Objective
Be captain on a large vessel and handle all the responsibilities that go with that job.
Experience
Experience
October 2008 – present Ryan Marine
2nd Captain/1st Mate
? 43’ Mainsail
March 2008 –October 2008 Marco Island Ski & Watersports, Inc
2nd Captain/1st Mate
? 49’ 49 passenger vessel.
? Concierge to all passengers.
? Education of safety aboard vessel.
? Communication & Education of Florida Sea Life and Eco System to all passengers.
? Helping all passengers to board and disembark.
? Help Captain with maintenance of the vessel.
August 1996 – October 2007 Shady Acres Banquet Facility Lowell, MI
General Manager/owner
? First contact with all potential customers.
? Scheduled events.
? Staffing.
? Coordinated any special needs for events.
? Host and greeter.
May 2005 – Oct. 2007 Charlevoix Fitness Center Grand Rapids, Mi.
General Manager/owner
? Member services.
? Corporate event coordinating.
? Personal trainer.
? Staffing.
? Scheduling of all club house events
? Nutrition.
? Answer phones, greet guest.
June 2006 – Oct. 2007 Cinnabar Restaurant Grand Rapids, Mi.
General Manager/owner
? Coordinated with manager.
? Staffing.
? First contact with guest booking events.
? Host and bartender.
1979 – 2007 Key Transit Grand Rapids, Mi.
? Relocation Specialist
? Relocating pianos
? Responsible for very expensive Instruments.
? First contact with potential customers.
? Coordinated all moves/ local and worldwide.
Education
1975 Creston High School graduated Grand Rapids, MI.
1976-1977 William James University Liberal Arts Allendale. MI.
2008 The Captain School USCG approved
56 Hour – Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels Naples, Fl.
Assistance Towing Naples, Fl.
80 Hour – Master not more than 100 Gross tons Naples, Fl.
Crisis Management & Human Behavior St. Thomas, UVI
STCW / Basic Safety Training
(for vessels not more than 199 gross tons) St. Thomas, UVI
Crowd Management St. Thomas, UVI
8 – Hour First Aid & CPR St. Thomas, UVI
Certification
? Certified Naui Instructor (not active)
? Lean for Life Facilitator
? Neta certified personal trainer
? Tips certified
? Certified pool operator
? US Merchant Marine Officer
56 Hour – Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels Naples, Fl.
Assistance Towing Naples, Fl.
80 Hour – Master not more than 100 Gross tons Naples, Fl.
Crisis Management & Human Behavior St. Thomas, UVI
STCW / Basic Safety Training
(for vessels not more than 199 gross tons) St. Thomas, UVI
Crowd Management St. Thomas, UVI
8 – Hour First Aid & CPR St. Thomas, UVI
Skils
? Certified Naui Instructor (not active)
? Lean for Life Facilitator
? Neta certified personal trainer
? Tips certified
? Certified pool operator
? US Merchant Marine Officer
US Citizen, non-smoker, no tattoos, drug free, excellent health. Married for 29 years to Sue. Have three children. Just relocated to Florida in December 2007.Interests: boating, scuba diving, health & wellness