Objective
I am available for Jobs within the marine industry requiring project management and design. I am also an experienced deckhand.
Experience
Sandspur Charters, Inc., St. Thomas, USVI (Novermber 2009 – Present)
Manager: Charter Services, Vessel Operation
-Coordinated vessel repair during state of dis-repair
-Plan trips to USVI for vessel inspection and general condition
-Develop website for Charter reservation input, and charter reporting
-Develop marketing strategies to promote vessel in USVI
-Involved with day to day operations, maintain contact with vessel personnel
-Managing the process of SOLAS certification for charter vessel
-Manage parts and service procurement for vessel
Utopia Marine Services, Fort Pierce, FL (December 2009 – Present)
Contract Designer
-Developed set of plans for a 32’ cruiser propulsion and interior refit, supervision of work being done
-Designed replacement drive shaft for yacht tender located in Singapore
Novurania of America, Vero Beach, FL
Project Manager 5-9.5m tenders (June 2006-July 2009)
-Produce proposals for prospective clients
-Cost analysis for stock and optional equipment
-Specify optional equipment related to build
-Purchasing tasks to meet budget and time constraints
-Specific model bill of materials compilation and maintenance
-Develop engineering drawings for specific builds
-Certify tenders for CE and NMMA
-Scheduling in order to meet strict completion deadlines
-Manage production line staff with all aspects of the build
-Quality control checks during the build and upon completion
-Calibrate diesel engine systems for initial start-up
-Sea trialing and troubleshoot of each completed tender
-Hull, deck, stringer modification through new mold builds
-Performing tasks associated with acquiring equipment aiding
the plant environment and boatbuilding environment
-Coordinate boat show setup and operation
-Travel to perform on-site Warranty and Service
JVA Enterprises, Grand Rapids, MI
Deckhand 168’ M/Y Enterprise V (Summer 2005-Fall 2005)
-Responsible for exterior presentation and maintenance
-Handled deck lines and anchor windlass when docking
-Responsible for bridge watches, underway and anchored
-Involved in minor engine room and mechanical repair
-Responsible for passarelle handling and dock watch
-Responsible for tender operation with guests
-Aided in keeping the yacht a safe environment
Dejong and Lebet, Inc., Jacksonville, FL
Marine Designer (Spring 2004-Summer 2005)
-Worked with passenger cruise vessels, casino vessels, yachts
-Worked with existing vessel refits and conversions
-Developed preliminary designs using CAD
-Adhered to USCG, CFR and ABYC regulations
Education
The Landing School, Kennebunkport, ME
Yacht Design, June 2003
Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO
Associate of Science, Drafting Technology, May 2002
Completion of Dale Carnegie Training (Summer 2004)
Certification
Skils
Design, engineering, drafting, CAD, management, bill of materials, cost analysis, purchasing, vessel certification, deckhand, yacht tenders, sea trials, navigation, vessel operation, boat shows, facility management, fiberglass lamination, production schedule, consulting, quality control, customer service