Objective
I am looking for an organization that can benefit from my experience while providing me with an opportunity to advance my own skill set.
Experience
Chief Mate on the 133’ Schooner Adventuress (SoundExp.org) September – Oct, 2009
Sound Experience is a non-profit organization operating the Schooner Adventuress as an education
sailing vessel. The ship sails the waters of the Puget Sound from as far south as Tacoma, WA to the
San Juan Islands and Victoria BC. Responsible for running the ship’s deck, safety on board the ship
and in charge of the emergency response team.
Mate on a 54' Hylas Cutter from Bahamas to BVI. March 2009
One of four crew on an 7 day transit.
Chief Mate on the 133’ Schooner Adventuress (SoundExp.org) June – Oct, 2008
Crew on a 46' Hylas Cutter from Fort Lauderdale to St. Lucia. February 2008
One of three crew on an 18 day transit.
Mate on the 137’ Schooner Denis Sullivan (DiscoveryWorld.org) April – June, 2007
Northbound transit from Florida to Milwaukee, WI via the St. Lawrence Seaway. Led navigational
watches with a minimum of 2 deck hands using a 4 on / 8 off rotation. Utilized Nobletech navigation
software, Automatic Identification System (AIS), Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) and paper
charts to navigate.
Mate on the 115’ Schooner A. J. Meerwald (AJMeerwald.org) April, 2004 – May, 2006
The Bayshore Discovery Project is a non-profit organization operating the Schooner A. J. Meerwald
as an education sailing vessel. Began 2004 sailing season as Educator / Deckhand. Progressed to
2nd Mate. The ship sails the waters of the Delaware Bay and Delaware River and the East Coast up
to New York City. Responsibilities included teaching a variety of environmental subjects to 4th
through 12th grade students from all kinds of backgrounds.
Trainee at Square Sail Shipyard, Ltd. (Square-Sail.com) March – September, 2003
Attended 6-month Able Seaman training program. Worked as deckhand for additional 3 weeks.
Training included various certifications (see below) and deckhand experiences. Sailed a total of
4,165 miles (primarily in the English Channel, the Irish Sea and the coast of France) on 3 different tall
ships. When not sailing, worked to maintain the ships (including dry dock), participated in film work
and maritime festivals, attended formal classroom lectures, made traditional seaman’s tools, and did
canvas / rope work.
Crew on 85’ Square Tops'l Schooner R. Tucker Thompson (Tucker.co.nz) August, 2002
Sailed from Vancouver BC to San Francisco (1,189 miles) in the Tall Ships Challenge. Functioned as
volunteer crew and worked alongside the paid crew in overseeing the watches and welcoming guests
on board to tour the ship.
Voyage Crew on the 145’ Brigantine Soren Larsen (SorenLarsen.co.nz) January – August, 2001
Joined at Curacao and sailed across the South Pacific to Vanuatu (over 11,200 miles). Participated in
every aspect of the sailing. Skills advanced to the level of watch leader. Studied and practiced
celestial navigation.
Computer Professional (CharlesCook.com) 1981 – 2002
Worked for a variety of software companies; the last 8 years as an independent consultant. These
positions required excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills. Traveled
extensively throughout North America.
Education
Mankato Area Vocational-Technical Institute Computer Programming, 1979 – 1981
Certification
Radar Observer Unlimited (August 2009)
Basic and Advanced Marine Fire Fighting (November 2008)
American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate including first aid, CPR and AED (January 2008)
USCG Licenses (all obtained March, 2007):
- Master 100 Ton Inland
- Mate 100 Ton Near Coastal
- OUPV
- with auxiliary sail and assistance towing endorsements
STCW 95 BST, January 2007
Square Sail & Falmouth Marine School Able Seaman Certificate in Square Rig, August 2003
- MCA V.H.F. / G.M.D.S.S. Short Range Certificate, June 2003
- RYA National Powerboat Certificate, Level 1 & 2, April 2003
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, May 2001
US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certificate, June 2000
Skils
20+ years computer software