Objective
A position in an organization where professionalism and diagnostic accuracy is necessary.
Experience
2005 to Present – Self-employed providing mobile automotive and marine repair.
2004 to 2005 – Julington Creek Marina – Stern Drive Specialist
2003 to 2004 – Huckins Yacht Corp. – All aspects of yacht building and repair on models up to 90’.
2002 to 2003 - Port of Jacksonville Sea Ray – Dealer for on Sea Rays, Fountain, MerCruiser, Mercury outboards, and Yamaha outboard motors on which I performed minor to major repairs.
2000 – 2002 - Ortega River Tech Center - Dealer for MerCruiser, Yanmar and Fisher-Panda – Performed minor to major repair on multiple makes of boats including yachts and sailboats. Also gained experience in working on diesel and gasoline generators made by Kohler, Onan, Westerbeke, and Fisher-Panda as well as other makes.
1999 – 2000 - Purcells – Dealer for Mercury outboards, MerCruiser sterns and inboards. Performed all aspects of repairs.
1998 – 1999 - Advanced Marine - Dealer for Suzuki, Tohatsu, and Johnson –Repaired all makes and models of motors including Johnson, Evinrude, Suzuki, and Tohatsu.
1996 – 1998 - Lou’s Marine – Dealer for Suzuki and MerCruiser - Gained on-the-job experience while earning college credit. Performed all aspects of repair on multiple brands of boats/motors.
Education
Gulf Breeze High School diploma
George Stone Area Vocational Technical Center
Certificate of completion in the program of Marine Mechanics – 2 year degree
Certification
Mercury Certificate of Achievement Basic marine Technology
Certification as a Systems I Specialist – MerCruiser
Attended seminar on wiring, installation and maintenance of Fisher-Panda generators.
Suzuki 4-stroke update seminar.
Mercury Dual Product Update Seminar
Skils
All aspects of diagnostics and repairs on small vessels to yachts.
My experience encompasses the training, certification and repair of multiple brands and aspects of boats and yachts including most rigging and electronics applications. I also possess the ability to communicate clearly with the customer.
While progressing in my career, I have added to my certifications while increasing my experience level.