Objective
A challenging leadership position in the maritime industry that provides opportunities for growth, learning and the development of skills.
Experience
2006 – present Moran Towing
Baltimore, MD
Mate on vessel-assist tugboats, (Deckhand from 2006-2007)
Managed vessel and crew during mate’s watches
Performed monthly inspections
Maintained safety and firefighting equipment
Collaborated with pilots to dock and undock ships
2006 – 2008 Getaway Sailing
Baltimore, MD
Mechanic/Captain/Instructor
Kept fleet of boats in good working condition – maintained rigging, engines, and other essentials
Provided instruction on boat operation, sailing, docking, anchoring, and basic maintenance
Captained private charters
2006 -2007 Maryland Pilots Association
Solomon’s Island, MD
Launch Operator
Operated pilot boat to transfer pilots to and from ships
Conducted routine maintenance on all vessels
2003 – 2006 Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy
Havre de Grace, MD
Captain of the Skipjack Martha Lewis
Performed nearly all diesel, electrical, wood, and rigging maintenance needs
Trained an all volunteer crew of various skill and age levels
Operated the boat for three seasons with up to 1,000 passengers per month
Raced in the Annual Skipjack races, winning 1st place three times and 2nd place once
Coordinated the schedules of relief captains and crew
Updated educational programs and created training manuals
2002 Alexandria Seaport Foundation
Alexandria, VA
Relief Captain of the Dory Potomac
Operated two-masted deadrise vessel, carrying up to 28 passengers
1991 – present
Private Boat Owner
Consistently owned and maintained sailboats ranging from 22 feet to 35 feet
Education
Advanced Firefighting: MITAGS
Basic Radar: MITAGS
Basic Safety Training: MITAGS
Wooden Boat School: Lofting and Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
Virginia Commonwealth University
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Certification
200 ton Near Coastal Master’s License with sail endorsement
500 ton Mate/Inland License
Master of Towing
Merchant Mariner Document – Able Seaman
Private Pilot’s License
Open Water Diving Certified
CPR and First Aid Certified
Skils
Electrical work, woodwork, restoration, engine work, splicing, safety, firefighting, navigation, writing, sailing.
Published author of "Maryland Workboats", Arcadia Publishing, 2009.