Objective
I have recently moved to Florida (due to spouse/family relocation), and am seeking a position as a vessel operater or mate/engineer, in the Tampa Bay area.
Experience
1984—2008
Commercial Fishing (various companies)
Prince William Sound, Alaska
Deckhand, skiff operator, relief captain
1997— 2008
Alaska State Troopers
Various towns , Alaska
Law Enforcement Officer
Vessel Patrol, Search and rescue, Highway Patrol, Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer
2008— 2010
Goldbelt Tours Inc.
Juneau, Alaska
First Mate/Engineer on 95’ Inspected Passenger Vessel
Vessel maintenance, “crew boss”, line handling supervisor, navigation/chart plotter.
Education
1994 - High School Diploma
1994/1995 - Some College, UAS
1998 - Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy, Graduate (Glenco, GA)
2000 - Alaska State Trooper/Police Academy (Sitka, AK)
2002 - Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (Tactical Boating School) Graduate (Glenco, GA)
Certification
Transportation Worker Identification Card, (TWIC)
Merchant Mariner 100 Ton Masters Course Certificate
CPR/First Aide card
Skils
I am a safety oriented, self-motivated perfectionist with diverse experience in the maritime industry. Born and raised in Alaska, my background consists of: Commercial fishing, since childhood; 10 years of vessel handling for the Alaska State Troopers; a year and a half of being First Mate/Engineer on a 95ft Inspected passenger vessel; not to mention a lifetime of recreational boating. With my most recent experience as 1st Mate, I managed a crew of 3 and demonstrated exceptional leadership skills. I am a team player and enjoy making the any job productive.
I love and respect the ocean and would make a remarkable addition to any fleet.