Objective
Work offshore on towing vessel or supply vessel also Inland towing vessel.
Experience
[2006-2007] Dixie Offshore Transportation Co. Belle Chasse, LA
Mate / Pilot
Mate on towing vessel operating in Gulf of Mexico on regular route from New Orleans, LA to Crystal River, FL and Mobile, AL.
[2006-2006] C & P Tug and Barge Company Portsmouth, VA
Mate / Pilot
Mate on towing vessels operating on Eastern Seaboard and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway from Norfolk, VA to Fort Lauderdale, FL.
[2003-2006] Choctaw Transportation Company Dyersburg, TN
Captain
Captain on towing vessels operating on Cumberland, Ohio, Tennessee and Lower Mississippi Rivers also on Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
[2003-2003] Inland Dredging Company, LLC. Dyersburg, TN
Captain
Captain on towing vessels working on Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Saint Andrews Inlet in Northern Florida. Transfer to there affiliated company Choctaw Transportation Company in September 2003.
[2001-2003] A Better Courier Service, Inc. Nashville, TN
Private Contractor / Courier
Medical courier responsible for scheduled route, emergency and stat service for specimens in Tennessee.
[1996-2000] Atlantic Coastal Cruises, Inc. Singer Island, FL
Owner / President / Captain
Responsible for all corporate, legal, insurance, financial, marketing, sales, daily operations of vessels, gift shop, and food/beverage department. Managed 75 employees aboard two sightseeing/dinner cruise vessels. ATLANTIC STAR 600 passenger and STAR OF PALM BEACH 300 passenger cruising on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in south Florida.
[1977-1996] Belle Carol Riverboat Company Nashville, TN
Owner / President / Captain
Responsible for all corporate, legal, insurance, financial, marketing, sales, daily operations of vessels, gift shop, and food/beverage department. Managed 125 employees aboard three sightseeing/dinner cruise vessels. CAPTAIN ANN 250 passenger, MUSIC CITY QUEEN 400 passenger and the NASHVILLE SHOWBOAT 250 passenger on the Cumberland River. Sold business to Gaylord Entertainment Company (Opryland).
[1994-Present] All In One Destinations, Inc. Nashville, TN
Owner
Responsible for sales of package tours to all major towns in Tennessee and Georgia. A reciprocal operator for the motor coach industry, also convention services.
[1990-1995] Hunter Marine Transport Nashville, TN
Captain
Relief Captain on harbor towing vessel. Responsible for fleet operations in Nashville Harbor.
[1982-1982] BB Riverboats Knoxville, TN
Captain
Captain on several sightseeing vessels in Knoxville, Tennessee during the world fair.
[1981-1981] Transload and Transport Inc. Morgan City, LA
Pilot
Pilot on towing vessel transporting oil barges on Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Louisiana.
[1981-1981] North Alabama Enterprises Decatur, AL
Captain
Captain on ALABAMA STAR 350 passenger sightseeing dinner cruise vessel. Operating on Tennessee River in northern Alabama.
Education
Hillwood High School Nashville, TN / National River Academy Helena,
AR / River School Memphis, TN / Houston Marine New Orleans, LA
Certification
¨ Mate 200 Tons Near Coastal ¨ Mate Towing Vessels Near Coastal¨ Master 1600 Tons Inland & Great Lakes ¨ Master Of Towing Vessels Inland, Great Lakes & Western Rivers
Skils
Excellent management skill also Computer literate.
Born Nashville, Tennessee in 1961- Single - In Excellent Health