Objective
Seeking full time marine management position commensurable with experience.
Experience
2001-Present American Safari Cruises Seattle, WA
Director of Operations
Regulatory compliance assurance of companies 4 vessels
Implemented vessel security plans and brought new vessel into SOLAS
Hiring, scheduling, and training of all vessel staff.
Itinerary development.
Writing shore side vendor contracts, arranging moorage, vendor relations.
Provide support for vessel captains and training for vessel captains.
Sail as ship captain when vessel captains need unscheduled time off.
1997-2001 Cruise West Seattle, WA
Cruise Ship Captain
Captain of 2 of the company’s subchapter K passenger vessels. Vessel operations including Alaska, Columbia/ Snake River, California Wine Country, and the Sea of Cortez.
Onboard manager for major conversion of vessels to SOLAS
Assisting port captain in implementing and updating vessels and crew to comply with new STCW regulations and ISM compliance
1993-1997 Dutch Harbor Seafoods Redmond, WA
Fish Factory Ship Captain
Captain of 340’ factory ship Omnisea operating in Alaska.
Captain and first mate of the 190’ factory ship Galaxy.
During my time with Unisea, participated in a 3 large refits of the vessels as well as updated company vessels to new Fishing Vessel Safety Act regulations
1986-1993 Seagoing Experience Worldwide
AB/Engineer/Deckhand
Shipped out as able bodied seaman on numerous merchant ships with the Seafarers International Union
Deckhand on various crab fishing vessels in the Bering Sea
Unlicensed engineer on crab boat and fish processor in the Bering Sea
Fishing skipper on charter fishing vessels in Alasks
Operated commercial urchin diving business in Washington State
Education
High School graduate with some community college courses in accounting and business management. On going education in industry related fields.
Certification
1600 ton master oceans
2nd mate oceans any gross tons
Current STCW
Current TWIC card
AB Unlimited
Shipyard competent person
Skils
Greatly familiar with USCG regulations pertaining to vessel crew and shipping as well as SOLAS and STCW.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
Vast knowledge of budgeting processes and planning
Vast experience in ship handling and piloting vessels
In addtion to above employment, for the past 12 years have successfully operated a small marine business focusing on marine surveys, vessel deliveries, and marine consulting