Objective
I would like to work with a group of Marine professionals, where my skill set can be used in constuctive ways. I want to contribute to a forward thinking business, where opportunity for advancement will allow me to prove myself.
Experience
USCG Licensed Captain/Deckhand, Engineer/Operations Manager
Proven ability to network with individuals and companies locally & internationally. I am proficient at establishing and maintaining professional relationships. Effective communicator, skilled at building rapport with individuals at all levels. I have dealt with all sorts of government agencies, USCG, ARMY CORPS, OSHA, Customs, Fire Marshall etc. Master Mariner (100 Ton Captain) with near Coastal, AB, BST, Lifeboatmans, Sailing and Towing enforcements. CPR and first Aid certified. TWIC Homeland Security Cleared.
Northwest Yacht Care Inc____Portland Oregon 2001 to 2008
Founder /owner operator
Owner of yacht repair and maintenance business, absentee owner boat watch service. Performed all aspects of marine repair, and maintenance. I supervised employees, gave customer's estimates, wrote job proposals, performed all aspects of running a business from accounting, and management to day to day operations, to execution of work aboard yachts and work boats. This included, but was not limited to, oil/filter/fluids/ changed, hydraulic systems serviced, painting, batteries replaced and maintained. NWYC Installed such gear as davits, windlasses, marine toilets, electronic instruments, wiper systems, and more. Over head and stationary Crane operator’s experience. USCG 100 Ton captain, with TWIC Card (Transportation Worker's Identity Card) STCW 95 (Z Card) near coastal, sailing and towing endorsement, AB (Able Bodied Seaman) . I have extensive experience dealing with USCG, and Army Corps in Vessel certification, and regulation, as well as other regulating authorities and bureaucracies. I have always had to a gift for negotiating, collaborating and bringing people together to resolve issues and problems. I'm very articulate, and am able to write letters, grants, and proposals. I have always prided myself on being able to deal with all kinds of people, in all kinds of situations. I know how to read and understand income and balance sheets, I have always had an active role in the finance, payroll and management of the companies I've owned or worked for.
Hat Island Community Inc Ferry Boat Captain May 2008 to September 2008
Operated passenger Ferry Holiday between Everett and Hat Island Washington, with occasional charters. Responsible for Vessel and crew management, passenger safety and comfort as well as routine engine and general maintenance. Interfaced with Port of Everett and United States Coast Guard for certificate of Inspection. Also operated 65' LCM (landing craft) ferrying vehicles, building materials and larger loads to Hat Island.
(also known as Gedney Island) Hat Island Community 3616 Colby Ave. Everett Wa. 98201, My Supervisor was Colonel Charles Motson 425 508-0880
Yacht “STARSHIP” Navigator Pilothouse 61' Motor Yacht 2004 to Present
Engineer/Deckhand, performed all aspects of engine and general maintenance, including fuel filter and oil changes, transmission services, painting, exterior cleaning, polishing and regular upkeep. Owner is Dennis Dehaas 14218 NE Rose Parkway Portland, Ore 97230. 503 849-7914
Yacht “Boatylicious” Navigator Pilothouse Motor Yacht 2004 to 2008
Captain
Captain/engineer of luxury motor yacht, acted as owner’s agent, performed all functions from procurement, maintenance, crewing, engineering, to supervision of subcontractors, Operated Shore boat, performing transportation and ecology tours. Chartered vessel on Columbia Rivers, Pacific Ocean, San Juan Islands, and Puget Sound. Owner is Ms. Pauletta Sagen 6425 N. Atlantic Portland, Oregon 97217.
The Tile Source Inc 5000 N. Basin Portland, Oregon 97217 2001 to 2006
Founder/owner operator
Oversaw all operations of tile import and distribution company specializing in fine Italian and Spanish porcelain. I Sold over 5 M to 350 customers in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, designed and sold displays. I Managed a sales team responsible for the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Rim regions. I traveled overseas buying at various trade shows and factories, negotiating with foreign vendors, buying in meters and converting to standard. During this period of Import/Export, I supervised a crew varying in size, warehousing ceramic tile on Swan Island in Portland. I'm Forklift certified for the handling of very heavy loads, of fragile material. I Sold business March 31, 2006 to Mr. John Flemmin
The Tile Store Inc. 2750 W. 11th Eugene, Oregon 97402 1990 to 2001
Founder/Owner/Operator
Operated two stores (one in Portland and another in Eugene) selling ceramic tile and natural stone to customers, including, Motor Coach manufacturers, builders, designers, as well as retail customers. I Supervised 15 employees, with an annual gross of over 3 million dollars. Operated an overhead crane for the handling of heavy slabs, forklifts for the handling of pallets weighing up to 5,000 lbs and trucks with a GVW of 26,000 lbs. Sold business June 2001.
The Tile Man Inc. 684 20th Ave. San Francisco, California 94121 1983 to 1991
Employee then Bought business in 1985
Manager and estimator of a small tile installation company that grossed approximately $500,000 a year. Handled all bookkeeping, payroll, and every other aspect of running the business. Employee for the first two years, then purchased and grew this business from $500,000 annually to over $3 million in annual sales. Operated a fleet of vehicles fully
equipped with all necessary tools and equipment. I supervised 37 employees at the height of this business before selling to a key employee.
Stone Boat Yard, 5211 Blanding Ave Alameda California 94501 1981 to 1983
Boat Marine Worker
Responsible for all aspects of marine maintenance and repair. Fiberglass, metal work, including welding, and cutting, sand blasting, needle gun preparation. Primed, did paint jobs, using Linear Poly Urethane, Epoxy and non-skid surfaces, servicing thru hull fittings, exhaust systems, ventilation systems. Operated 50,000 lbs Travel lift, 30,000 lbs. overhead crane, forklifts, steam box. Operated the Marine Railways, hauling boats up to 120’ in length. Worked with air and electric powered tools. Worked on Cutlass and rudder bearings, shaft’s and propellers, as well as trim tab systems. Hauling and launching boats, barges, tugboats.
Yacht Adrianna 75’ Steel Sailing Ketch Sausalito, California 1980 to 1981
Deckhand Shore Boat Operator
Deckhand, assistant engineer responsible for making the boat ready for world cruise. Worked in Engine room doing maintenance, cleaning and painting. Operated shore boat taking owner and guests to their desired destinations at all times of the day and night.
Nadlin Yachting, Port of Redwood City California 1978 to 1981
Instructor and Sales Assistant Port Captain & Head of Maintenance
I taught sailing to Community College students, and Boy Scouts, Maintained rental fleet, I assisted Yacht Brokers with boat sales and deliveries. I taught new owners how to operate their new vessels. I was Port Captain for rental and teaching fleet, in charge of maintenance of all docks, buildings, storage yards and sheds. I supervised cleaning and maintenance of Port of Redwood City buildings as subcontracted by Nadlin Yachting. My supervisor was Mr. Nadlin (deceased)
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I have over 40,000 Sea Miles under my keel, on board Sailboats, Tugboats, Research Vessels, Fishing Boats, and Yachts. I’ve been Canada to Mexico a total of three times.
I’ve sailed to Hawaii aboard a 60’ ULDB. I crossed the Columbia River Bar at least 100 times, crossed the San Francisco Bar at least 60 times, Worked on Tow Boats, towing spoils out to a dump site some 60 miles offshore of San Francisco for Army Corps of Engineers.
Education
77 Credit hours at University of Oregon, general studies, writing and science.
Certification
USCG 100 Ton Captain
Near Coastal
Sailing and Towing endorsements
AB
Lifeboatmans
BST
CPR and first Aid Current
On Board Food handler
TWIC
Skils
Operated businesses within and outside Marine Industry
Very articulate, well read, able to write letters, proposals, Estimates, Reports. Computer literate. Great people and management skills. Fluent in English, conversant in French and Spanish. Forklift Certified, expierence in overhead Crane operation. Worked as a Boat Marine Worker, Deckhand, Engineer, Captain and more....Refer to resume.
I have a current passport and a clean driving record. Willing to travel, and or relocate.