Objective
To work for engergetic midsize company in operation of small cruise vessels
Experience
EMPLOYMENT
SENIOR MANAGER OF NAUTICAL OPERATIONS / PORT CAPTAIN MARCH 2001 – SEPTEMBER 2010
Cruise West Seattle, WA
OWNER / PROPRIETOR “NORTHERN SIGHTS” MARCH 2000- DECEMBER 2000
Southeast Alaskan Tour Company Southeast Alaska
CAPTAIN JAN 1997-MARCH 2000
Cruise West Seattle, WA & Southeast Alaska
DAY TOUR OPERATIONS & FISHING GUIDE MANAGER APRIL 1985-DEC 1990
Glacier Bay Lodge Glacier Bay National Park, AK
OPERATIONS MANAGER NOV 1983-MARCH 1985
Princess Yachts Tacoma, WA
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NOV 1980-NOV 1983
Green River Community College Auburn, WA
Education
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Bellingham, WA
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Graduation: 1991
Emphasis: Accounting, Marketing, Sales
PACIFIC MARITIME INSTITUTE
FREMONT MARITIME SERVICES
CRAWFORD NAUTICAL SCHOOL
SEATTLE MARITIME ACADEMY
COMPASS COURSES Various Dates 1997 – 2006
Seattle, WA
Certification
Master 100 Ton Near Coastal
STCW 95 Endorsement / Basic Safety Training
Security Officer; Vessel, Company & Facility
ABS International Safety Management ISM Internal Auditor
STCW 95 GMDSS Radio Operator
STCW 95 Crisis Management and Human Behavior Certified STCW 95 Crowd Management Certified
STCW 95 Bridge Resource Management Certified
STCW ARPA Radar trained
Advanced Marine Firefighting proficient
AB Special cardholder
Train the Trainer Certified
Skils
COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows XP
SKILLS
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT – I had coordinated a fleet of 7 overnight passenger tour vessels, 100’-257’ in respect to logistics and shore side services along the West coast of North America from Anchorage Alaska to Cabo San Lucas Mexico. I was responsible for itinerary development and port/dock scheduling as well as all shore-side services for every ship, on every itinerary from Valdez Alaska to La Paz Mexico. While at Green River CC I coordinated the activities of 26 intercollegiate athletic teams including facilities acquisition, food service, advertising, and annual funding and budgeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE –Responsible for all vessels budgeting relating to personnel, fuel, customs immigration and port fees totaling $7 million annually. I am trained in the use of many software programs outside of the industry standards of Microsoft Word and Excel.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT –At Cruise West I managed 7 vessel Captains, and 24 licensed employees in the wheelhouse & partially responsible for vessel staffing of up to 30 line level licensed and non licensed crewmembers. I also worked closely with Cruise West Human Resources in recruiting and hiring deck personnel for this fleet. I’m versed in sexual harassment policies.
MARITIME - I’ve been involved in all aspects of professional boating since the age of 14. I have held my Master’s license for 26 years operating vessels ranging in size from 26’ to 220’. The areas of operation were primarily SE Alaska, Canadian Inside Passage, Puget Sound, Columbia/Snake Rivers, San Francisco Bay and the Sea of Cortez
OWNER / PROPRIETOR “NORTHERN SIGHTS” I Owned and operated a small business that serviced cruise ship traffic as well as independent travelers to Juneau Alaska. This business included operation of a whale watching vessel as well as vintage car tours of the Juneau area and Mendenhall Glacier.
MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, Photoshop, Internet Explorer
Various other scheduling / business orientated programs
Nobeltec Marine Navigation software
MARINE ROUTES EXPERIENCED / QUALIFIED
Puget Sound
Canadian Inside Passage
Southeast Alaska: Ketchikan to Skagway with emphasis in Glacier Bay
Southcentral Alaska / Prince William Sound
Columbia Snake River System: Astoria to Lewiston Idaho
San Francisco Bay
Sea of Cortez: Cabo San Lucas to Loreto
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Propeller Club Seattle Chapter
PVA, Passenger Vessel Association