Objective
Looking to work on a vessel as a captain if practical or as part of the crew from November-April, as I have a solid job May-October. I am willing to to relocate as needed and acquire any additional licenses that I don't have.
Experience
2006 - Present (May-October full time) Salem, MA
Mahi Mahi Cruises & Charters, LLC
Position: Owner and Captain
• Responsible for the management and organization of office and on-board duties
• Supervision, scheduling, and training of eight employees
• Proficient in: marketing, public relations, sales, account management, advertising, promotions, operations, scheduling, hiring, and invoicing
• Primary Captain and Narrator of a 50-foot, 34-ton motor vessel
• Accountable for the general upkeep of company facilities, including vessel and office licensing, certification, and permits
• Conduct routine maintenance of diesel engines and vessel electrical equipment (12 & 120V)
2006 – November-April full-time Beverly, MA
Beverly Port Marina Inc.
Position: Yard Crew
• Organization of boat yard – over 300 boats need to be continuously relocated and stored
• Winterization, up-keep and maintenance of motor/sailboats ranging from 10-feet to over 50-feet
• Experience in: shrink-wrapping, mast stepping/unstepping, minor welding, float construction, minor gas and diesel engine maintenance
• Solid Experience with painting, varnishing, waxing, and fiber-glassing
• Qualified operator of 15-ton Marine Bull boat lifts, 35-ton travel lift, hydraulic trailers and compact fork lift
• Set-up and break-down of boat shows
• Some experience with boat sales
1999-2005 (May–October) Essex, MA
Essex River Cruises and Charters Inc.
Position: General Manager and Captain
• Responsible with conducting and executing private cruises and events as well as daily public cruises for over a hundred guests at a time
• Proficient in scheduling, ordering, prepping, cooking, bartending, serving and account billing
• High degree of collaboration with owner
• General up-keep of vessel, outboard motors, equipment and company facilities
• Two-and-a-half summers of experience as a Captain aboard a 40-foot pontoon boat
Education
Proctor Academy - GED
University of New Hampshire - BS Degree in Business/Tourism
Certification
100 Ton Near Costal Masters
First Aid/CPR
Serve Safe
Open Water Diver
Skils
A persevering individual with a strong sense of responsibility, commitment, dependability and dedication. Hard-working and honest, with an open and welcoming personality. Has a strong desire for responsibility, yet remains reliable and level headed under increased demands. Has a keen sense of business management and financial markets, accompanied by solid computer skills. Welcomes new opportunities and motivated by the challenges they present.
Have done extensive sailing through the Caribbean and the East Coast