Objective
I would like to find a position that could blend my background in the Maritime industry with my experience in both the hospitality and guest relations.
I enjoy leadership positions and have extensive knowledge of the west coast of North America so i hope i would be an asset to your crew.
Experience
-September 2008-present;
*Shipwright-Old Boatworks
-Engaged in all facets of the Restoration of Antique wooden boats
-June-September 2008
*Relief Captain South Street Seaport Museum,New York,New York
-Operated the schooner"Pioneer"and the tugboat"W.O.Decker" in New York Harbor on day trips with up to 50 passengers and crew
-September 2007-May 2008
*Master "Lady Washington" Gray's Harbor Historical Seaport Aberdeen WA.
-supervised all operations of 200 ton square rig with 10 paid and up to 12 volunteer crew.Area ranged from Puget sound to Mexican border and back.
-Mission was Maritime and Historical education as well as daysails and mock"Battle Sails"
February 1999-July 2007
*Royce Marine" Los Angeles CA.
-Self Employed
-Delivery of Power and Sailboats on the West Coast of U.S.,Mexico,Central America,and Hawaii
-Instuction in both sail and powerboat operation
-private charter Captain
-marine consultant
October 1994-January 1999
*St.Paul Shipwrights St.Paul MN.
-Shipwright involved with all facets of boat repair and construction up to 60 feet
March 1988-August 1994
*Hospitality Industry
-Worked in Management with various restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining
May 1981-January 1988
*Maritime/Fishing Industry Homer Alaska
-Deckhand/Watch Standing on vessels up to 150 feet in an area ranging from Panama to Prudoe Bay
-USAF veteran
*Fire Protection Specailist
Education
-High School Graduate 1976
Certification
-USCG 100 ton Master
sailing and towing endorsements
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-ASA certified sailing instuctor
-ASA instuctor evaluator
-USSA certified sailing instuctor
Skils
Some of my strenghts are problem solving and creative thinking.
My strong suit is in communication and leadership.
Mechanics and ship systems are also skills that I've gained over many years at sea.
I would be open to any position you would feel i am qualified for.
I'm single and have 3 grown children so time at sea would not be and issue.
I'm physicaly fit and require no special considerations.