Objective
Looking for Captain position on local Tampa Bay - or shoreside operations in Tampa Bay area only.
Experience
USMMA Kings Point, NY 1977-1981
Member of Nationally ranked Sailing Team, Launch Instructor.
U.S. Navy Worldwide 1978-1987
Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces of the USA. Served as Lt. in the US Naval Reserve.
Yacht Captain Manhasset Bay, NY 1981-1987
Captain and entertainment manager for McGraw Hill & IBM yacht charters.
U.S. Merchant Marine Worldwide 1981-1987
Ship's Officer - Sailed on Tankers, Break Bulk, & Containerships. Current License: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 1600 Gross Registered Tons (domestic tonnage), 3000 Gross Tons (ITC Tonnage) upon Oceans. Limited to service on vessels in near coastal domestic trade of less than 200 gross tons (500 ITC tonnage). Also, Second Mate of Steam or Motor Vessels of any Gross Tons upon Oceans. Also: Radar Observer (unlimited).
Apollo Environmental Inc. Gibsonton, FL 1987-1992
Vice President/Director
Field testing/sampling for environmental & marine operations. Motivated, developed, and directed subordinates for a successful start-up company.
PAI Corporation Pinellas Park, FL; 1992-1995
General Manager
Technical and administrative management of support services to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Monitored/assessed performance of myself and subordinates to make improvements or take corrective actions.
Tampa Town Ferry Captain and tour boat guide on Hillsborough River & Tampa Bay. 1995
Pall Corporation New Port Richey, FL 1995-2007
Military & Marine Manager
Executive of a Fortune 500 company. Developed pricing strategies to maximize profits and marketshare. Oversight of product developments to ensure that R&D is putting out product that customers want and/or need.
Education
United States Merchant Marine Academy (U.S.M.M.A.) 1977-1981
Kings Point, New York. Graduated 2nd in a class of 270. Bachelor of Science Degree.
Major: Nautical Science; Minor: Marine Management.
Certification
Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 1600 Gross Registered Tons (domestic tonnage), 3000 Gross Tons (ITC Tonnage) upon Oceans. Limited to service on vessels in near coastal domestic trade of less than 200 gross tons (500 ITC tonnage). Also, Second Mate of Steam or Motor Vessels of any Gross Tons upon Oceans. Also: Radar Observer
Skils
Management skills: Excellent
Written & Verbal skills: Excellent
Boat Handling skills: Excellent
Exceptional problem solving abilities.
Previous US Government security clearances: “Q”, “L”, “Secret”.
Current Port Manatee badge.
Successful track record working amicably with many types of personalities.
Completely capable of managing and being managed.
Best possible Marine education and experience.