Objective
To secure a position that will enable me to work in the shipping or towing industry and gain the experience required to captain my own vessel.
Experience
2007 – Present Little St. Simons Island Resort, Little St. Simons Island, GA 150 Ton Master Boat Captain (part-time)
- navigate 40 foot ferry with passengers in inter-coastal waterway in all weather conditions
- navigate supplies barge
- navigate 26 foot pilothouse boat with passengers and supplies
- Engine and hull maintenance of all boats
2007 – Present Brethren of the Coast Charters, Shellmans Bluff, GA Owner and Operator (part-time)
-I have owed and operated boats in this area for over 10 years
www.brethrenofthecoastcharters.com
Education
2001 Cambridge College, Boston, MA
Masters Degree in Education
1986 Georgia Southwestern State University
Bachelors Degree – Health and Physical Education
Certification
July 2007 Bluewater Maritime School, Jacksonville, Florida
Certification: 100 Ton Master Captains License
February 2008 Marine Radio Operator License
April 2008 Bluewater Maritime School, Jacksonville, Florida
Certification: Commercial Towing Endorsement
April 2009 Maritime License Training Company, Jacksonville, FL
Certification: 200 Ton Master Captains License
April 2009 Maritime License Training Company, Jacksonville, Florida
Certification: Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels
Skils
Additional Experience & Training:
- Army ROTC: three years during college. Included Basic Training, Infantry Training and Airborne Qualification Training. Honorably Discharged from the US Army
- Extensive experience in auto and marine mechanics.
- Certified Scuba Diver – Issue Date 2/21/1981
- Valid Georgia CDL Drivers License
- Merchant Mariner License – application submitted on 4/20/2009
- Valid TWIC Card