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YACHTING EXPERIENCE

M/Y ESSENCE - 88 ft BROWARD - 3 CREW - MARSHALL ISLANDS - Temp Mate   May 27 - Sept 15 2009
Maintenance of Exterior Vessel and Water Sport Toys, Preparation upkeep for Showings 
Weekly, Monthly Scheduled Maintenance Lists
Cruising South Florida, Savannah, Charleston, Sag Harbor, Newport Boat Show 
Complete North East Season Itinerary
Passage Planning, Berthing/Deberthing Vessel, Watch Keeping, Tender Driver
Private Charter

M/Y SENSATIONS - 112 ft WESTPORT - 4 CREW - MARSHALL ISLANDS - Temp Mate   Dec 20 - Mar 31 2009
Maintenance of Exterior Vessel and Water Sport Toys, Preparation upkeep for Showings 
Weekly, Monthly Scheduled Maintenance Lists
Cruising Exumas Islands in the Bahamas, Nassau, South Florida, West Palm Beach Boat Show 
Solo with Exterior Crew

M/Y SWEET PEA - 165 ft FEADSHIP - 9 CREW - CAYMAN ISLANDS - Delivery - Deckhand/Bosun   Oct 18 - Dec 18 2008
Maintenance of Exterior Vessel in Preparation for Delivery Journey 
Watch Keeping 
Cruising from Seattle, WA to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to Panama Canal to 
 Port Antonio, Jamaica, Caribbean, Southeast Coast to Ft. Lauderdale

M/Y FORMALITY - 82 ft BENETTI - 3 CREW - BOCA RATON, FL - Temp Mate   Sept 15 - Oct 16 2008
Vessel Maintenance, Polishing, Compounding/Waxing, Minor Mechanical Work
Assist Captain with Navigation, Watch-Keeping, Tender Driving 
Cruising South Florida, Keys, Bahamas

M/Y TOUCH - 126 ft AMERICAN CUSTOM - 7 CREW - CAYMAN ISLANDS - Refit Temp Mate   July 10 - Sept 23 2008
• Preparation of Vessel for Charter Status 
Re-installation of all Deck Equipment and accessories after Complete Spray Job
Restored Surface Finish on Chrome Anchor Plates, Re-Attached Anchors and Chains
Touch-up awl grip paint areas on Deck Hatch doors and Surrounding Areas 

M/Y SPECIAL K - 70 ft PERSHING - 3 CREW - MIAMI, FL - Temp Cruising Mate   July 2 - Sept 15 2008
Assisted Captain with Watch Keeping and Navigation on Trips
Exterior Maintenance •Compounding, Waxing 
Teak Deck Restorations
Cruising South Florida, Keys, Bahamas 

M/Y TRANQUILITY  - 140 ft AMELS - 9 CREW - CAYMAN ISLANDS - Temp Deck Hand   May 1 - July 1 2008 
Maintenance of Exterior Vessel and Varnishing 2-part PP, Awl-Brite
Maintain/Driving Deck Toys, Yamaha Jet skies, 22 ft Jet Boats
Driving/Docking 35 ft Intrepid Twin Prop 250 Yamaha, Watch Keeping, Anchoring 
Cruising Bahamas, North East, South Florida 

M/Y MYSTIQUE 1 - 65 ft OCEANFAST - 10 CREW - MARSHALL ISLANDS - Bosun   Feb 20 - May 1 2008
• Maintenance of Exterior Vessel and Deck Toys, Yamaha Jet skies,  22ft Yamaha Jet Boats
Manage Deck of Three Individuals, Share Operations of 50 ft Sport Fishing Boat with Mate
Watch Keeping
• Cruising Exumas Islands in the Bahamas, North East, South Florida 

M/Y YIA SOU - 104 ft CHEOY LEE - 4 CREW - CAYMAN ISLANDS - Mate/Engineer   Dec 2007 - Feb 15 2008
Maintenance of Interior/Exterior equipment, Maintaining Generators, Engine Tasks and Log
Maintaining all decks, water toys, Anchoring and assisting w/Navigation underway
Varnishing - (Preparation & Application) Pilot House interior/exterior
Cruising Puerto Rico, St. Maarten - U.S. & British Virgin Islands and Bahamas Islands

M/Y COCOA BEAN - 143 ft - BROWARD - 9 CREW - CAYMAN ISLANDS - Third Deckhand   Nov - Dec 2007
Daily deck duties, wash-downs, Prepare vessel from yard time (details upon request)
Assist with interior when requested

M/Y LIFE’S FINEST II  - 132 ft - NORTHCOAST - 5 CREW - CAYMAN ISLANDS - First Mate   Dec 2001 - Mar 2002
Maintaining Exterior of Vessel, Tender and two jet skies completely on my own
Cruising Bahamas, South Florida, North East, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Maartin and St. Bart

M/Y INDISCRETION - 120 ft - BROWARD - 5 CREW - TENAFLY, NEW JERSEY - Deck Mate   Nov 2000 - Nov 2001
Daily deck duties (details upon request) 
Cruising Bahamas, South Florida, and North East

M/Y TEMPTATION - 98 ft Motor Yacht - 4 CREW - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Deck Mate   Nov 2000
Deck maintenance and line-handling 
Assist Captain with day to day engineering operations 

LODESTAR MARINE SERVICES, INC. HOLLYWOOD, FL - Project Manager and First Mate   July - Nov 2000
Refits and Conversions / Employee Management 
Systems Trouble Shooting (Electrical, mechanical, and air conditioners)
Day to Day operations of various Yachts ranging between 58 ft - 132 ft

FREE LANCE EXPERIENCE:

*M/Y LEDA - 130 ft LLOYD - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Relief Mate/Engineer   Mar - July 2003 
  • Teak Repairs, Blister Repairs: Prep & Spraying Final Coat, General Maintenance

*M/Y AVANTE - 120 ft FEADSHIP - MIAMI, FLORIDA   Dec 2002 - Feb 2003
  • Blister Repairs, Grinding, Fairing, 545, Roll and Tipping 2-part Awl Grip   

*M/V FULLBLOOM - 45 ft Sport Fish - SOUTH CAROLINA   Aug 5 2002 - Feb 2003
 •  Maintenance, Engineering, Bright Work, Exterior Cabin Painting

*M/V ROOM SERVICE - 35 ft TIARA -  FORT LAUDERALE, FL   July 13-21, 2002
  • Maintenance, Engineering

*M/Y TAS - 90 ft PALM BEACH, FL   June 11-15, 2002
 •  Maintenance, Engineering 

*M/Y MAMOSA - 160 ft MONACO   June 16 - July 12, 2002
 • Maintenance, Engineering, Survey Request Work 

*M/Y BIG CHANGE - 110 ft HAMILTON   April 8 - 17, 2002
 •  Maintenance, Bright Work, Paint Work 

*M/Y LADY JOVANA - 68ft -  3 Crew - AVENTURA, FL   April 1-6, 2002
Cruising Bahamas on 5 Day Charter

*SIR MARTIN II -  86 ft AMERICAN FLAG Sail Boat - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL   June- July, 2000
CHEF/STEWARD
Plan, Prepare and Serve dining events on and off board

*VERITE - 55 ft Sailboat - 3 Crew - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL   April - May, 2000
Complete refitting of 55 ft sailboat 

FISHING EXPERIENCE:

M/Y BLACK DIAMOND - 70 ft HATTERAS - 2 CREW -  FORT LAUDERDALE, FL   April 2002
FISHING CHARTER 
Three Week Charter Fishing the Waters of The Eluthra Islands - 29 ft Tiara Sports Fish
Fishing For Dolphinfish (Mahi-Mahi), Yellow Tail, Snapper, Marlin
Rod Maintenance (Spooling Line, Hooking Lines, Clean & Polishing)
Catch and Release 
Arranging Fishing Trips for Owners and Guest
Rigging 
 •Catch Live Bait,Clean and Cook
As Well As Sports Fishing For Personal Pleasure

YACHTING SKILLS:
Knots
Bowline, Half-Hitch, Reef Knot, Clove Hitch, Sheep’s Bend, Double Sheep’s Bend, Monkey’s Fist, Splicing, Back Splicing and Whipping

Fire Safety Skills
Fire Extinguisher Safe Usage 
Fire Evacuation Safety Skills 

Varnishing/Painting Skills
Preparation, Mixing and Application •Stripping an entire 120 ft Broward Cap-rail and Re-applying 15 coats of Varnish
• Complete Exterior Varnish of 165 ft Feadship 
• Radio Room -Wheelhouse Complete and Floors of 165 ft Feadship 
• Interior & Exterior Awl-Grip - Imron Spray Sectional Touch-ups 
• Two-Part Epoxy mixing and usage  
Awl Grip and Sterling paints spray/brush (preparation and application) 
Gel Coating and Fiber-Glass Repairs 
Anti-Fouling

YACHTING SKILLS:

Mechanical knowledge: 
Basic Diesel Mechanics and Maintenance
A/C raw water pumps
Electrical wiring and trouble shooting
Boom operations launching dinghy
Plumbing maintenance (Hot Tubs)
Water maker repairs
Generator Operations and Maintenance (Northern Lights, Westerbeke)
Bilge Pump Maintenance and replacement
Alfa Laval systems, fuel exchange (Maintenance/Operations)
Fuel filling and Oil Changing operations
Atlas power transfer operations 
Anchoring
Windless\Ground Tackle Operations and maintenance
Extensive Knowledge of Chemical Usage
Black/ Gray Water Systems plumbing 

NAVIGATIONAL SKILLS:

FURUNO Radar and Weather Fax  
ARPA
VHF Radio Operations
GPS 941x, 951x
Computerized Navigation Plotting
Chart Reading
Ray Marine (Radar, Sonar, Chart Plotter)

CERTIFICATIONS:

ENG1 UK Medical 2007
STCW 95, obtained 2002
MCA Yacht Masters 200 Ton Ocean
Certified PADI Open Water Diver 
General Safety Inductions, Queensland, Australia
Health and Safety Site Supervisor, UK, Certified
Building Site First-Aid Supervisor, UK, Certified

FREELANCE BUILDING EXPERIENCE:

10 FERNBANK ROAD, BRISTOL, ENGLAND   2007
Refurbishing a Victorian 4 Level Home while occupied by owner and family
All aspects of Plumbing, Heating, Flooring and Painting /Decorating, Carpentry to owner’s specifications

MOOR HATCHES ESTATE, SALISBURY, ENGLAND   2005
Restoration of a 3 level 14th Century Estate Home (completely clear and restore to owners specifications)
Plumbing, Electrics, Carpentry, Painting and Decorating, Tiling

THE GRANGE, WOODFORD VALLEY, ENGLAND   2004
Restoration of a 13th Century Estate Home Using Traditional Methods

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

TREASURY HOLDINGS LTD., LONDON, ENGLAND   Sept 2003 - Aug 2007
SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER 
Budget Assessments, Job Planning, Method Statements, Cost Monitoring, All Aspects of Plan Development
Developing Full Scopes of Works and Daily Progress Reports for Contractors and all On Call sub-contractors
Schedule Buyer and Organizer of all Building Materials 
Employee Management 5-10 Skilled, Non-Skilled Trade workers
Installation and set-up of British Standard Fire Rated Office Partitions and Electrical Layout
Oversee Full Restoration of a 400 year old English Country Lake Estate using only traditional building methods
Develop and Maintain channels of communications and Input with Architects, Engineers, Health and Safety Supervisors, Financial Advisors and Clients
Building (New Commercial/Residential, Restoration, Heritage) 
Plumbing, Carpentry (all aspects), Electrical (Commercial/Residential)
Masonry, Plastering, Rendering 
Painting and Decorating (Only High Standards)

THE RIVIERA GROUP, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA   March - Sept 2003
LEADMAN - New Builds 
After Market Fabrication, Gel Coating, Fiberglass Repairs
Anti-Fouling, Final Detailing 
Teak Decking Installation

JACK JACKSON PROPERTIES (450 CLUB) FORT LAUDERDALE, FL   1999-2000
MAITRE’D
Managing the day to day activities of a fine-dining staff
Establishing and catering the dining needs of business executives

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PONTE VEDRA INN & CLUB, PONTE VEDRA, FL   1999
5-STAR FOOD SERVICE PROFESSIONAL 
Assist guests and members with their fine dining experience  
Preparing and servicing of Banquet functions  

ACCURATE BULKHEAD & DOCK, INC., PONTE VEDRA, FL   1998-99  
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Planning and ordering materials and equipment for contracted jobs
Assisting with permits from Army Corp. of Engineers and Department of Environmental Protection

JJ’S CUISINE AND WINE FRENCH BISTRO, PONTE VEDRA, FL   1997-98
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Overseeing catering, planning menus, decorative culinary designs, meet w/customers, staff supervision
Responsible for daily bookkeeping and financial revenue reports

MARKS, GREY, CONROY & GIBBS P.A., PONTE VEDRA, FL   1996-97
ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING ASSISTANT
Assist with all acquisitions, financial reports, and depositions for the defense of Insurance Companies
Eliminating field time to provide quality customer assurance to clients and teams in a professional manner

MARK L. GRFFIN, CPA JACKSONVILLE, FL   1995-96
PUBLIC STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Responsible for monitoring all disbursements and accounts receivables for 25 clients
Responsible for Client Taxes and Audits

EDUCATION:

MBA BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:  FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, BOCA RATON, FL   Jan, 2000
BA SOCIAL ECONOMICS:  UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA, JACKSONVILLE, FL  Dec, 1997
AA PUBLIC ACCOUNTING:  FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, JACKSONVILLE, FL   Dec, 1995 
GENERAL STUDIES:  POLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WINTER HAVEN, FL  Dec, 1994

SCHOLASTIC HONORS:

Presidential Academic Award 1990 - 1992
National Honor Society 1987 - 1992
Phi Theta Kappa 1994 - 1996

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES & TECHNICAL:

English History & Language, Chaucer, Wycliffe, Tyndale, Langland to mid Victorian era
Football, Rugby & Cricket
Cooking & Culinary Events
Fishing, Scuba Diving,Surfing
• Building 
English and Spanish Orally/Grammatically  
• Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Excel, AS400, Access 123, Quattro Pro, Sage MAS 90, 10 Key