YACHTING EXPERIENCE
M/Y ESSENCE - 88 ft BROWARD - 3 CREW - MARSHALL ISLANDS - Temp Mate May 27 - Sept 15 2009
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Maintenance of Exterior Vessel and Water Sport Toys, Preparation upkeep for Showings
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Weekly, Monthly Scheduled Maintenance Lists
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Cruising South Florida, Savannah, Charleston, Sag Harbor, Newport Boat Show
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Complete North East Season Itinerary
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Passage Planning, Berthing/Deberthing Vessel, Watch Keeping, Tender Driver
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Private Charter
M/Y SENSATIONS - 112 ft WESTPORT - 4 CREW - MARSHALL ISLANDS - Temp Mate Dec 20 - Mar 31 2009
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Maintenance of Exterior Vessel and Water Sport Toys, Preparation upkeep for Showings
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Weekly, Monthly Scheduled Maintenance Lists
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Cruising Exumas Islands in the Bahamas, Nassau, South Florida, West Palm Beach Boat Show
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Solo with Exterior Crew
M/Y SWEET PEA - 165 ft FEADSHIP - 9 CREW - CAYMAN ISLANDS - Delivery - Deckhand/Bosun Oct 18 - Dec 18 2008
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Maintenance of Exterior Vessel in Preparation for Delivery Journey
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Watch Keeping
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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
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Vessel Maintenance, Polishing, Compounding/Waxing, Minor Mechanical Work
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Assist Captain with Navigation, Watch-Keeping, Tender Driving
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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
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Re-installation of all Deck Equipment and accessories after Complete Spray Job
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Restored Surface Finish on Chrome Anchor Plates, Re-Attached Anchors and Chains
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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
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Assisted Captain with Watch Keeping and Navigation on Trips
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Exterior Maintenance •
Compounding, Waxing
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Teak Deck Restorations
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Cruising South Florida, Keys, Bahamas
M/Y TRANQUILITY - 140 ft AMELS - 9 CREW - CAYMAN ISLANDS - Temp Deck Hand May 1 - July 1 2008
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Maintenance of Exterior Vessel and Varnishing 2-part PP, Awl-Brite
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Maintain/Driving Deck Toys, Yamaha Jet skies, 22 ft Jet Boats
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Driving/Docking 35 ft Intrepid Twin Prop 250 Yamaha, Watch Keeping, Anchoring
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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
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Manage Deck of Three Individuals, Share Operations of 50 ft Sport Fishing Boat with Mate
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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
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Maintenance of Interior/Exterior equipment, Maintaining Generators, Engine Tasks and Log
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Maintaining all decks, water toys, Anchoring and assisting w/Navigation underway
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Varnishing - (Preparation & Application) Pilot House interior/exterior
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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
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Daily deck duties, wash-downs, Prepare vessel from yard time (details upon request)
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Assist with interior when requested
M/Y LIFE’S FINEST II - 132 ft - NORTHCOAST - 5 CREW - CAYMAN ISLANDS - First Mate Dec 2001 - Mar 2002
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Maintaining Exterior of Vessel, Tender and two jet skies completely on my own
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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
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Daily deck duties (details upon request)
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Cruising Bahamas, South Florida, and North East
M/Y TEMPTATION - 98 ft Motor Yacht - 4 CREW - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Deck Mate Nov 2000
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Deck maintenance and line-handling
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Assist Captain with day to day engineering operations
LODESTAR MARINE SERVICES, INC. HOLLYWOOD, FL - Project Manager and First Mate July - Nov 2000
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Refits and Conversions / Employee Management
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Systems Trouble Shooting (Electrical, mechanical, and air conditioners)
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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
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Cruising Bahamas on 5 Day Charter
*SIR MARTIN II - 86 ft AMERICAN FLAG Sail Boat - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL June- July, 2000
CHEF/STEWARD
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Plan, Prepare and Serve dining events on and off board
*VERITE - 55 ft Sailboat - 3 Crew - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL April - May, 2000
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Complete refitting of 55 ft sailboat
FISHING EXPERIENCE:
M/Y BLACK DIAMOND - 70 ft HATTERAS - 2 CREW - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL April 2002
FISHING CHARTER
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Three Week Charter Fishing the Waters of The Eluthra Islands - 29 ft Tiara Sports Fish
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Fishing For Dolphinfish (Mahi-Mahi), Yellow Tail, Snapper, Marlin
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Rod Maintenance (Spooling Line, Hooking Lines, Clean & Polishing)
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Catch and Release
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Arranging Fishing Trips for Owners and Guest
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Rigging
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Catch Live Bait,
Clean and Cook
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As Well As Sports Fishing For Personal Pleasure
YACHTING SKILLS:
Knots
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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
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Fire Extinguisher Safe Usage
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Fire Evacuation Safety Skills
Varnishing/Painting Skills
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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
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Awl Grip and Sterling paints spray/brush (preparation and application)
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Gel Coating and Fiber-Glass Repairs
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Anti-Fouling
YACHTING SKILLS:
Mechanical knowledge:
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Basic Diesel Mechanics and Maintenance
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A/C raw water pumps
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Electrical wiring and trouble shooting
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Boom operations launching dinghy
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Plumbing maintenance (Hot Tubs)
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Water maker repairs
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Generator Operations and Maintenance (Northern Lights, Westerbeke)
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Bilge Pump Maintenance and replacement
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Alfa Laval systems, fuel exchange (Maintenance/Operations)
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Fuel filling and Oil Changing operations
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Atlas power transfer operations
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Anchoring
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Windless\Ground Tackle Operations and maintenance
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Extensive Knowledge of Chemical Usage
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Black/ Gray Water Systems plumbing
NAVIGATIONAL SKILLS:
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FURUNO Radar and Weather Fax
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ARPA
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VHF Radio Operations
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GPS 941x, 951x
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Computerized Navigation Plotting
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Chart Reading
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Ray Marine (Radar, Sonar, Chart Plotter)
CERTIFICATIONS:
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ENG1 UK Medical 2007
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STCW 95, obtained 2002
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MCA Yacht Masters 200 Ton Ocean
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Certified PADI Open Water Diver
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General Safety Inductions, Queensland, Australia
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Health and Safety Site Supervisor, UK, Certified
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Building Site First-Aid Supervisor, UK, Certified
FREELANCE BUILDING EXPERIENCE:
10 FERNBANK ROAD, BRISTOL, ENGLAND 2007
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Refurbishing a Victorian 4 Level Home while occupied by owner and family
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All aspects of Plumbing, Heating, Flooring and Painting /Decorating, Carpentry to owner’s specifications
MOOR HATCHES ESTATE, SALISBURY, ENGLAND 2005
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Restoration of a 3 level 14th Century Estate Home (completely clear and restore to owners specifications)
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Plumbing, Electrics, Carpentry, Painting and Decorating, Tiling
THE GRANGE, WOODFORD VALLEY, ENGLAND 2004
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Restoration of a 13th Century Estate Home Using Traditional Methods
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
TREASURY HOLDINGS LTD., LONDON, ENGLAND Sept 2003 - Aug 2007
SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER
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Budget Assessments, Job Planning, Method Statements, Cost Monitoring, All Aspects of Plan Development
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Developing Full Scopes of Works and Daily Progress Reports for Contractors and all On Call sub-contractors
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Schedule Buyer and Organizer of all Building Materials
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Employee Management 5-10 Skilled, Non-Skilled Trade workers
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Installation and set-up of British Standard Fire Rated Office Partitions and Electrical Layout
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Oversee Full Restoration of a 400 year old English Country Lake Estate using only traditional building methods
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Develop and Maintain channels of communications and Input with Architects, Engineers, Health and Safety Supervisors, Financial Advisors and Clients
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Building (New Commercial/Residential, Restoration, Heritage)
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Plumbing, Carpentry (all aspects), Electrical (Commercial/Residential)
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Masonry, Plastering, Rendering
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Painting and Decorating (Only High Standards)
THE RIVIERA GROUP, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA March - Sept 2003
LEADMAN - New Builds
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After Market Fabrication, Gel Coating, Fiberglass Repairs
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Anti-Fouling, Final Detailing
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Teak Decking Installation
JACK JACKSON PROPERTIES (450 CLUB) FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 1999-2000
MAITRE’D
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Managing the day to day activities of a fine-dining staff
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Establishing and catering the dining needs of business executives
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
PONTE VEDRA INN & CLUB, PONTE VEDRA, FL 1999
5-STAR FOOD SERVICE PROFESSIONAL
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Assist guests and members with their fine dining experience
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Preparing and servicing of Banquet functions
ACCURATE BULKHEAD & DOCK, INC., PONTE VEDRA, FL 1998-99
PRODUCTION MANAGER
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Planning and ordering materials and equipment for contracted jobs
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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
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Overseeing catering, planning menus, decorative culinary designs, meet w/customers, staff supervision
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Responsible for daily bookkeeping and financial revenue reports
MARKS, GREY, CONROY & GIBBS P.A., PONTE VEDRA, FL 1996-97
ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING ASSISTANT
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Assist with all acquisitions, financial reports, and depositions for the defense of Insurance Companies
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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
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Responsible for monitoring all disbursements and accounts receivables for 25 clients
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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:
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Presidential Academic Award 1990 - 1992
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National Honor Society 1987 - 1992
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Phi Theta Kappa 1994 - 1996
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES & TECHNICAL:
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English History & Language, Chaucer, Wycliffe, Tyndale, Langland to mid Victorian era
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Football, Rugby & Cricket
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Cooking & Culinary Events
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Fishing, Scuba Diving,
Surfing
• Building
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English and Spanish Orally/Grammatically
• Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Excel, AS400, Access 123, Quattro Pro, Sage MAS 90, 10 Key