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
Maintenance of Exterior Vessel and Water Sport Toys, Preparation upkeep for Showings •Weekly, Monthly Scheduled Maintenance Lists
Weekly, Monthly Scheduled Maintenance Lists•Cruising South Florida, Savannah, Charleston, Sag Harbor, Newport Boat Show
Cruising South Florida, Savannah, Charleston, Sag Harbor, Newport Boat Show •Complete North East Season Itinerary
Complete North East Season Itinerary•Passage Planning, Berthing/Deberthing Vessel, Watch Keeping, Tender Driver
Passage Planning, Berthing/Deberthing Vessel, Watch Keeping, Tender Driver•Private Charter
Private CharterM/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
Maintenance of Exterior Vessel and Water Sport Toys, Preparation upkeep for Showings •Weekly, Monthly Scheduled Maintenance Lists
Weekly, Monthly Scheduled Maintenance Lists•Cruising Exumas Islands in the Bahamas, Nassau, South Florida, West Palm Beach Boat Show
Cruising Exumas Islands in the Bahamas, Nassau, South Florida, West Palm Beach Boat Show •Solo with Exterior Crew
Solo with Exterior CrewM/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
Maintenance of Exterior Vessel in Preparation for Delivery Journey •Watch Keeping
Watch Keeping •Cruising from Seattle, WA to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to Panama Canal to
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
Vessel Maintenance, Polishing, Compounding/Waxing, Minor Mechanical Work•Assist Captain with Navigation, Watch-Keeping, Tender Driving
Assist Captain with Navigation, Watch-Keeping, Tender Driving •Cruising South Florida, Keys, Bahamas
Cruising South Florida, Keys, BahamasM/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
Re-installation of all Deck Equipment and accessories after Complete Spray Job•Restored Surface Finish on Chrome Anchor Plates, Re-Attached Anchors and Chains
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
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
Assisted Captain with Watch Keeping and Navigation on Trips•Exterior Maintenance •Compounding, Waxing
Exterior Maintenance •Compounding, Waxing •Teak Deck Restorations
Teak Deck Restorations•Cruising South Florida, Keys, Bahamas
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
Maintenance of Exterior Vessel and Varnishing 2-part PP, Awl-Brite•Maintain/Driving Deck Toys, Yamaha Jet skies, 22 ft Jet Boats
Maintain/Driving Deck Toys, Yamaha Jet skies, 22 ft Jet Boats•Driving/Docking 35 ft Intrepid Twin Prop 250 Yamaha, Watch Keeping, Anchoring
Driving/Docking 35 ft Intrepid Twin Prop 250 Yamaha, Watch Keeping, Anchoring •Cruising Bahamas, North East, South Florida
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
Manage Deck of Three Individuals, Share Operations of 50 ft Sport Fishing Boat with Mate•Watch Keeping
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
CAYMAN ISLANDS - Mate/Engineer Dec 2007 - Feb 15 2008•Maintenance of Interior/Exterior equipment, Maintaining Generators, Engine Tasks and Log
Maintenance of Interior/Exterior equipment, Maintaining Generators, Engine Tasks and Log•Maintaining all decks, water toys, Anchoring and assisting w/Navigation underway
Maintaining all decks, water toys, Anchoring and assisting w/Navigation underway•Varnishing - (Preparation & Application) Pilot House interior/exterior
Varnishing - (Preparation & Application) Pilot House interior/exterior•Cruising Puerto Rico, St. Maarten - U.S. & British Virgin Islands and Bahamas Islands
Cruising Puerto Rico, St. Maarten - U.S. & British Virgin Islands and Bahamas IslandsM/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)
Daily deck duties, wash-downs, Prepare vessel from yard time (details upon request)•Assist with interior when requested
Assist with interior when requestedM/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
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
Cruising Bahamas, South Florida, North East, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Maartin and St. BartM/Y INDISCRETION - 120 ft - BROWARD - 5 CREW - TENAFLY, NEW JERSEY - Deck Mate Nov 2000 - Nov 2001
•Daily deck duties (details upon request)
Daily deck duties (details upon request) •Cruising Bahamas, South Florida, and North East
Cruising Bahamas, South Florida, and North EastM/Y TEMPTATION - 98 ft Motor Yacht - 4 CREW - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Deck Mate Nov 2000
•Deck maintenance and line-handling
Deck maintenance and line-handling •Assist Captain with day to day engineering operations
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
Refits and Conversions / Employee Management •Systems Trouble Shooting (Electrical, mechanical, and air conditioners)
Systems Trouble Shooting (Electrical, mechanical, and air conditioners)•Day to Day operations of various Yachts ranging between 58 ft - 132 ft
Day to Day operations of various Yachts ranging between 58 ft - 132 ftFREE 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
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
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
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
Three Week Charter Fishing the Waters of The Eluthra Islands - 29 ft Tiara Sports Fish•Fishing For Dolphinfish (Mahi-Mahi), Yellow Tail, Snapper, Marlin
Fishing For Dolphinfish (Mahi-Mahi), Yellow Tail, Snapper, Marlin•Rod Maintenance (Spooling Line, Hooking Lines, Clean & Polishing)
Rod Maintenance (Spooling Line, Hooking Lines, Clean & Polishing)•Catch and Release
Catch and Release •Arranging Fishing Trips for Owners and Guest
Arranging Fishing Trips for Owners and Guest•Rigging
Rigging •Catch Live Bait,Clean and Cook
Catch Live Bait,Clean and Cook•As Well As Sports Fishing For Personal Pleasure
As Well As Sports Fishing For Personal PleasureYACHTING SKILLS:
Knots
•Bowline, Half-Hitch, Reef Knot, Clove Hitch, Sheep’s Bend, Double Sheep’s Bend, Monkey’s Fist, Splicing, Back Splicing and Whipping
Bowline, Half-Hitch, Reef Knot, Clove Hitch, Sheep’s Bend, Double Sheep’s Bend, Monkey’s Fist, Splicing, Back Splicing and WhippingFire Safety Skills
•Fire Extinguisher Safe Usage
Fire Extinguisher Safe Usage •Fire Evacuation Safety Skills
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
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)
Awl Grip and Sterling paints spray/brush (preparation and application) •Gel Coating and Fiber-Glass Repairs
Gel Coating and Fiber-Glass Repairs •Anti-Fouling
Anti-FoulingYACHTING SKILLS:
Mechanical knowledge:
•Basic Diesel Mechanics and Maintenance
Basic Diesel Mechanics and Maintenance•A/C raw water pumps
A/C raw water pumps•Electrical wiring and trouble shooting
Electrical wiring and trouble shooting•Boom operations launching dinghy
Boom operations launching dinghy•Plumbing maintenance (Hot Tubs)
Plumbing maintenance (Hot Tubs)•Water maker repairs
Water maker repairs•Generator Operations and Maintenance (Northern Lights, Westerbeke)
Generator Operations and Maintenance (Northern Lights, Westerbeke)•Bilge Pump Maintenance and replacement
Bilge Pump Maintenance and replacement•Alfa Laval systems, fuel exchange (Maintenance/Operations)
Alfa Laval systems, fuel exchange (Maintenance/Operations)•Fuel filling and Oil Changing operations
Fuel filling and Oil Changing operations•Atlas power transfer operations
Atlas power transfer operations •Anchoring
Anchoring•Windless\Ground Tackle Operations and maintenance
Windless\Ground Tackle Operations and maintenance•Extensive Knowledge of Chemical Usage
Extensive Knowledge of Chemical Usage•Black/ Gray Water Systems plumbing
Black/ Gray Water Systems plumbing NAVIGATIONAL SKILLS:
•FURUNO Radar and Weather Fax
FURUNO Radar and Weather Fax • ARPA
ARPA•VHF Radio Operations
VHF Radio Operations•GPS 941x, 951x
GPS 941x, 951x•Computerized Navigation Plotting
Computerized Navigation Plotting•Chart Reading
Chart Reading•Ray Marine (Radar, Sonar, Chart Plotter)
Ray Marine (Radar, Sonar, Chart Plotter)CERTIFICATIONS:
•ENG1 UK Medical 2007
ENG1 UK Medical 2007•STCW 95, obtained 2002
STCW 95, obtained 2002•MCA Yacht Masters 200 Ton Ocean
MCA Yacht Masters 200 Ton Ocean•Certified PADI Open Water Diver
Certified PADI Open Water Diver •General Safety Inductions, Queensland, Australia
General Safety Inductions, Queensland, Australia•Health and Safety Site Supervisor, UK, Certified
Health and Safety Site Supervisor, UK, Certified•Building Site First-Aid Supervisor, UK, Certified
Building Site First-Aid Supervisor, UK, CertifiedFREELANCE BUILDING EXPERIENCE:
10 FERNBANK ROAD, BRISTOL, ENGLAND 2007
•Refurbishing a Victorian 4 Level Home while occupied by owner and family
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
All aspects of Plumbing, Heating, Flooring and Painting /Decorating, Carpentry to owner’s specificationsMOOR HATCHES ESTATE, SALISBURY, ENGLAND 2005
•Restoration of a 3 level 14th Century Estate Home (completely clear and restore to owners specifications)
Restoration of a 3 level 14th Century Estate Home (completely clear and restore to owners specifications)•Plumbing, Electrics, Carpentry, Painting and Decorating, Tiling
Plumbing, Electrics, Carpentry, Painting and Decorating, TilingTHE GRANGE, WOODFORD VALLEY, ENGLAND 2004
•Restoration of a 13th Century Estate Home Using Traditional Methods
Restoration of a 13th Century Estate Home Using Traditional MethodsPROFESSIONAL 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
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
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
Schedule Buyer and Organizer of all Building Materials •Employee Management 5-10 Skilled, Non-Skilled Trade workers
Employee Management 5-10 Skilled, Non-Skilled Trade workers•Installation and set-up of British Standard Fire Rated Office Partitions and Electrical Layout
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
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
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)
Building (New Commercial/Residential, Restoration, Heritage) •Plumbing, Carpentry (all aspects), Electrical (Commercial/Residential)
Plumbing, Carpentry (all aspects), Electrical (Commercial/Residential)•Masonry, Plastering, Rendering
Masonry, Plastering, Rendering •Painting and Decorating (Only High Standards)
Painting and Decorating (Only High Standards)THE RIVIERA GROUP, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA March - Sept 2003
LEADMAN - New Builds
•After Market Fabrication, Gel Coating, Fiberglass Repairs
After Market Fabrication, Gel Coating, Fiberglass Repairs•Anti-Fouling, Final Detailing
Anti-Fouling, Final Detailing •Teak Decking Installation
Teak Decking InstallationJACK JACKSON PROPERTIES (450 CLUB) FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 1999-2000
MAITRE’D
•Managing the day to day activities of a fine-dining staff
Managing the day to day activities of a fine-dining staff•Establishing and catering the dining needs of business executives
Establishing and catering the dining needs of business executivesPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
PONTE VEDRA INN & CLUB, PONTE VEDRA, FL 1999
5-STAR FOOD SERVICE PROFESSIONAL
•Assist guests and members with their fine dining experience
Assist guests and members with their fine dining experience •Preparing and servicing of Banquet functions
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
Planning and ordering materials and equipment for contracted jobs•Assisting with permits from Army Corp. of Engineers and Department of Environmental Protection
Assisting with permits from Army Corp. of Engineers and Department of Environmental ProtectionJJ’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
Overseeing catering, planning menus, decorative culinary designs, meet w/customers, staff supervision•Responsible for daily bookkeeping and financial revenue reports
Responsible for daily bookkeeping and financial revenue reportsMARKS, 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
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
Eliminating field time to provide quality customer assurance to clients and teams in a professional mannerMARK L. GRFFIN, CPA JACKSONVILLE, FL 1995-96
PUBLIC STAFF ACCOUNTANT
•Responsible for monitoring all disbursements and accounts receivables for 25 clients
Responsible for monitoring all disbursements and accounts receivables for 25 clients•Responsible for Client Taxes and Audits
Responsible for Client Taxes and AuditsEDUCATION:
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
Presidential Academic Award 1990 - 1992•National Honor Society 1987 - 1992
National Honor Society 1987 - 1992•Phi Theta Kappa 1994 - 1996
Phi Theta Kappa 1994 - 1996INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES & TECHNICAL:
•English History & Language, Chaucer, Wycliffe, Tyndale, Langland to mid Victorian era
English History & Language, Chaucer, Wycliffe, Tyndale, Langland to mid Victorian era•Football, Rugby & Cricket
Football, Rugby & Cricket•Cooking & Culinary Events
Cooking & Culinary Events•Fishing, Scuba Diving,Surfing
Fishing, Scuba Diving,Surfing• Building
•English and Spanish Orally/Grammatically
English and Spanish Orally/Grammatically • Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Excel, AS400, Access 123, Quattro Pro, Sage MAS 90, 10 Key
