Optimistic and personable individual enthusiastic about meeting new people. Strong presentation skills and real go-getter. Experienced fisherman with over 6 years of experience in charter industry and a lifetime experience of sport fishing. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level charter captain position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Reliable employee offering excellent communication and good judgment. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Skills
Adept with GPS navigation
First Aid/CPR
Multitasking abilities
Customer service
Adaptability
Good listening skills
Self-motivated professional
Organization
Time management
Punctual maintenance
Passion for fishing/fishing community
Social media marketing experience
Responsible
Work History
03/2020 to 12/2021
Fishing GuideFish OR Guide Service – City, STATE,
Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
Guided groups of up to 6 people on river fishing trips for salmon, trout, and steelhead
Maintained safe operation of vessel in both tidewater and river rapids
Instructed customers on both safety and fishing techniques and practices
Effectively used social media to market and build customer base
Orchestrated deals with local and corporate tackle and lure manufactures to save costs and maximize profits
Organized and maintained fishing tackle and gear
Assisted customers in safely and effectively landing fish
Cleaned, filleted, and packaged fish for customers
Cleaned and maintained fishing vessel
Effectively organized appointments and scheduling
Effectively monitored weather and river conditions in order to conduct safe navigation practices
03/2020 to 12/2021
Charter Vessel CaptainNewport Tradewinds – City, STATE,
Conducted emergency drills and maintained lifeboats, signal flares and other survival equipment to prepare for inherent dangers.
Measured catches and released fish that failed to meet jurisdiction's or captain's size requirements.
Troubleshot and repaired equipment and kept fishing vessels clean to maintain machinery in good working order.
Navigated fishing vessel using radar, sonar and global positioning instruments.
Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations.
Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items and protecting products from damage or loss.
Researched and evaluated natural phenomena to minimize issues regarding tides, currents, winds and weather events.
Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
Computed positions and set courses to designated destinations with Garmin and Foruno.
Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
Greeted over 18 passengers per day to answer questions and inquiries and safely direct passengers to seats.
Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules.
Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
Interviewed and hired crew members and assigned watches.
Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
Gave safety and fishing briefings to customers
Rigged and maintained fishing gear
Ran fire and man overboard drills with crew
Successfully used social media to market and build customer base
Worked with charter customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
12/2018 to 02/2020
Deckhand (CV/Sea Pirate)Newport Tradewinds – City, STATE,
Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
Greeted 16 customers twice per day
Taught customers fishing techniques
Organized and maintained fishing tackle and gear
Assisted in landing fish safely and effectively
Cleaned and maintained charter vessel
Conducted fire, safety, and MOB drills
Assisted in vessel mechanical maintenance
05/2016 to 12/2017
Deckhand (CV/Sea Venture)Newport Tradewinds – City, STATE,
Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
Greeted customers
Taught customers fishing techniques
Organized and maintained fishing tackle and gear
Assisted in landing fish safely and effectively
Cleaned and maintained 44ft charter vessel
Conducted fire, safety, and MOB drills
Assisted in vessel mechanical maintenance
Education
Expected in 05/1998
High School Diploma: Westgate Christian - Tampa, Fl, GPA:
Accomplishments
Within the first year of operation became the most requested boat in the fleet
Built a reputation for consistent quality customer service
Quickly and efficiently built a reputation as a driven, motivated, and professional ocean fishing captain as well as started a successful personal business as a river fishing guide in a new fishery w no prior experience
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