Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Andreas Villanueva

San Diego,CA

Summary

I am a versatile and hardworking mate seeking a position on a private sportfishing operation. I have extensive experience in vessel maintenance and costumer service. Skilled in fishing, cooking and mechanical repairs, I will contribute to a 5-star guest experience onboard.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

First Mate

Thorfinn
07.2025 - Current

74. Rybovich

•Fishing duties including wiring, bait and tackle rigging, processing fish.

•Exterior maintenance.

•Engine room and generator maintenance and servicing.

•Line handling and docking.

•Assisted captain with budgeting process by analysing expenses and

suggesting cost-saving measures that did not compromise safety or operational efficiency.

•High quality cooking.

•Tackle and bait rigging.

• Multiple day Canyon trips

First Mate / Engineer

ELVA
09.2023 - 11.2024
  • 77ft Hatteras.
  • Fishing duties including wiring, bait and tackle rigging, processing fish.
  • Exterior maintenance.
  • Engine room and generator maintenance and servicing.
  • Line handling and docking.
  • Assisted captain with budgeting process by analysing expenses and suggesting cost-saving measures that did not compromise safety or operational efficiency.
  • High quality cooking.
  • Tackle and bait rigging.

First Mate

Potesta
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • 100ft yachtfish.
  • Fishing duties including wiring, bait and tackle rigging, processing fish.
  • Kite fishing experience.
  • Exterior maintenance.
  • Provisioning.

Lead Deckhand

Shogun Sportfishing
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • 90ft long range sportfish.
  • Fishing duties including wiring, bait and tackle rigging, processing fish.
  • Kite fishing experience.
  • Exterior and engine room maintenance.
  • Assisted in navigation in a variety of different scenarios, and sea states, at day and night time.

Deckhand

6 Pack Private Charters
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Fishing duties including wiring, bait and tackle rigging, processing fish, cockpit management.
  • Exterior maintenance.
  • Line handling and docking.

Deckhand / Cook

Vagabond
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • 80ft long range sportfish.
  • Fishing duties including wiring, bait and tackle rigging, processing fish
  • Kite fishing experience.
  • High quality cooking.
  • Line handling and docking.
  • Exterior maintenance including painting, chipping rust, and greasing equipment.

Deckhand

Helgrans Sportfishing
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Fishing duties including wiring, bait and tackle rigging, processing fish.
  • Line handling and docking.
  • Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
  • Exterior maintenance.
  • Assisting passengers with any tackle and rigging needs.
  • Accounting.
  • High quality cooking.
  • Provisioning.

Commercial Fishing Deckhand

Antoninnette W
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Commercial fishing.
  • Line handling and docking.
  • Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
  • Exterior maintenance.
  • Operated winches, cranes, and other deck machinery proficiently.
  • Maintained deck machinery, including winches and cranes.
  • Supported loading and unloading processes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Capo Valley High School
San Juan Capistrano
06-2012

Skills

    Proficiency with various forms of fishing, high-quality cooking, operating heavy machinery, maintaining and servicing many aspects of vessels including engines and generators

Certification

  • Ship Security Officer Certificate – International Maritime Organization.
  • Vessel Security Officer Certification – International Maritime Organization.
  • Firefighting Certificate - International Maritime Organization.
  • First Aid & CPR Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • STCW Basic Training Certification - International Maritime Organization.

Timeline

First Mate

Thorfinn
07.2025 - Current

First Mate / Engineer

ELVA
09.2023 - 11.2024

First Mate

Potesta
07.2023 - 09.2023

Lead Deckhand

Shogun Sportfishing
01.2021 - 08.2023

Deckhand / Cook

Vagabond
01.2020 - 01.2021

Deckhand

6 Pack Private Charters
02.2019 - 11.2021

Deckhand

Helgrans Sportfishing
01.2019 - 01.2020

Commercial Fishing Deckhand

Antoninnette W
01.2018 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Capo Valley High School