Austin Finkley
Navarre,FL
Summary
Dynamic maritime professional with extensive experience as 1st Mate/Engineer at Fish-n-Fool, excelling in vessel maintenance and crew training. Proven ability to enhance safety protocols and optimize operations, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and effective communication. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring compliance with maritime regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Mate/Engineer
Fish-n-Fool
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Facilitated superior customer service through proactive engagement with guests.
- Procured essential items for vessels through various channels.
- Handled lines to moor vessels to wharfs, tie up vessels to other vessels and rig towing lines.
- Provided expert guidance on anchor handling operations, resulting in reduced time spent anchoring and retrieving anchors.
- Operated, maintained and repaired ship equipment such as winches and cranes to prevent threats to safety and commercial operations of vessel.
- Guided guests on excursions of sport fishing, hiking, skiff touring and beach combing.
- Kept accurate logs of vessel activities, including course changes, weather conditions, fuel consumption, maintenance tasks, and crew performance evaluations.
- Swept, mopped and wiped down decks and exterior to remove dirt and debris.
Pipe Layer
Holly Navarre Water Co.
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
- Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
- Enhanced workplace safety by consistently following standard operating procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Expedited project timelines by quickly adapting to changing job requirements and adjusting workflows accordingly.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities by addressing unexpected complications during pipe installation processes.
- Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks by effectively collaborating with team members and supervisors.
- Supported cost-saving initiatives by responsibly maintaining company-owned equipment and reporting any necessary repairs or replacements.
Sales Associate
West Marine
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Navarre High School
Navarre, FL08.2013
Skills
- Safety procedures
- Team management
- Maritime regulations
- Crew training
- Environmental awareness
- Seamanship abilities
- Vessel maintenance
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Marine engineering
- Effective communication
- Engine and winch maintenance
- Risk assessment
Timeline
1st Mate/Engineer
Fish-n-Fool
08.2023 - 11.2024
Pipe Layer
Holly Navarre Water Co.
03.2020 - 12.2022
Sales Associate
West Marine
02.2017 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Navarre High School
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