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Benjamin Murphy

Bradenton,FL

Summary

Accomplished Parasail Boat Captain with a proven track record at Pinkys Parasail / Parasail Nation, enhancing passenger safety and tripling revenue within three years. Expert in vessel maintenance and emergency management, I bring strong leadership and team management skills. Recognized for award-winning vacation experiences, I excel in operational excellence and customer care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parasail Boat Captain

Pinkys Parasail / Parasail Nation
07.2017 - 10.2024
  • Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety.
  • Calculated sightings of land by using electronic sounding devices.
  • Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts and passenger status.
  • Checked for spills and other pollutants to communicate findings to land staff.
  • Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.
  • Help Manage, and schedule employees, boat crew and booth staff.
  • Engine Checks
  • Trained new Captains and crew members.
  • Brought on valuable members to our team.

Parasail Boat Captain

YOLO Parasail
01.2016 - 10.2024
  • Lead Captain
  • Longtime Boat Captain with Parasail Nation.
  • Awarded best Experience for Vacation on Trip Advisor.
  • Tripled companies revenue within three years of opening.
  • Relocated to Bradenton to open and run new second location.
  • 2 years
  • Split Season Memorial Day - Labor Day.
  • Trained new Captains Summer 2004 on Lake George.
  • Both now certified. On Lake and Ocean.
  • I brought two valuable seasoned world Maui and Key West Captains to the team.



Parasail Boat Captain

West Maui Parasail
04.2013 - 07.2017
  • Ensuring customer's safety while on the boat and in the air.
  • Daily Maintenance, i.e. engine checks, making sure the boat is running to its top performance each day.
  • Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.
  • Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
  • Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
  • Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.

Trailoring the Boat in and out of the water.

Boat Captain

Fury Water Sports
03.2008 - 04.2013
  • Crew Member/Deck Hand
  • I attened school and obtained my OUPV ( six pack )

Masters license one month later.

  • Calculated sightings of land by using electronic sounding devices.
  • Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety.
  • Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts and passenger status.
  • Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.

Education

USCG Master's License -

Captain's Marine
Cudjoe Key, FL
02-2009

Skills

  • Vessel maintenance
  • Emergency Management
  • Radio communication
  • Fuel management
  • Team Management
  • Passenger care
  • Radar operation
  • Leadership

Certification

Current USCG 50 ton Master's License.

Timeline

Parasail Boat Captain

Pinkys Parasail / Parasail Nation
07.2017 - 10.2024

Parasail Boat Captain

YOLO Parasail
01.2016 - 10.2024

Parasail Boat Captain

West Maui Parasail
04.2013 - 07.2017

Boat Captain

Fury Water Sports
03.2008 - 04.2013

USCG Master's License -

Captain's Marine
Benjamin Murphy