Summary
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Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
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Camilo Forero

Summary

Coordinated First Mate with 16 years of comprehensive experience taking charge of deck crew and overseeing all deck operations and maintenance. Reliable and responsible individual possessing excellent navigation skills and in-depth knowledge of maritime laws and regulations. Well-versed in maintaining and operating deck equipment such as cargo handling gear and tender boats.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

First Mate, Freelance

Private Vessel 78' M/Y Alexia
01.2017 - 01.2018


  • Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew, guests and equipment.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions or concerns to create optimum experience onboard for local bay charters.


First Mate, Freelance

Private Vessel 72' M/Y FLIM III
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Utilized hoisting equipment to load and unload necessary vessel equipment and supplies.
  • Informed guests of proper and safe use of equipment such as wave runners and rafts.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.

First Mate, Freelance

Company Golden Yacht Charters
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Handled interior and exterior detailing and maintenance.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
  • Prepared light food and beverage services for guests.

First Mate/Dayworker

Private Vessel 196' M/Y Myllin IV
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Operated, maintained and repaired ship equipment such as winches, cranes and engine room equipment to prevent threats to safety and operations of vessel.
  • Painted and detail multiple ship areas to be restored.

First Mate

Company Water Fantaseas, Charter
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Handled interior and exterior detailing, including wash downs, waxing, teak work and restoration.
  • Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
  • Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.

Education

Graduated - English Language And Literature

Florida Metropolitan University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2002

Bachelor of TV Production And Design -

Taller Cinco
Bogota, Colombia
04.2000

Business Administration -

Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Bogota, Colombia
1996

Diploma -

Intergal High School
Bogota, Colombia
1994

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Routine Maintenance
  • Routine Cleaning
  • Navigation Equipment
  • Vessel Maintenance
  • Engine and Winch Maintenance
  • Heavy Equipment Management
  • Ship Nomenclature
  • Communication System Management
  • Oversee Crew Operations
  • Marine Safety Procedures
  • Loading Cargo

Accomplishments

  • US Citizen/US Passport
  • Over a decade of private and charter first mate operations
  • Capable of performing all day-to-day task, assigned by the Captain
  • Conduct all operations with the utmost regard to safety and quality standards
  • Capable of conducting food and beverage service with light cooking
  • Skilled and experienced with davit, and swim platform loading
  • Experienced with Jet Ski and Tender operations

Certification

  • Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Certified.
  • Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention
  • Elementary First Aid
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
  • Proficiency in Security Awareness

Additional Information

References

78' M/Y Alexia Mario Martinez, Captain -(786)246-7205

72' M/Y FLIM III Marcelo Anda, Captain- captainanda@hotmail.com, -(305)527-2024

196' M/Y Myllin IV James Guy, Chief Engineer- Ph: 44 7864 399 448

Golden Yacht Charters Laura Mesa, OPS Manager – lauramesa@goldenyachtcharters.com -(786) 930-4231

Water Fantaseas Charters Bll Hoeppner, OPS Manager- b.hoeppner2010@gmail.com -(305)213-8706




Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

First Mate, Freelance

Private Vessel 78' M/Y Alexia
01.2017 - 01.2018

First Mate, Freelance

Private Vessel 72' M/Y FLIM III
01.2015 - 01.2018

First Mate/Dayworker

Private Vessel 196' M/Y Myllin IV
01.2015 - 01.2016

First Mate, Freelance

Company Golden Yacht Charters
01.2012 - 01.2018

First Mate

Company Water Fantaseas, Charter
01.2007 - 01.2012

Graduated - English Language And Literature

Florida Metropolitan University

Bachelor of TV Production And Design -

Taller Cinco

Business Administration -

Jorge Tadeo Lozano

Diploma -

Intergal High School
  • Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Certified.
  • Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention
  • Elementary First Aid
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
  • Proficiency in Security Awareness
Camilo Forero