Veteran 100-ton Master Captain with 13 years of expertise in guiding and commanding ships while following safety procedures. Adept in employing navigational equipment, preparation, communication and knowledge of weather, surroundings and obstacles. Strong leader in offering concise direction and supervision of crew members attending to ship operations.
Hi, I’m
Aron Rodriguez
Port Isabel,TX
Summary
Overview
21
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Chicago Girl
Sport Fishing Yacht Captain
12.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Transfer Trip - Tarpon Springs, FL to South Padre Island, TX through the Gulf of Mexico. 6 days.
- Interviewed and hired crew members and assigned watches and living quarters to crew members.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessel, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
- Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
- Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
- Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Towed and maneuvered vessel in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Managed efficient fuel, fluids, supply and food replenishment at port stops.
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
Southern Wave Catamaran Cruises
Dinner Cruise Captain
11.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Complete checklist prior to Cruise to ensure safety for passengers and crew.
- Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships.
- Exercise leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Resolve problems, improve operations and provide exceptional service.
- Prep for next days charter ensuring all provisions are stocked on board.
Pontoon On Padre
Pontoon Cruise Captain
05.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Prep and Maintain boat cleanliness.
- Build personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Educate on local wildlife and fisheries.
- Resolve problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Work flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Plan and execute efficient tour routes by using maps and other navigational tools.
- Arrange for additional resources and personnel when needed to accommodate larger tour requests. (multiple boats and captains)
- Furnish customers with unique experiences by developing and creating new tour routes.
- Guided groups of up to 6 people on scheduled tours.
- Demonstrate superior professionalism while interacting with customers and local businesses.
- Collaborate with other tour guides to provide comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
- Establish positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
Captain Murphy’s
Bay Fishing Captain
05.2004 - Current
Job overview
- Prep vessel with bait and tackle for the amount of customers per charter.
- Thoroughly inspect vessel prior to each trip to ensure safety and smooth sailing.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrate a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Resolve problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Work flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Cultivate interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Provide professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Build personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Provide information on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
- Delivere timely and accurate updates to cruise coordinator regarding charter progress.
- Guide groups of up to 40 people on scheduled Bay Fishing tours.
Isla Tours
Dolphin Watch Captain
05.2004 - Current
Job overview
- Vessel- “Murphy’s Law” Double Deck (100 person capacity) 60tons, 2 Detroit Engines.
- Assess course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety.
- Maintain records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts and passenger status.
- Interact with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.
- Plan routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and charter goals.
- Inspect and assess telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Complete regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Thoroughly inspect boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Operate large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Adhere to local laws and regulations.
Longboards Bar & Grill
Yacht Captain
12.2023 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Transfer Trip- West Palm Beach, FL to South Padre Island, TX through the Intracoastal Waterway ICW. 21 Days.
- Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.
- Identified patterns and trends that resulted in undesirable outcomes or compromised program compliance and developed corrective action plans.
- Kept guest areas clean, removing trash and dirty dishes.
- Met with event director to discuss event details, timelines and specific equipment that would be required.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
- Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment and dredging gear prior to departures.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- 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.
- Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
- Researched and evaluated natural phenomena to minimize issues regarding tides, currents, winds and weather events.
Education
The University of Texas At San AntonioSan Antonio, TX
Bachelor Of Kinesiology from Education
05.2013
University Overview
EC-12 Physical Education & Health
Skills
- Guest relations
- Vessel navigation
- Crew management
- Menu planning
- Language proficiency
- Route planning
- Engine operation
- Weather forecasting
- Emergency procedures
- Staff development
- Safety management
- Problem analysis
- Team management
- Operational planning
- Training facilitation
- Relationship building
- Strategic leadership
- Customer relations
- Professional demeanor
- Crew oversight
- Engine and winch operation
- Docking control
- Watercraft maintenance and operation
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Navigational control
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management abilities
- Goal setting
- Adaptability
- Passenger services
- Multitasking Abilities
- USCG regulations
Certification
100-Ton Master Captain
License #3006740
Texas Real Estate Agent
License #715636
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Sport Fishing Yacht Captain
Chicago Girl
12.2024 - Current
Dinner Cruise Captain
Southern Wave Catamaran Cruises
11.2024 - Current
Yacht Captain
Longboards Bar & Grill
12.2023 - 11.2024
Pontoon Cruise Captain
Pontoon On Padre
05.2021 - Current
Bay Fishing Captain
Captain Murphy’s
05.2004 - Current
Dolphin Watch Captain
Isla Tours
05.2004 - Current
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor Of Kinesiology from Education
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