Chad Belhumeur
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Dynamic Boat Captain with extensive experience at Self Employed excelling in navigation and safety management. Proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and effective communication. Skilled in vessel maintenance and emergency management, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations while fostering teamwork and collaboration among crew members.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boat Captain
Self Employed Services
Hampton, NH
05.2005 - 11.2025
- Navigated diverse waterways, ensuring safe and efficient transport of passengers and cargo.
- Conducted routine vessel maintenance to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols, enhancing crew readiness for emergency situations.
- Collaborated with clients to customize charter experiences based on preferences and needs.
- Managed trip itineraries, optimizing routes for fuel efficiency and time management.
- Monitored weather conditions, adjusting plans proactively to maintain passenger comfort and safety.
- Utilized navigation technology to chart courses accurately, improving overall journey reliability.
- Identified potential hazards quickly, addressing them proactively to prevent accidents or damage to the vessel.
- Navigated challenging waters skillfully, ensuring safe and efficient transit of passengers and cargo.
- Improved crew morale with effective leadership techniques that fostered teamwork while addressing individual needs or concerns promptly.
- Conducted informative tours for passengers, sharing knowledge about local history, wildlife, and points of interest.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and accommodating special requests during charters.
- Ensured compliance with all federal regulations by maintaining proper certifications and adhering to maritime laws during voyages.
- Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts and passenger status.
- Calculated sightings of land by using electronic sounding devices.
- Managed financial aspects of the vessel''s operation by tracking expenses, creating budgets, and handling payments from clients.
- Enhanced safety measures by implementing strict protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.
- Maximized fuel efficiency through careful route planning and monitoring engine performance regularly.
- Performed meticulous record-keeping duties, documenting essential information such as maintenance logs, crew hours, and trip itineraries for future reference.
- Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety.
- Maintained vessel in pristine condition through diligent cleaning, maintenance, and repairs for optimal performance.
- Kept guest areas clean, removing trash and dirty dishes.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Researched and evaluated natural phenomena to minimize issues regarding tides, currents, winds and weather events.
- Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
Contractor
Self-employeed
Hampton, NH
04.2010 - 04.2025
- Managed project timelines and deliverables effectively to ensure client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with clients to define project scope and requirements for successful outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, detailing phases, resources, and milestones.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to maintain quality standards across various projects.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing resource allocation during project execution.
- Monitored project progress, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to meet deadlines.
- Provided expert advice on best practices and compliance in construction processes to clients.
- Trained junior contractors on industry standards and safety protocols for improved team performance.
- Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Coordinated timely delivery of materials and resources to job sites, preventing delays in project timelines.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established long-term relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Alvirne High School
Hudson, NH06.1994
Skills
Boat handling
Mooring operations
Team management
Maritime regulations
Emergency management
First aid proficiency
Environmental awareness
Anchoring techniques
Navigation expertise
Electronic equipment operation
Passenger care
Weather forecasting
Radio communication
Vessel maintenance
Safety procedures implementation
Fuel management
Radar operation
Relationship building
Customer relations
Operational planning
Problem analysis
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Marine engineering
Reliability
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Vessel navigation
Navigation tools
Decision-making
Watercraft safety
USCG regulations
Boat steering
Route navigation
Self motivation
Engine and winch maintenance
Map reading
Professionalism
Physical stamina
Weather prediction
Certification
Captains license OUPV 6 pack
Twic card
Med card
First aid certification
CPR certification
Timeline
Contractor
Self-employeed
04.2010 - 04.2025
Boat Captain
Self Employed Services
05.2005 - 11.2025
High School Diploma - General Studies
Alvirne High School