Christopher Shintani
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
A motivated Cal Maritime Academy Cadet with over 7+ years of customer service. Familiar with maintaining, repairing, and working on small craft vessels. A responsible individual who is detail-oriented, and has an aptitude to learn.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dock Master
Freedom Boat Club
Sausalito, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Clean and maintain vessels and Club location according to company standards
- Daily clerical work to prepare reservation logs, fuel logs and weather reports
- Perform equipment checks to make sure all necessary equipment is on board
- Work outside in the elements and stand for an extended period of time
Industrial/Canvas Sewing Assistant
~ Ullman Sail Loft
Santa Ana, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Evaluate, repair, and maintain sail as needed and assist in the construction of new sails.
- Operate an industrial sewing machine, and sew materials such as canvas, Dacron, nylon, carbon.
- Responsible for setup, seaming sail panels, patch making, and sewing.
Deckhand
~ Paradiso Yacht Charters
Newport Beach, CA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Assist in getting the vessel underway and docking.
- Wash and tidy up the vessel, making sure the boat is presentable and clean.
- Assist in the operation of the vessel as needed and ensure safety of passengers.
Aquatics Instructor & Maintenance Assistant
~ Boy Scouts of America
Newport Beach, CA
05.2015 - 08.2022
- Prepare and deliver curriculum/activities to engage and thrill youth of all ages from 7 years old, all the way up to 18 years old.
- Repair, service, and maintain outboards, boats, and facilities as needed.
- Instruct youth water, boating and paddle craft safety. Be a positive role model and mentor to youth participants.
Receptionist and File Room Clerk (Radiology Dept.)
~ Memorial Care Orange Coast Medical Center
Fountain Valley, CA
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Receive and greet patients, maintain filing systems and utilize a PC to enter, retrieve, and print information
- Compile data for upcoming appointments and ensure it matches physicians orders, coordinate medical reporting, and records for review
- Perform operator functions and patient receiving and other duties as directed.
- Answer incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
Cal State Maritime Academy
Vallejo12-2025
Associate of Arts - Communications Studies
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa05.2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Sewing
- Problem Resolution
- Small Boat Handling
- Sailing Experience
- Photography
- Adobe Lightroom
Certification
- Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
- California Boater Card
- Merchant Mariner Credential (Cadet)
Timeline
Dock Master
Freedom Boat Club
01.2024 - Current
Industrial/Canvas Sewing Assistant
~ Ullman Sail Loft
05.2022 - Current
Deckhand
~ Paradiso Yacht Charters
08.2021 - 08.2022
Receptionist and File Room Clerk (Radiology Dept.)
~ Memorial Care Orange Coast Medical Center
10.2018 - 08.2021
Aquatics Instructor & Maintenance Assistant
~ Boy Scouts of America
05.2015 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
Cal State Maritime Academy
Associate of Arts - Communications Studies
Orange Coast College
- Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
- California Boater Card
- Merchant Mariner Credential (Cadet)
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