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Curtis Richard Thomas

Curtis Richard Thomas

Daytona Beach

Summary

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

First Mate

M/Y SKYCHASER
04.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assisted management with a multi million dollar refit of an 86ft motor yacht.
  • Assured vessel was equipped with all necessary safety equipment.
  • Took delivery of new 28ft tender and prepared vessel to owners expectations.
  • Participated in new owners maiden voyage.

First Mate

M/Y "COOL CHANGE"
10.2021 - 04.2024
  • As the first mate on Cool Change I assisted with the safe navigation of several Bahamas crossings that spanned 3 to 4 months in duration.
  • In charge of our 28' Boston Whaler and its safe passage from island to island.
  • Performed general maintenance on both Cool Change and its tender.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.

Freelance- First Mate

M/Y "SHE MADE ME DO IT"
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Assisted in the delivery and preparation of a brand-new vessel, including equipping the vessel with all necessary equipment that was tailored to the new yacht owner's requests.
  • Performed general maintenance of the vessel.
  • Assisted in operation of the vessel during a 3 week trip around the west coast of Florida, without incident.

First Mate

M/Y "BACKSTAGE"
12.2014 - 04.2021


  • Performed general maintenance of the vessel and created a maintenance schedule.
  • During the summer season I cruised the Bahamas and Florida Keys and oversaw activities, including diving, fishing, watersports, entertainment festivities, anchor watch, etc.
  • Additional responsibilities included the operation and maintenance of a 37' Intrepid, 39' Top Gun Cigarette, 28' Chris Craft, 14' RHIB, and two PWC's.

Education

High School Diploma -

Miami Palmetto Senior High
Miami, FL
06-2013

Skills

  • Safety procedures
  • Team management
  • Crew oversight
  • Seamanship abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Physical stamina
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service

Interests

  • Running/General Fitness
  • Free-diving/Spearfishing
  • Outdoor Recreation

Timeline

First Mate

M/Y SKYCHASER
04.2024 - 05.2025

First Mate

M/Y "COOL CHANGE"
10.2021 - 04.2024

Freelance- First Mate

M/Y "SHE MADE ME DO IT"
05.2021 - 07.2021

First Mate

M/Y "BACKSTAGE"
12.2014 - 04.2021

High School Diploma -

Miami Palmetto Senior High

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