Russell Cody Dunn
La Marque,USA
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Up And Above Adventures
01.2024 - Current
- Oversee all operations on board the 55 ft
- Viking 70 gross ton vessel including navigation, maintenance, and compliance of local and fishing regulations
- Identify the best fishing grounds using the latest fish finding technology
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed and provide guidance to the crew and passengers
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of fishing equipment and the vessel
- Monitoring seas and weather conditions and adjusting routes as necessary
- Ensuring compliance with Maritime laws and regulations
- The ability to make decisions in high-pressure situations, problem-solving skills, and a passion for fishing
- Creating a positive experience for all clients by providing excellent customer service and addressing any concerns
- Fifteen years of experience as a certified fishing captain and Forty-five years of boating experience
Cody Dunn Outdoor Adventures
01.2012 - Current
- Supervises and coordinates all fishing activities, special event, and tournaments
- Reviews permits and other documentation relative to the environment impact of fish and wildlife resources
- Designs and writes program work plans
- Provides instruction for basic fishing and knot tying
- Instruct safety classes for students and volunteers
- Instruct rules and regulations
- Introduce conservation to kids and veterans
- Coordinate fishing off the docks
- Coordinate all boaters, volunteers, and fishing participants for tournaments and fishing events
- Networking for donations and donors for fishing program
- Maintain equipment and boats
- Promote and advertise fishing program
- Attend community meetings and events
- Hold Board meetings
Director of Fishing Programs
Sea Star Base
01.2017 - 12.2023
- Supervises and coordinates all fishing activities, special events, and tournaments
- Reviews permits and other documentation relative to the environmental impact of fish and wildlife resources
- Designs and writes program work plans
- Provide instruction for basic fishing and knot tying
- Instruct safety classes for students and volunteers
- Instruct rules and regulations
- Introduce conservation to kids and veterans
- Coordinate fishing off the docks
- Coordinate all boaters, volunteers, and fishing participants for tournaments and fishing events
- Networking for donations and donors for fishing program
- Maintain equipment and boats
- Promote and advertise fishing program
- Continued pool services on grounds
- Attend community meetings and events
Director of Facilities
Sea Star Base
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: LEED Certified Platinum 30,000 square foot facility on 10 acres
- Initiate, administer, supervise, coordinate and evaluate all custodial, maintenance, repair, renovation and security services for all buildings, equipment, pools and grounds for maximum effective operation of Sea Star Base Galveston
- Plan and schedule all work activities, projects, and tasks for departmental staff
- Provide appropriate training and monitor the performance of departmental staff
- Conduct performance reviews and associated evaluations of all facilities personnel
- Manage control systems (HVAC, lighting, doors, weather station, etc.)
- Schedule routing and preventative maintenance, cleaning and inspection of grounds, buildings, structures, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, HVAC equipment and other facility components
- Purchase supplies as necessary for building operations from suppliers, vendors, and contractors
- Maintain an inventory control system for equipment and supplies
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal safety regulations
- Establish, implement, and update security and safety related policies and procedures
- Monitor monthly utility invoices and analyze charges and consumption to ensure equipment and building machinery are operating at maximum efficiency
- Monitor and control monthly expenses for facility service operations against budget plan
- Prepare and manage all documents for requested quotes
- Oversee facilities department budget development, preparation, and long-range financial planning
- Schedule facility set up/tear down during rental events including lodging
- Respond to emergencies and available for on call 24-hour session as needed for the purpose of determining and implementing appropriate actions required to resolve situations
- Inspect boats and docks for maintenance and safety
- LEED Certified Platinum 30,000 square foot facility on 10 acres
Lead Maintenance Engineer
Sea Star Base
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Assisted Director of Facilities and Security by supervising, coordinating, and evaluating all custodial, maintenance, repair, renovation and security services for all buildings, equipment, pools and grounds for the effective operations of SSBG
- Trained on system controls (HVAC, lighting, doors, and weather station)
- Scheduled routine and preventative maintenance, cleaned and inspected the grounds, buildings, structures, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, HVAC equipment and other facility components
- Supervised front line employees including scheduling and assigning tasks/duties
- Evaluated the department's long-term needs (staffing, equipment, tools, etc.) and included the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual Task Devise Schedule
- Purchased supplies as necessary for building operations from suppliers, vendors, and contractors
- Assisted in maintaining an inventory control system for equipment and supplies
- Assisted in establishing, implementing, and updating security and safety related policies and procedures
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal safety regulations
- Assisted in monitoring monthly utility invoices, analyze charges and consumption to ensure equipment and building machinery operating at maximum efficiency
- Assisted with the responsibility for facilities department budget development, preparation, long-range financial planning
- Assisted with monitoring and controlling monthly expenses for facility services operations against budget plan
- Assisted with preparing all documents for requests for quotations as necessary
- Assisted with scheduling of facilities set up/tear down during rental events including lodging and wristband distribution
- Drove shuttle bus as needed for events held at SSBG
Get Er Dunn Charters
01.2013 - Current
- Take paying customers out to the Jetties to fish
- Taught fishing
- Taught boating safety
- Casting
- How to catch and release correctly
- Rules and Regulations on fishing
- Conservation
Front Desk Clerk
KIPP Coastal Village School
01.2009 - 12.2014
- Coordinated bus transportation for students
- Input student data for lottery/wait list
- Repaired office and classroom equipment
- Answered phones and filing
- Provided excellent customer service for parents, students, and staff
- Monitored security through Raptor safety system
- Monitored security at front door
Off-line Repairman
Whirlpool Corporation
01.1987 - 12.2008
- Repaired refrigerators
- Troubleshoot refrigerators
Education
High School Diploma -
Hartford High School
01.1987
Certification
- 25 Ton Master Captain License
- TWIC Certification
- Certified Commercial Pool Operator
- Certificate of Training Completion for Boy Scout Ranger
- First Aid and CPR Certification in Boaters Safety
- National Safe Boating Council Safe Boating Instructor
- Crane Operator
Accomplishments
- Taught 21,000 kids in the Galveston/Houston area to fish.
- Taken 3,500 children and adults with severe disabilities fishing.
- Taken 1,500 veterans fishing.
- Gave 7 Make A Wish type foundation fishing trips.
- Hosted the first ever Special Olympics Fishing Tournament.
- Safe Boating for over 45 years.
References
- Gina Spagnola, President of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce, GSpagnola@galvestonchamber.com, 409-789-5906
- Dr. Jennifer Goodman, Superintendent of Odyssey Academy, jgoodman@odyssey-academy.com, 409-789-0534
- Worth (PJ) Nelson, Owner/CEO of Sea Star Base Galveston, pjnelsonIII007@gmail.com, 281-923-8844
- Robert Campbell, Owner of Captain Roy's Marine Training & Captains School & National Safe Boating Council Safe Boating Instructor School, 713-594-1876
Timeline
Up And Above Adventures
01.2024 - Current
Director of Fishing Programs
Sea Star Base
01.2017 - 12.2023
Director of Facilities
Sea Star Base
01.2016 - 12.2017
Lead Maintenance Engineer
Sea Star Base
01.2014 - 12.2016
Get Er Dunn Charters
01.2013 - Current
Cody Dunn Outdoor Adventures
01.2012 - Current
Front Desk Clerk
KIPP Coastal Village School
01.2009 - 12.2014
Off-line Repairman
Whirlpool Corporation
01.1987 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
Hartford High School
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