Dion Davis
Sarasota
Summary
Hardworking Captain skilled in leveraging navigation knowledge to ensure safe transport of passengers crew and cargo. Demonstrated success in overseeing equipment maintenance illustrated many years of industry performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boat Captain
Private Client
Sarasota
2022.04 - Current
- Operator of 50 ft Viking sport fishvessel
- Navigated courses and determined speeds using navigation tools.
- Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship.
- Assisted in training new staff members in basic seamanship skills such as knot tying, line handling.
- Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
Fishing Guide
Gulfcoast Offshore ventures
Sarasota
2020.01 - Current
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as changing oil, inspecting fuel lines, as needed.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding catch limits and size requirements.
- Instructed clients on proper fishing techniques and safety measures.
- Organized and prepared all necessary equipment for trips, such as rods, reels, bait, lures, tackle boxes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of boats to ensure they were in safe working order.
- Operator of several different vessels in fleet including 42 ft freeman , 40 ft Cabo as well as others.
Fishing Guide
Bad Habit Sport fishing
Sarasota
2017.04 - 2022.04
- Operated of 41 ft custom Morgan Sportfish Vessel .
- Cleaned fish for clients at the end of trips when requested.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as changing oil, inspecting fuel lines, as needed.
- Handled payments from customers after completion of services rendered.
- Monitored weather conditions throughout the trip to ensure maximum safety for passengers.
Education
General Studies
Venice High School
Venice, FL2003-05
Skills
- Navigation techniques
- Vessel operations
- Weather assessment
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- GPS operations
- Ship handling
Certification
- Merchant marine credentials
Timeline
Boat Captain
Private Client
2022.04 - Current
Fishing Guide
Gulfcoast Offshore ventures
2020.01 - Current
Fishing Guide
Bad Habit Sport fishing
2017.04 - 2022.04
General Studies
Venice High School