Gage Suter
Kingston,Tennessee
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Yacht Captain /Assistant Fleet Manager
JAGS Boat Company LLC
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by maintaining the highest level of safety and service standards on board.
- Managed a professional crew, ensuring proper training and certifications for optimal performance.
- Delivered exceptional cruising experiences through meticulous route planning and itinerary development.
- Oversaw vessel maintenance, guaranteeing smooth operations and prolonging the yacht''s lifespan.
- Implemented cost-saving measures in fuel consumption, resulting in reduced operating expenses.
- Developed comprehensive safety protocols, minimizing risks and ensuring compliance with maritime regulations.
- Coordinated seamless guest arrivals and departures, providing a welcoming atmosphere on board.
- Built strong relationships with vendors to secure high-quality provisions at competitive prices.
- Safely navigated challenging waters through expert knowledge of weather patterns and sea conditions.
- Conducted thorough pre-departure checks to verify that all equipment was operational and seaworthy.
- Managed financial budgets for vessel operations, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining excellent service quality.
- Maintained accurate records of vessel logs, inventory control, maintenance schedules, and regulatory documentation for audits or inspections.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
Rigger / Dockhand
Hinckley Yachts Services
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Reduced downtime on projects by collaborating closely with other trades to coordinate work schedules.
- Performed load calculations, ensuring the safe and effective execution of lifting operations.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by implementing safe work practices at all times during rigging operations.
- Fabricates, installs and repairs ship’s rigging, as well as surveys and inspects rigging and makes recommendations for replacement or repairs.
- Stepping and unstepping masts, tune rigs, run lines, bend sails.
- Has a forklift operator’s license, understands crane operation and works aloft.
- Splices polyester and dyneema line to fabricate items, such as halyards, outhaul assemblies, reef lines, lazy jacks, etc.
- Inspect and maintain, and install winches, windlasses, hydraulics, mast and deck hardware.
- Makes selections or recommendations of new equipment for customers, such as winches, windlasses, hydraulics, mast and deck hardware.
- Prepares estimates and orders materials.
- May have customer contact and works closely with service managers to meet customer expectations.
- Follow defined instructions and procedures in performance of tasks to an exacting degree,
- Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean work area.
- All work to be performed to Hinckley quality standards.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grace Christian Academy
Knoxville, TN05.2018
Skills
- Guest Relations
- Vessel Navigation
- Route Planning
- Provisioning Coordination
- Yacht Systems
- Customer Service
- Technical Knowledge
- Leadership Abilities
- First Aid Certification
- Engine Operation
- Problem Analysis
- Emergency Procedures
Certification
- USCG 100GT Near Coastal Captain's License
- OSHA Certified Rigger / Signal Person
- Forklift Certified
Timeline
Private Yacht Captain /Assistant Fleet Manager
JAGS Boat Company LLC
09.2022 - 01.2024
Rigger / Dockhand
Hinckley Yachts Services
04.2020 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Grace Christian Academy
- USCG 100GT Near Coastal Captain's License
- OSHA Certified Rigger / Signal Person
- Forklift Certified
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