Garrett Schlapkohl
Stuart,FL
Summary
Versatile First Mate with nearly three years experience at Buck Shot Sport Fishing. Consistent with vessel inspections and equipment maintenance. Routine cleaning of any dirt or debris on the boat. Reliable and respectful even on my worst days. Prioritizing safety and guest experiences over my own self interest. Experienced in catching large game fish and educating clients on fishing techniques while maintaining a professional and fun atmosphere on board.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
First Mate
Buck Shot Sport Fishing
Stuart, FL
06.2023 - 02.2026
- Assisted in navigation and operation of vessels during fishing and boat yard trips.
- Prioritizing safety while handling fish or situations that can take place on the boat.
- Equipment maintenance: keeping up with the corrosion on the metal, waxing/polishing both metal and paint, cleaning and waxing eisenglass as well as taking it down and storing it safely, rinse and oil rods, reels, tools along with tackle, checking water strainers for blockage or build up, routine checks to make sure air conditioners, fridges, freezers, toilets, sinks and showers are operational.
- Educating owners or guests on fishing techniques and local marine life.
- Consistently stocking the boat with cleaning, polishing, fishing, and food supplies
- Address guest needs, questions, or concerns.
- Handled lines and fenders to moor vessels to marinas as well as anchoring out at sea.
- Helped Coordinate with contractors, overseeing repairs, and reporting quality of the work that was done.
- Regular vessel inspections to identify issues and handle them accordingly.
- Have spent most of my professional time fishing for sailfish while occasionally fishing for marlin and tuna. However I have spent the majority of my life fishing for bottom fish/pelagics off the east coast of Florida and several Bahama islands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jensen Beach High School
Jensen Beach, FL05.2019
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Environmental awareness
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Safety management
- Vessel inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Professional demeanor
Additional Information
I have also had two other jobs prior to taking this one. I started at nineteen as an assistant to an independent contractor. He was an HVAC technician working for TRANE. I worked with Mr. Tussaint for less than a year and was let go on good terms as he had no work left for me to do. Afterward I was an assistant manager for over 2 years at a printing company called TDAH in pompano beach. I left the company on good terms to work for captain Allan Black on the Why Knot whom I still work for. I have also attended Florida Atlantic University for 2 years but I stopped attending shortly before receiving my Associates degree.
Timeline
First Mate
Buck Shot Sport Fishing
06.2023 - 02.2026
High School Diploma -
Jensen Beach High School