GLENN CLOUSE
Jupiter,FL
Summary
Long-term oriented Captain seeking position on a private motor yacht between 75'-125'. My ideal position will be within a positive environment where loyalty and hard work is appreciated. Looking forward to utilizing my 25+ years of experience and multi-faceted skill set to continue providing a great Ownership experience.
Top-notch professional with extensive experience in the yachting industry. Highly skilled in navigating while providing safe, comfortable experience for passengers. Skilled in emergency procedures with aptitude to make quick and decisive decisions under pressure.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CAPTAIN/ENGINEER
MY HEARTBEAT
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Captain/Engineer for 2 crew/4 guest program that completed 1x trip per month, 2-3 days in duration
- Performed all planning, maintenance and upkeep
- Set up scheduled maintenance programs, logs, and operational procedures
- Furnished monthly operational and expense reports utilizing Quicken
- Participated in yard/refit periods and oversaw projects including bottom painting, window removal, and gasket replacement
- Sourced and managed outside contractors
- Completed all projects on time and within budget
- 90' Hargrave | Private
CAPTAIN/ENGINEER
MY IRRESISTIBLE TOO
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Took delivery of brand new boat and completed extensive punch list
- Removed both port and starboard stabilizers to beef up hull with redboard and fiberglass after discovering that the hull was flexing around both on sea trial
- Corrected vibration issues in both shafts, props, and struts
- Oversaw 3 crew/4-6 guest program that completed 1x 4-5 day trip per month
- Prepared monthly operational and expense reports in Quicken
- In charge of all maintenance and upkeep as well as warranty work
- Managed yard periods including outside contractors and budgets/timelines
- 100' Ocean Alexander | Private
CAPTAIN/ENGINEER
MY IRRESISTIBLE
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed 2 crew/4-6 guest program that completed 2 trips per month, each 5-7 days as well as 2-week trip to Cuba and shipment to Med for 5 months
- Prepared monthly operational and expense reports
- Managed all aspects of yard periods and completed projects on time and budget
- Oversaw maintenance and upkeep
- 78' Marlow Explorer | Private
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Tulane University
New Orleans, LASkills
- Yacht operations management
- Accurate insurance claims history
- Experienced boat handler
- Comprehensive trip planning
- Concierge proficiency
- Guest transport coordination
- Excursion planning
- Strong organizational skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Proficient in verbal and written communication
- Team leadership
- Managed maintenance program timelines
- Financial management
- Skilled in financial software management
- Inventory control
- Project execution management
- Yard period optimization
- Event coordination skills
- Food sourcing
- Weather-based navigation strategies
- Technical troubleshooting
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
Accomplishments
Traveled from South Florida to Newfoundland and back. Delivered boat safely and on schedule. Shipped boat from South Florida to Italy on yacht transport and back. Spent 5 months traveling the Mediterranean with owners on board. Traveled to Cuba with local yacht club group on "people-to-people educational exchange.
Certification
- USCG 200 TON OCEAN OPERATOR CAPTAIN'S CERTIFICATE
- PADI CERTIFIED DIVER
Timeline
CAPTAIN/ENGINEER
MY HEARTBEAT
05.2018 - 05.2021
CAPTAIN/ENGINEER
MY IRRESISTIBLE TOO
06.2016 - 04.2018
CAPTAIN/ENGINEER
MY IRRESISTIBLE
12.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History
Tulane University
Personal Time and Travel
Jun 2021 - Present