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HENRY WARRINGTON

Key Largo,FL

Summary

Boat Captain and Farming Operations Manager with 15 years of management experience in the USA, Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean. USCG-certified Master Captain 50T Master/Mate NC and owner-operator of 'Off Course Charters' in Key Largo, FL. Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and verbal, and I can speak basic Brazilian Portuguese. USA citizen and valid passport holder. Valid TWIC card.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Boat Captain

Off Course Charters
Key Largo, FL
03.2020 - Current
  • Owner and operator of Off Course Charters in Key Largo, FL.
  • Managing all aspects of a small business, including accounting, captaining, social media, and marketing.
  • Making sure that the vessel is in immaculate condition, and ready to go at a moment’s notice.
  • Making sure that the vessel is properly maintained, and all scheduled maintenance is done on time.
  • Making sure that all federal, state, and local laws are being followed.
  • Expert in docking, launching, trailering, and boating.
  • Most importantly, making sure that customers have an excellent and safe time on the water.
  • Conducted pre-voyage inspections to ensure the boat was seaworthy and compliant with regulations.
  • Navigated vessels through rough waters using knowledge of tides, currents, weather patterns and navigational aids.
  • Scheduled regular maintenance for engines, motors and other machinery onboard.
  • Inspected all areas of the vessel regularly for signs of damage or wear.
  • Developed and implemented emergency response plans for various scenarios.

Director of Operations

Brooks Tropicals
Homestead, FL
06.2008 - 03.2020
  • Lead, manage, and direct all the company’s operations in Belize, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica.
  • Participate in food safety audits, as well as GAP and personnel audits.
  • Draft and follow production budgets for the USA, Belize, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.
  • Manage and lead a team of seven managers and 200 employees in Florida, and 500 employees in Belize, as well as growing operations in the Dominican Republic.
  • Manage all operations from land preparation, fertilization, up to harvest, and packing for the company's 1,200 acres of papaya fields in Belize.
  • Manage the packinghouse with 200 employees, including food safety audits, in Florida.
  • Make sure all company policies are followed for the production and export of fruit to the USA.
  • Comply with all OSHA regulations to ensure worker safety.
  • Ensuring the image, vision, and culture of the company are maintained at all times.
  • Monthly P&L analysis of all the fields and operations.

Grower

Self Employed.
Chetumal, Mexico
06.2006 - 06.2008
  • Performed various tasks related to soil fertility maintenance such as irrigating, tilling and applying fertilizer.
  • Supervised and monitored the growth process of crops, including soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, harvesting and post-harvest handling.
  • Trained farm workers on proper procedures for planting, cultivating and harvesting crops safely.
  • Provided guidance on proper cultivation techniques to ensure optimal yield and quality of produce.
  • Maintained accurate records of crop production activities such as seed types, fertilizer applications, irrigation schedules and weather conditions.

Nursery Project Manager

Self Employed.
Mogi Guacu And Ciudad Valles, Mexico and Brazil
01.1997 - 06.2006
  • Citrus Tree Nursery project manager in Mexico and Brazil.
  • Managed new construction sites for several big citrus companies like Fazenda Sete Lagoas and Citrofrut in Brazil.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.

Education

Degree in Agriculture - Agriculture, Plant Production

Pretoria University of Technology
South-Africa
01.1996

Skills

  • Multilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Time management
  • Vessel maintenance and navigation
  • Safety compliance
  • Pre-voyage inspections
  • Equipment maintenance and mooring operations
  • Business management
  • Project management
  • First aid proficiency
  • Problem-solving
  • Scuba diver certified

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Boat Captain

Off Course Charters
03.2020 - Current

Director of Operations

Brooks Tropicals
06.2008 - 03.2020

Grower

Self Employed.
06.2006 - 06.2008

Nursery Project Manager

Self Employed.
01.1997 - 06.2006

Degree in Agriculture - Agriculture, Plant Production

Pretoria University of Technology

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