Jon Goslee
Yacht Captain
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Seasoned Yacht Captain with a distinguished career as a Freelance Captain and demonstrated leadership and navigation expertise onboard a range of catamarans. Achieved success in guest satisfaction through mentorship and personalized cruising and luxury experiences. Adept at applying navigational resources to promote passenger, crew and port safety with a demonstrated seafaring professionalism.
Pursuing salaried contract role that offers professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective resource management for an established charter company.
Veteran Captain with 10 years of expertise in commanding luxury catamarans while promoting seamanship across full scope of operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Freelance Yacht Captain
Self-employeed
02.2018 - Current
- Mentored junior and mid-level crew members in career development in the yachting industry, leading to increased job satisfaction and career development.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by maintaining the highest level of safety and service standards on board.
- Delivered exceptional cruising experiences through meticulous route planning and itinerary development.
- Coordinated seamless guest arrivals and departures, providing a welcoming atmosphere on board.
- Managed a professional crew, ensuring proper training and certifications for optimal performance.
- 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 and inspections.
- Collaborated effectively with charter brokers to ensure successful bookings and repeat clientele.
- Safely navigated challenging waters through expert knowledge of weather patterns and sea conditions.
- Implemented environmentally friendly practices onboard, reducing waste generation and promoting sustainable yachting operations.
- Organized entertaining events for guests including private dinners, beach excursions, fishing trips, or water activities for unforgettable experiences onboard.
Catamaran Captain
Miami Beach Catamaran Company LLC.
02.2019 - Current
- Day charters, corporate events, private parties, sunset cruises and tours with up to 44 passengers on 4-6 hour voyages in Miami.
- The company owns a fleet of three custom-built sailing vessels with full range of amenities for guests.
- Oversee 3 crew members in charter operations and maintain a safe working team environment.
Dive Boat Captain
Aqua Life Divers
08.2024 - Current
- Served as Dive Boat Captain for tailored diving experiences on reef sites along the east coast of Florida, from Lighthouse Point to Fort Lauderdale.
- Commercial diving vessel, single screw, that can accommodate up to 20 passengers with safe dive gear available for passengers
- Conduct safety briefings based on sea conditions and dive locations with crew members and passengers
Marine Yacht Captain
Private S/Y Obsession, Sunreef 74
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Served as Captain for private family-owned sailing yacht for a period of 1.5 years, providing transport and safe operations to a number of waypoints on the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico, including: West Palm Beach, Key West, Isla Mujeres, Grand Caymans.
- Trained crew according to vessel operations, passages, and sea conditions for owner and passenger safety.
- Guaranteed smooth operations of yacht for optimal performance, resource management and navigation.
Marine Yacht Captain
IYACHT Club
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Served as Captain for IYACHT on weeklong term charters for fleet luxury sailing catamarans and trimarans.
- Charters included guest-centered experiences such as diving, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, hiking and exceptional dream vacations.
- Managed vessels with chef onboard to enhance guest experience through excellence in professional food service.
- Maintained a 5-star rating for duration of service with IYACHT
Education
100 Ton Captains License - US Coast Guard
Stewart Marine Academy
Bayview, TX 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 05.2001 -
Skills
Open Water PADI Scuba Certified
Private Pilot License
Navigation
Yacht Maintenance
Risk Assessment
Vessel Inspection
Equipment Maintenance
Operational Planning
Immersive Excursions
Career Mentorship
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
Transitioned into the private yacht sector after 23 years of successful ownership of a chain of extreme sporting goods retail stores.
Certification
PADI Advanced open water diver
Timeline
Dive Boat Captain
Aqua Life Divers
08.2024 - Current
Marine Yacht Captain
Private S/Y Obsession, Sunreef 74
05.2022 - 12.2023
Marine Yacht Captain
IYACHT Club
11.2021 - 08.2022
Catamaran Captain
Miami Beach Catamaran Company LLC.
02.2019 - Current
Freelance Yacht Captain
Self-employeed
02.2018 - Current
100 Ton Captains License - US Coast Guard
Stewart Marine Academy
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business
The Ohio State University
05.2001 -