Joshua DeKoning
Bonita Springs,FL
Summary
Dynamic and determined Boat Captain with extensive experience at Good Time Charters, excelling in vessel navigation and emergency management. Recognized for maintaining safety and compliance while leading operations with 28 passengers. Proven ability to enhance customer service and streamline processes, ensuring peak performance in challenging conditions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Boat Captain
Good Time Charters
Fort Myers Beach, Fl
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained peak performance in varying conditions such as weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
- Ensured the safe navigation of the vessel in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding wildlife care.
- monitored and captained a 34 foot 14 foot wide vessel with 28 paying passengers
Dock Master
Snookbight Marina
Fort Myers Beach, Fl
10.2023 - Current
- Anchor award holder for 2024, which is only given to one employee at Suntex Marinas each year.
- Oversaw the boat club schedule and special requests in advance to achieve organized operations.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Performed daily maintenance and cleaning of boat equipment and supplies.
Beach Attendant and Food Runner
The Club at Barefoot Beach
Fort Myers Beach, Fl
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Trained new employees on daily operations, pointing out safety mechanisms, and proper expectations to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assisted with setting up tents, cabanas/ beach chairs, and other structures for beach events.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring activities on the beach.
Tooling Manager
TriStar Molding
Marcellus, Mi
04.2016 - 08.2023
- Started off as maintenance, moved to tooling manager, where I oversaw three mold technicians: created schedules, dealt with conflicts, and headed mold technicians.
- Participated in vendor selection process by evaluating proposals from multiple suppliers based on pricing structure and delivery timelines.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
- Oversaw the maintenance of tooling inventory records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of data.
Bait Shop Employee
Estero River Outfitters
Estero, Fl
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Handled customer phone calls, providing product information and stock availability.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with locating desired products and offering advice on product selection.
- Conducted price changes and label updates as directed by management.
- Operated register to process cash or credit card payments for purchases.
Education
Bachelors in Administrative Management - minor in Leadership
Adrian College
Adrian, Mi12.2022
6 pack Captains License, 100 ton Captains License - CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
Captain School of Cape Coral
Cape Coral, Fl08.2022
Associate of Applied Science -
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, Mi12.2019
Early Graduation -
Lawton High School
Lawton, Mi06.2019
Solidworks Certificate -
Van Buren Vo-Tech Center
Lawrence, Mi06.2018
Skills
- Determined and dedicated
- Vessel navigation
- Equipment maintenance
- Weather monitoring
- Customer service
- Maritime regulations
- Emergency management
Timeline
Boat Captain
Good Time Charters
02.2025 - Current
Beach Attendant and Food Runner
The Club at Barefoot Beach
04.2024 - 11.2024
Dock Master
Snookbight Marina
10.2023 - Current
Bait Shop Employee
Estero River Outfitters
05.2022 - 07.2022
Tooling Manager
TriStar Molding
04.2016 - 08.2023
Bachelors in Administrative Management - minor in Leadership
Adrian College
6 pack Captains License, 100 ton Captains License - CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
Captain School of Cape Coral
Associate of Applied Science -
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Early Graduation -
Lawton High School
Solidworks Certificate -
Van Buren Vo-Tech Center
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