Kenneth Dimarzio
Juneau,AK
Summary
Veteran captain with 16 years of expertise in guiding and commanding ships and boats while following safety procedures. Adept in employing navigational equipment, preparation, communication and knowledge of weather, surroundings and obstacles. Strong leader in offering concise direction and supervision of crew members attending to ship operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Juneau Tours And Whale Watching
2022.04 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Tug Captain
Amak Towing
2018.10 - 2022.04
- Operated conventional twin screw tugs in ship assist roll in the port of Juneau.
- Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts and passenger status.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
Owner/Captain
Seward Maritime
2013.11 - 2018.10
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Mate
Norseman Maritime
2007.06 - 2013.09
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items and protecting products from damage or loss.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
Education
AVTEC - Alaska's Institute of Technology
Seward, AKBachelor of Science - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05.2005
Skills
- Systems Implementations
- Maintaining Compliance
- Complex Problems Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Emergency Procedures
- Vessel Safety
- Preventive Maintenance
- Marine Regulations and Policies
Certification
- U.S. Coast Guard 1600 Ton Master License Near Coastal
- U.S. Coast Guard Master of Towing Near Coastal
- Unlimited Radar Observers License
- TWIC Transportation Worker Identification Credential
- First aid CPR
- Current Medical Certificate
- Reference Number 3289754
Timeline
Operations Manager
Juneau Tours And Whale Watching
2022.04 - Current
Tug Captain
Amak Towing
2018.10 - 2022.04
Owner/Captain
Seward Maritime
2013.11 - 2018.10
Mate
Norseman Maritime
2007.06 - 2013.09
AVTEC - Alaska's Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Coast Guard 1600 Ton Master License Near Coastal
- U.S. Coast Guard Master of Towing Near Coastal
- Unlimited Radar Observers License
- TWIC Transportation Worker Identification Credential
- First aid CPR
- Current Medical Certificate
- Reference Number 3289754
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