Kevin Holliday
Key West,FL
Summary
Capable maritime professional with robust experience and diverse skillset in effectively navigating marine vessels. Skillful in anchoring, docking and guiding ships according to established regulations and rules. Motivated to eliminate issues and incidents by consistently following safety protocols.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boat Captain
Opal Key Marina
02.2022 - Current
- Captain of four ferry boats, ranging from 26 to 50 foot
- Responsible for passenger safety
- Daily maintenance and cleaning.
- Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety
Ordinary Seaman
Metson Marine Services
11.2021 - 04.2022
- OS aboard a 90 foot research vessel
- Responsible for the daily operation of the vessel, including engine maintenance, research equipment operation and line handling.
Boat Captain
Haig Point Ferry Company
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Captain of six ferry boats
- From 60 to 23 feet
- Responsible for the daily operation of the vessels navigation and safety.
- Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability
Boat Captain
Bloody Point Golf Resort
10.2014 - 12.2017
- Captain of four ferry boats
- From 45 to 23 feet -Responsible for daily operation of four vessels, including navigation, maintenance and safety
- Bellman/Boat mate
Bellman, nd Mate
The Inn at Palmetto Bluff
09.2010 - 10.2014
- Mate aboard a 60’ antique vessel
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
Second Mate
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
04.2011 - 07.2011
- Second mate aboard a 90’ research vessel -Responsible for daily operation of vessel, including navigation, maintenance and safety.
Assistant Director of Marine Operations
Westin Resort and Marina
10.2006 - 08.2010
- Responsible for the daily operations of three passenger and two cargo vessels
- Management of a 40 slip marina
- Supervision of employees, including, licensed captains, mates, marina dockhands and security personnel - Facilities Security Officer for a cruise ship terminal accommodating ships up to 950 ft.
USCG Licensed Captain
Hilton/ Westin Resort and Marina
05.2002 - 10.2006
- Captain of three ferry boats, ranging from 26 to 50 foot
- Captain of a 75 foot motor yacht, including intercostal deliveries - Captain of a World War II landing craft
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
St Mary’s College of Maryland
Saint Marys City, MD05-1992
Skills
- Navigation tools
- Ship maintenance and security
- USCG regulations
- Safety protocols
- Ship nomenclature
- Marine vessel operation
Certification
100 Ton Master NC
Timeline
Boat Captain
Opal Key Marina
02.2022 - Current
Ordinary Seaman
Metson Marine Services
11.2021 - 04.2022
Boat Captain
Haig Point Ferry Company
02.2018 - 12.2019
Boat Captain
Bloody Point Golf Resort
10.2014 - 12.2017
Second Mate
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
04.2011 - 07.2011
Bellman, nd Mate
The Inn at Palmetto Bluff
09.2010 - 10.2014
Assistant Director of Marine Operations
Westin Resort and Marina
10.2006 - 08.2010
USCG Licensed Captain
Hilton/ Westin Resort and Marina
05.2002 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Arts - History
St Mary’s College of Maryland
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