Kevin Holliday
Boat Captain
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
29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boat Captain
Opal Key Marina
Key West, Florida
02.2022 - Current
- Captain of four ferry boats, ranging from 26 to 50 foot
- Responsible for passenger safety
- Daily maintenance and cleaning.
Ordinary Seamen, Metson Marine Services
, West Florida
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
, SC
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.
Boat Captain
Bloody Point Golf Resort
, SC
10.2014 - 12.2017
- Captain of four ferry boats
- From 45 to 23 feet -Responsible for the daily operation of the four vessels, including navigation, maintenance and safety
- Bellman/Boat mate
Bellman, nd Mate
The Inn at Palmetto Bluff
Bluffton, SC
09.2010 - 10.2014
- At a AAA five diamond resort -Mate aboard a 60’ antique vessel
- 2
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
04.2011 - 07.2011
- Nd mate aboard a 90’ research vessel -Responsible for the daily operation of the vessel, including navigation, maintenance and safety.
Assistant Director of Marine Operations
Westin Resort and Marina
Key West, FL
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
Key West, FL
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
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay North America
Key West, FL
01.1999 - 05.2002
- Responsible for sales and delivery of Frito-Lay products
- Maintained a good working relationship with existing customers and also solicited new accounts
- Consistently surpassed sales objectives
- Maintained a revolving inventory of $ 10,000 to $20,000 - Received payments and reconciled accounts receivable.
Assistant Dock Master
Hilton Resort and Marina
Key West, FL
05.1998 - 01.1999
- Responsible for daily operation of 40-slip marina
- Assisted customers with dockage of vessels
- Performed routine maintenance of marina facilities
- Received payments and reconciled accounts receivable
Conservator, Treasure Salvers
Key West, FL
11.1996 - 05.1998
- Coordinated the conservation of artifacts from a 1622 shipwreck
- Logged all artifacts into a computer database including digital images.
Assistant
Harbormaster, City of Annapolis
Annapolis, Maryland
05.1996 - 11.1996
- Responsible for daily operation of city dockage including mooring areas - Received payment and reconciled accounts receivable.
Treasure Salvage Diver, Treasure Salvers
Key West, FL
08.1994 - 05.1996
- Worked as a treasure hunter aboard a 100 ft
- Salvage vessel
- Daily activities included, diving, metal detecting, logging of artifact, vessel operation and maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
St Mary’s College of Maryland
Saint Marys City, MD 08.1989 - 05.1992
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 Seamen, 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
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
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay North America
01.1999 - 05.2002
Assistant Dock Master
Hilton Resort and Marina
05.1998 - 01.1999
Conservator, Treasure Salvers
11.1996 - 05.1998
Assistant
Harbormaster, City of Annapolis
05.1996 - 11.1996
Treasure Salvage Diver, Treasure Salvers
08.1994 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - History
St Mary’s College of Maryland
08.1989 - 05.1992