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Kolby HINey

Kailua-Kona,HI

Summary

Dynamic marine professional with extensive experience at Maggie Joe Sport Fishing and Akizawa Painting, excelling in marine repair and vessel know-how. I have proven ability to enhance vessel aesthetics, usability, and marine mechanics, while ensuring durability through meticulous attention to detail. Strong customer service skills and mechanical troubleshooting expertise contribute to effective team collaboration and project success in the marine industry.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Boat Painter

Kyle Akizawa
Kailua-Kona, HI
04.2025 - Current
  • Removed rust spots from boat exteriors prior to painting applications.
  • Sanded down rough edges of newly applied paint layers until smooth.
  • Repaired fiberglass boats using gelcoat repair kits or epoxy systems.
  • Applied primers, sealers, undercoats, topcoats, and other finishes to boats according to specific instructions.
  • Masked off areas of the vessel to ensure clean lines when painting.
  • Checked finished products for defects such as bubbles or runs in the paintwork.
  • Used power tools such as grinders and sanders to remove old paint from boat surfaces.
  • Filled cracks or holes in boat hulls with putty before adding new coats of paint.

Boat Crew Member

Michael Derego
Kailua-Kona, HI
05.2024 - Current
  • Worked as a fishing crew.
  • Spent many months in dry dock using epoxy power tools and basic boat upkeep.
  • Kept the boat clean and tidy for the next day's use, and so on.
  • Mechanical work on boat engines, sonars, shafts, and props.
  • How the boats drive and operate.
  • Dealt with high profile clients

Beach Boy

Kona Boys
Kailua Kona, HI
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Taught kayak and paddleboard lessons.
  • Rented and sold gear.
  • Provided assistance to customers.
  • fixed the beach shack when it needed fixing.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kealakehe High School
Kailua, HI

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Paint finishing
  • Fiberglass repair
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Understanding of the mechanical components of marine engines
  • Basic know-how of fixing marine engines
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Time management
  • Project estimation
  • Marine industry experience
  • Corrosion control
  • Coating application
  • Epoxy coatings
  • Professionalism
  • Visual inspection

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Boat Painter

Kyle Akizawa
04.2025 - Current

Boat Crew Member

Michael Derego
05.2024 - Current

Beach Boy

Kona Boys
03.2023 - 06.2024

High School Diploma -

Kealakehe High School

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