Kylee Norton
Kapolei
Summary
Deckhand and boat captain knowledgeable in emergency response, boat handling, mooring operations, and lifeguarding. Committed to ensuring passenger safety, maintaining efficient operations, and providing a fun work environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boat Captain
Ko Olina Ocean Adventures
Kapolei
06.2025 - Current
- Perform daily engine checks.
- Navigation through waters is skillfully ensuring safe, efficient, and fun transit of passengers.
- Safely and efficiently turn down the boat, including turning off engine batteries, house batteries, plugging in shore power, washing down the boat, wiping down countertops, shutting through valves, and organizing lines to get the boat ready for the next day.
- Operations of sails should be conducted safely and efficiently.
- Maintained records of daily activities, weather, sea conditions, and passenger status in the captain's log.
- Safely dock the vessel for passenger loading and unloading.
- Perform mooring operations safely and efficiently.
Deckhand
Ko Olina Ocean Adventures
Kapolei
08.2021 - Current
- Developed strong teamwork skills by actively collaborating with fellow crew members in various tasks and emergency situations.
- Handled lines during mooring operations efficiently, securing the vessel safely at designated locations.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as sanding, painting, applying epoxy, sanding fiberglass, assisting in the application of new sails, and basic cleaning, to extend the lifespan of onboard assets.
- Contributed to efficient operations by maintaining a clean and organized deck environment.
- communicated clearly and concisely with passengers and fellow crew members.
- Managed inventory of supplies on board the vessel effectively to ensure adequate resources were available for crew needs.
Surf Instructor
Surf Hnl
Kapolei
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Instructed students in surfing techniques and safety practices.
- I taught people of all ages how to surf, from 3 years old to 70 years old.
- Provided an in-depth briefing and demonstration on skills needed before entering the ocean, such as wind, current, swell, boundaries, and how to properly control your surfboard.
- Provided necessary assistance to people who struggle with paddling or swimming.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences of Oceans
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI08-2025
Skills
- Emergency response
- Boat handling
- Mooring operations
- Maritime regulations
- Lifeguarding
- Navigation skills
- Customer service
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- USCG Master 50 ton Captains License Near Coastal with Sailing Auxiliary and Assistance Towing Endorsements.
- Red Cross CPR and First Aid
- Basic Training Certification in Personal Survival Techniques, First Aid and CPR, Basic Firefighting, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities.
Timeline
Boat Captain
Ko Olina Ocean Adventures
06.2025 - Current
Deckhand
Ko Olina Ocean Adventures
08.2021 - Current
Surf Instructor
Surf Hnl
09.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences of Oceans
University of Hawaii At Manoa