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Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Michael Mike Rulli

Key West

Summary

Highly motivated industry professional with 15 years of experience in boating and fishing charters and operations through a variety of coastal waters including the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, optimizing marina efficiency, navigation, customer service, crew management and vessel maintenance. Seeking a leadership role to leverage my skills and abilities to contribute to the company's growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Boat Captain

H20 Sports Rental
Hilton Head
03.2022 - Current
  • Captain of 30,000 lb. Jet ski barge carrier and Jet ski shuttle boat.
  • Lead, manage and train crew members, delegate tasks, oversee daily operations safely and effectively.
  • Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and build strong relationships.

Captain

Sunset Watersports - Key West Watersports
Key West
06.2025 - 02.2026
  • Double decker Gold Coast yacht rated for 149 passenger capacity
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

- dealt with engine maintenance and checks.

- approved food and liquor orders for guests

Mate/Deckhand

Fury Water Adventures
Key West
09.2022 - 07.2024
  • Mate on 68 ft Sailing Catamaran.
  • Assisted with mooring the vessel, operations, navigation, safety of the crew, cargo, and passengers.
  • Supervised and trained new deck crew.
  • Ensured safety of passengers
  • Stocked the vessel with food and drink and served.
  • Deckhand on 68 ft catamaran, 120-person capacity.
  • Secured lines and equipment for mooring vessel.
  • Inspected and helped with maintenance of deck crew's equipment.
  • Performed deck maintenance, including sanding, priming, and painting.
  • Assisted as a snorkel guide, lifeguard, loading and unloading of passengers.
  • Stocked vessel with food and drink and served.

First Mate

Salty Cat Sailing
Hilton Head
05.2020 - 11.2022
  • First Mate on 37 ft sailing vessel, 34 passenger capacity.
  • Assisted with mooring the vessel, operations, navigation, safety of the crew, cargo, and passengers.
  • Supervised, managed, and trained deck crew.
  • Stocked the vessel with food and drink and served.

Captain/First Mate

Island Head Water Transportation
Hilton Head
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Captain/First Mate on 38 ft Catamaran Daufuskie Island Ferry boat.
  • Assisted with mooring the vessel, operations, navigation, safety of the crew, cargo, and passengers.
  • Supervised, managed, and trained deck crew.

Tour guide

Island Water Sports
Hilton Head
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Jet ski, kayak, and paddle board tour guide.
  • Led groups on tours, teaching them how to properly operate equipment safely and follow safety rules.
  • Prepared and cleaned equipment and ensured safety procedures were followed.

First Mate

Drifter Excursions
Hilton Head
05.2015 - 08.2016
  • First Mate on 50 ft fishing head boat, 50 passenger capacity.
  • Assisted with mooring the vessel, operations, navigation, safety of the crew, cargo, and passengers.
  • Supervised, managed, and trained deck crew.
  • Helped with rigging and fishing essentials.
  • Control big game rods, handling and landing larger fish.

First Mate

Shadow Sport Fishing
Hilton Head
05.2014 - 08.2016
  • First Mate on 27 ft fishing charter, 6 passenger capacity.
  • Assisted with mooring the vessel, operations, navigation, safety of the crew, cargo, and passengers.
  • Supervised, managed, and trained deck crew.
  • Helped with rigging and fishing essentials.
  • Fished offshore for King fish, Spanish Mackerel, as well as various sharks.
  • Helped with rigging of rods, Control big game rods, handling and landing larger fish.

Education

Erm - Engine Room Resource Management

Sea School
03.2026 - 03.2026

VPDSD - Vessel Personal With Designated Security Duties

Sea School
02.2026 - 02.2026

Assist Towing - Assist Towing

Sea School
02.2026 - 02.2026

Personal Safety And Social Responsibility - STCW

Sea School
02.2026 - 02.2026

Basic Fire Fighting - STCW

Sea School
02.2026 - 02.2026

Personal Survival Techniques - STCW

Sea School
02.2026 - 02.2026

CPR First Aid Aed - First Aid Cpr

Sea School
02.2026 - 02.2026

100grt Captains License - Master Captain

Sea School
07.2024 - 07.2024

Bachelor's degree - business management

Marshall University
Huntington, WV
08.2016 - 05.2021

Skills

  • Marine navigation
  • Safe operation of a variety of vessels
  • Leadership
  • Crew management and training
  • Safety protocols
  • Teamwork
  • Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Charter management
  • Lifeguard
  • Organizational skills
  • Mooring various vessels
  • Problem solving
  • Oversee daily operations effectively
  • Hospitality

Certification

Refer to education

Locations

  • Hilton Head, SC
  • Key West, FL

Timeline

Erm - Engine Room Resource Management

Sea School
03.2026 - 03.2026

VPDSD - Vessel Personal With Designated Security Duties

Sea School
02.2026 - 02.2026

Assist Towing - Assist Towing

Sea School
02.2026 - 02.2026

Personal Safety And Social Responsibility - STCW

Sea School
02.2026 - 02.2026

Basic Fire Fighting - STCW

Sea School
02.2026 - 02.2026

Personal Survival Techniques - STCW

Sea School
02.2026 - 02.2026

CPR First Aid Aed - First Aid Cpr

Sea School
02.2026 - 02.2026

Captain

Sunset Watersports - Key West Watersports
06.2025 - 02.2026

100grt Captains License - Master Captain

Sea School
07.2024 - 07.2024

Mate/Deckhand

Fury Water Adventures
09.2022 - 07.2024

Boat Captain

H20 Sports Rental
03.2022 - Current

Captain/First Mate

Island Head Water Transportation
07.2021 - 04.2022

First Mate

Salty Cat Sailing
05.2020 - 11.2022

Tour guide

Island Water Sports
05.2019 - 08.2021

Bachelor's degree - business management

Marshall University
08.2016 - 05.2021

First Mate

Drifter Excursions
05.2015 - 08.2016

First Mate

Shadow Sport Fishing
05.2014 - 08.2016
Michael Mike Rulli