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Michael Salmon

Michael Salmon

Suffolk,VA

Summary

I am a 100 Ton Master with Able seaman ,PCS Life boatman , Ordinary Seaman , STCW, Twic , Passport , APCA Drug Consortium member ,First Aid CPR ,AED Certified , I have been Captaining vessels out of Oregon Inlet North Carolina for 17 years before 11 years out of Virginia Beach Virginia , Ocean City Maryland , Hatteras North Carolina , Charleston South Carolina , I have owned my own Sportfishing vessel & business since 2007 and have the skills and ability to maintain all mechanical & electrical components on board most vessels including most H Vacs and ice machines . I have been in charge of the safety of employees , paying passengers , multi million dollar vessels ,payroll ,tax prep , State & County & Federal license , maintenance on the vessels and more . Very good navigation skills day or night with radar ,AIS ,and Electronic chart plotting . I am very strict on safety & safety equipment and performing daily safety briefings and weekly drills & monthly safety equipment checks .

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Captain

Robbins Maritime
02.2023 - Current
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Secured entrances and exits by maintaining physical presence and carefully monitoring CCTV.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and passenger status.
  • Checked for spills and other pollutants to communicate findings to land staff.
  • Operated and maintained ship engines and generators through [Task] and [Task].
  • Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
  • Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
  • Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
  • Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
  • Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
  • Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
  • Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items and protecting products from damage or loss.
  • Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
  • Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
  • Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
  • Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
  • Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
  • Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
  • Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen.
  • Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
  • Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
  • Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
  • Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
  • Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
  • Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
  • Researched and evaluated natural phenomena to minimize issues regarding tides, currents, winds and weather events.
  • Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
  • Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
  • Computed positions and set courses to designated destinations with [Software] and [Software].

Owner

Salmon Landscape& Virginia Grading LLC
02.1996 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
  • Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.

Captain

Marlin Gull Sportfishing LLC
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Completed and submitted thorough reports on incidents and observations.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete Tournement taskings.
  • Oversaw utilities manual records to perform stock control and accounting duties.
  • Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
  • Attended required training sessions and seminars.
  • Supervised more than $2.7 million in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over my employment time .

Maritime Captain

Carolina Girl Sportfishing LLC
02.2007 - 01.2023
  • Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
  • Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Completed and submitted thorough reports on incidents and observations.
  • Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
  • Supervised more than $ 100 million or more in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over my carrier.
  • Rated job performance for 21 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
  • Upheld dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
  • Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete taskings.
  • Oversaw utilities manual records to perform stock control and accounting duties.
  • Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
  • Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to employees
  • Responded to reports of irregular activities and notified dispatcher for required emergency units.
  • Attended required training sessions and seminars.
  • Surveyed company overall health and preparedness.
  • Memorized maritime policies and led training for company personnel.

Maritime Captain

Wasabi Sportfishing LLC
10.2019 - 09.2021
  • Completed and submitted thorough reports on incidents and observations.
  • Boarded recreational and commercial vessels to check for compliance with laws.
  • Interviewed and detained individuals suspected of breaking United States maritime laws.
  • Completed at sea deep draft vessel inspections.
  • Supervised more than $1.5 million in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over my entire employment time.
  • Advised [Job Title] on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings.
  • Rated job performance for 1-3 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
  • Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete Tournaments & Repair taskings.
  • Oversaw utilities manual records to perform stock control and accounting duties.
  • Assisted in conducting fire drills and evacuating buildings.
  • Attended required training sessions and seminars.

Engineering Technician

Southampton Memorial Hospital
09.1992 - 05.1996
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
  • Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
  • Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
  • Implemented schematics, diagrams and written and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
  • Applied engineering principles to develop and operate electrical, mechanical and data processing systems.
  • Reviewed and checked technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Initiated contact with vendors and built solid working relationships.
  • Tracked hours and expenses for each project, detailing each action and charge.
  • Used precision test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, waveform generators and spectrum analyzers.

Facility’s Maintenance Engineer

Technical Services
01.1992 - 09.1992
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
  • Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
  • Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
  • Implemented schematics, diagrams and written and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
  • Collaborated with engineers in new product introduction phases to develop and verify design changes.
  • Followed verbal instructions and hand sketches to adapt and modify tooling.
  • Applied engineering principles to develop and operate electrical, mechanical and data processing systems.
  • Reviewed and checked technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Tracked hours and expenses for each project, detailing each action and charge.
  • Used precision test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, waveform generators and spectrum analyzers.
  • Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
  • Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Actualized strategic plans and managed equipment, lifecycles and processes.
  • Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery such as all types of commercial food service equipment , Commercial refrigeration, Ice machines, , H VAC units of all brands and sizes .Interior & exterior lighting , plumbing ,Electrical

Facility’s Maintenance Engineer

Sentry Services
05.1987 - 01.1992
  • Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
  • Managed daily activities of maintenance staff
  • Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
  • Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
  • Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery such as H VAC systems , Refrigeration , Ice machines , Gas & Fuel pumps , Indoor & outdoor lighting , Electrical problems in breaker panels .
  • Installed electrical systems ranging from Ac& Dc currents from 24 volts to Ac 110 to 3 phase 440
  • Developed work scope for contracted projects, analyzing received quotes and recommending preferred vendors.
  • Worked with colleagues on special projects such Oil & Gas Steam & Hot water Boilers , Gas Lines , Underground plumbing & Utility's , Phone lines .

Education

High School Diploma -

Forest Glen High School
Forest Glen Drive Suffolk Va 23434
05.1987

No Degree - Computer Drafting

Paul D Camp Community College
Franklin, VA
1986

Skills

  • Budget Development
  • Staff Training
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Team Oversight
  • Profit and Loss Analysis
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Project Planning
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Operational Efficiency and Safety
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Supplier Relations
  • Management Team Leadership
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • US Coast Guard Requirements
  • Chart Navigational Routes
  • Monitor Weather
  • Hand Tools
  • Crew and Passenger Safety
  • Engine Maintenance
  • Balanced Work Ethic
  • Quality Control Planning
  • Negotiation
  • Payroll Preparation
  • Departmental Coordination
  • Boat Operations Knowledge
  • Training Exercises
  • Boarding Procedures
  • Conducting Drills
  • Administering First Aid
  • Enforcing Security Zones
  • Boating Safety
  • Interviewing Individuals
  • Training Procedures
  • Scheduling Watches
  • Communication Monitoring
  • Records Reviewing
  • Managing Safety Gear
  • Preventing Incidents
  • Coordinating Training
  • Organize Missions
  • Hoisting Equipment
  • Maintenance Tasks
  • Emergency Situations
  • Cargo Loading and Unloading
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Time Management
  • Vessel Maintenance
  • Steer Vessels
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Radar System Operation
  • Knotting Expertise
  • Schedule Maintenance
  • Commercial Fishing
  • Navigational Equipment Usage
  • Fish Tagging
  • Inventory Records
  • Stock Ordering
  • Lifeboat Drills
  • Shipboard Safety
  • Maintenance Inspections
  • Cleaning Vessels
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Knowledge of State Regulations
  • Vessel Navigation
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Basic Repairs
  • Weather Forecasting
  • Marine Safety Procedures
  • Route Navigation Software
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Emergency Equipment Knowledge
  • Geographic Knowledge
  • Daily Reports

Certification

17 year 100 Ton Master License ,Able Seaman,PSC Life Boatman ,Ordinary Seaman, Stewart's Dept ( FH ) , First Aid & CPR & AED Certified , Twic, APCA Drug Consortium Member , Passport, Virginia State Board Of Contractor Certified , Virginia Drivers LIcense & Clean record ,Virginia Pesticide Applicator License ,Virginia Pesticide Business License ,Refrigeration License , 2lb Natural Gas Card , ( Asbestos Abatement Certification expired ),

Hobbies

Offshore Sportfishing , Traveling , Waterfowl Hunting ,Spending time with family friends & co workers 

Timeline

Captain

Robbins Maritime
02.2023 - Current

Captain

Marlin Gull Sportfishing LLC
12.2021 - 01.2023

Maritime Captain

Wasabi Sportfishing LLC
10.2019 - 09.2021

Maritime Captain

Carolina Girl Sportfishing LLC
02.2007 - 01.2023

Owner

Salmon Landscape& Virginia Grading LLC
02.1996 - Current

Engineering Technician

Southampton Memorial Hospital
09.1992 - 05.1996

Facility’s Maintenance Engineer

Technical Services
01.1992 - 09.1992

Facility’s Maintenance Engineer

Sentry Services
05.1987 - 01.1992

High School Diploma -

Forest Glen High School

No Degree - Computer Drafting

Paul D Camp Community College

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