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Michael Strickland

Port Saint Lucie,FL

Summary

Dynamic leader and skilled boat repair technician with extensive experience at Willis Custom Yachts and Ship Shape TV. Excelled in team management, workflow organization, and quality control, ensuring project excellence. Proficient in inventory control and a certified drone operator, I bring a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to achieve outstanding results.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor

Willis Custom Yachts
08.2018 - 08.2024
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Managed a crew of 5 or more fiberglass and paint technicians performing repairs on multi million dollar yachts.
  • Responsible for time management of various jobs and projects.
  • Responsible for employee time data entry, time off and vacations.
  • performed quality control checks to assure work has been done correctly.

Boat Repair Technician and Camera Man

Ship Shape TV
09.2000 - 08.2024

Ship Shape tv was a Tv show about boat repairs showing various techniques on boat repair and showcasing new products in the industry.

I was responsible for prepping the boats for repairs and performed the necessary repairs as well as staging the projects for filming in various locations.

I also assisted film crew as a grip and eventually became lead camera man for the show

Traveled to other states for interviews with sponsors and clients.

Stockroom Clerk

Monterey Marine / American Custom Yachts
09.1992 - 09.2000

Clerk for a busy boat builder handing out parts and materials to technicians responsible for yacht repairs.


Maintained store and made sure stock levels were kept at proper levels.


Attended fuel docks and assisted with fueling of various size boats, made sure fuel level in storage tanks were kept at appropriate levels


Was in charge of hazardous material disposal and containment.

Education

Jupiter High School
Jupiter, FL

Skills

Experienced in various boat repair technics, paint repairs using various paints and materials

Experience in management, computer skills,

Training and mentoring

Experience with inventory control and insuring materials are charged to correct jobs

Certified part 107 drone operator

Certification

Osha 10 hour certification

Part 107 drone license

Hobbies

On my free time I enjoy repairing and customizing my personal motorcycles.

Also  building and flying rc aircraft. 

Timeline

Supervisor

Willis Custom Yachts
08.2018 - 08.2024

Boat Repair Technician and Camera Man

Ship Shape TV
09.2000 - 08.2024

Stockroom Clerk

Monterey Marine / American Custom Yachts
09.1992 - 09.2000

Jupiter High School
Michael Strickland