Mitchell Overton
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Adept Boat Captain with a proven track record of enhancing safety and efficiency on the water. At Self Employed, skillfully navigated challenging conditions, significantly improving crew morale and passenger satisfaction. Expert in maritime regulations and emergency management, blending navigation expertise with exceptional team leadership to exceed operational goals. Industrious Captain adept at applying navigational resources to promote passenger and crew safety. Proven history of performing equipment maintenance with efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Boat Captain
Self Employed
Florida
09.2016 - Current
- Identified potential hazards quickly, addressing them proactively to prevent accidents or damage to the vessel.
- Navigated challenging waters skillfully, ensuring safe and efficient transit of passengers and cargo.
- Improved crew morale with effective leadership techniques that fostered teamwork while addressing individual needs or concerns promptly.
- Conducted informative tours for passengers, sharing knowledge about local history, wildlife, and points of interest.
- Ensured compliance with all federal regulations by maintaining proper certifications and adhering to maritime laws during voyages.
- Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts and passenger status.
- Managed financial aspects of the vessel''s operation by tracking expenses, creating budgets, and handling payments from clients.
- Coordinated logistics at ports-of-call including customs clearance procedures, docking arrangements, refueling activities, and waste disposal management.
- Maximized fuel efficiency through careful route planning and monitoring engine performance regularly.
- Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Micro School
St. Petersburg, FL05.2016
Skills
- Boat handling
- Mooring Operations
- Team Management
- Route Planning
- Emergency Management
- First Aid Proficiency
- Environmental awareness
- Anchoring techniques
- Navigation expertise
- Maritime Regulations Knowledge
- Customer Relations
- Safety Management
- Problem Analysis
- Vessel navigation
- Navigation tools
- Safety Procedures
- Ship maintenance and security
- USCG regulations
- Crew Supervision
- Weather prediction
Timeline
Boat Captain
Self Employed
09.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Micro School