Riley Adkins
Carolina Shores ,NC
Summary
Experienced maritime operations leader with a 100 Ton Merchant Mariner Captain’s License, skilled in charter management, vessel oversight, safety compliance, and engine maintenance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
American Aquatic
01.2023 - Current
- Directed daily charter operations, aligning staffing, scheduling, and boat maintenance
- Captained and maintained a large fleet of 37'-43' foot vessels
- Managed passenger and crew safety procedures during boarding, transit, and docking
1st Mate
Rob Rowe
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained and operated a 72' enclosed bridge Viking, 72' open bridge Viking and a 62' Winter Custom Yacht
- Assisted with engine room troubleshooting
- System checks
- Vessel detailing
- Interior care
Captain
Bay Hill Seafood
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Operated and maintained a 32' charter and commercial fishing vessel
- Booked and managed all charter trips and clients
- Ensured client safety
Captain
Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Enforced safety procedures and compliance with maritime regulations.
- Operated a 28' and 35' charter fishing vessel
- Managed business and client relations
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Marine Technology
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05.2020
Skills
- 100 Ton Merchant Mariner Captains License
- Operations management
- Strategic planning and execution
- Crew management
- Detail-oriented
- Vessel Detailing
- Detail orientated
Timeline
Director of Operations
American Aquatic
01.2023 - Current
1st Mate
Rob Rowe
07.2021 - 12.2022
Captain
Bay Hill Seafood
12.2020 - 07.2021
Captain
Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
03.2019 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Marine Technology
Cape Fear Community College