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Sam Levitan

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Industrious captain adept at applying navigational resources to promote passenger and crew safety. Proven history of performing equipment maintenance with efficiency.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Gold Coast Water Sports
2021.01 - Current
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.

First Mate

Tend-ir LLC Dance-Ir 2
2022.11 - Current

80 Ft Hatteras

  • Coordinate with Captain and interior team to develop daily guest activity objectives and weekly itineraries.
  • Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
  • Navigate vessel routes and using navigation equipment to verify calculations.
  • Maintain decks and exterior
  • Safely handle lines

Captain

Sempre Grato
2021.07 - Current

62 Ft Absolute fly

  • Fully accountable for oversight and execution of yacht's operations.
  • Manage the vessel and ensure seamless operation for every journey.
  • Plan and chart routes, taking into consideration factors such as weather conditions and vessel capabilities to meet scheduling and delivery goals
  • Stock provisions for each journey.


Deckhand

Tend-Ir LLC Dance-IR 1
2021.10 - 2022.05
  • 64 Ft Hatteras
  • Collaborated with captain to keep detailed inventory records and replenish supplies
  • Inspected and tested vessels while under normal and special operating conditions to identify concerns.
  • Maintained and cleaned.
  • Safely handled lines
  • Monitored weather conditions and reported any changes to captain.

Captain

Great Escape
2015.04 - 2020.09
  • 50 Ft Prestige
  • fully accountable for oversight and execution all facets of the yacht's operations. This included managing the vessel and ensuring its seamless operation for every journey.
  • Planned and charted routes, taking into consideration factors such as weather conditions and vessel capabilities.
  • Stocked provisions for each journey.


Education

Music Arts Certificate - Music

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
05.2022

Skills

  • Over a decade of experience
  • Navigation and boating
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Excellent communication
  • Leadership and management abilities
  • Hospitality and service-oriented mindset
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Disciplined
  • Speaks Spanish and English
  • Strategic Marketing

Certification

USCG Master Captain License, Near Coastal 50 ton

Timeline

First Mate

Tend-ir LLC Dance-Ir 2
2022.11 - Current

Deckhand

Tend-Ir LLC Dance-IR 1
2021.10 - 2022.05

Captain

Sempre Grato
2021.07 - Current

Owner/Operator

Gold Coast Water Sports
2021.01 - Current

Captain

Great Escape
2015.04 - 2020.09

Music Arts Certificate - Music

Nassau Community College

USCG Master Captain License, Near Coastal 50 ton

Sam Levitan