Scott Goodwin
Ipswich,MA
Summary
Experienced and safety-driven Captain with a strong background in rescue operations, advanced navigation, and vessel command. Skilled in computing positions, setting courses, and managing vessel speed under varying conditions. Proven in vessel inspections, regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance, and precise vessel maneuvering using modern panel and navigational instruments.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain . 100 Ton
SeaTow Boston
06.2019 - Current
- Assist boaters during emergency situations by following proper procedures and maintaining a calm, productive, and professional demeanor.
- Command and navigate vessels in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations, COLREGS, and company operating procedures.
- Set courses by using area plotting sheets, compass and autopilot.
- Safely conduct docking, undocking, and maneuvering in confined waterways, variable weather, and high-traffic environments. Usually with additional vessel in side or stern tow.
- Conduct pre-departure, underway, and post-voyage inspections to ensure vessel seaworthiness.
- Identify, document, and report mechanical or safety deficiencies to maintenance personnel.
Homeland Security
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
01.2019 - Current
Human Resources Officer
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Help recruit, train, and motivate Auxiliarists to meet US Coast Guard Auxiliary goals.
Materials Officer
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
02.2019 - Current
- Order and maintain materials for education and training.
- Maintain impeccable office organization to support efficiency.
Vessel Examiner
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
02.2023 - Current
- Inspect vessels, point out violations, educate, and guide people to understand the laws and waterways.
Recreational Boating Safety Visitor
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct outreach to local businesses and municipalities. Focus on public education, promoting safe boating practices, and supporting Coast Guard Auxiliary recruiting efforts within the community.
PATON Verifier
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
08.2025 - Current
- Qualified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary member authorized to conduct inspections of private aids to navigation. Verify the existence, position, condition, and report their findings into the U.S. Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Information System.
Commercial Photographer & Director
Scott Goodwin Inc.
01.1985 - Current
- Manage photography operations for portfolio of high-end corporate and publishing clients, leading comprehensive logistics, budgeting, hiring of on-set personnel, and casting in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
- Contract work with Reebok, Timberland, Levi-Strauss, L.L. Bean, Cole Haan, Converse, Dunkin’ Brands, Hearts on Fire, Lindt & Sprüngli, Ocean Spray, Sears, Pitney-Bowes, and many more.
Education
Associate of Arts - Commercial Photography
Rhode Island School of Photography
Cranston, RI05-1984
Timeline
PATON Verifier
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
08.2025 - Current
Recreational Boating Safety Visitor
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
02.2024 - Current
Vessel Examiner
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
02.2023 - Current
Captain . 100 Ton
SeaTow Boston
06.2019 - Current
Human Resources Officer
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
02.2019 - 02.2021
Materials Officer
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
02.2019 - Current
Homeland Security
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
01.2019 - Current
Commercial Photographer & Director
Scott Goodwin Inc.
01.1985 - Current
Associate of Arts - Commercial Photography
Rhode Island School of Photography