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Steven Baker

Steven Baker

Battle Ground,WA

Summary

Dynamic and self-motivated professional with extensive maritime experience, including leadership as President of Fairway Navigation, Inc. Proven problem-solver with strong teamwork skills, adept at navigating complex regulations and enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for fostering a positive work environment while ensuring safety and compliance across diverse teams.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

53
53
years of professional experience

Work History

Retired

Self-employeed
07.2022 - Current
  • Maintain 5 acre farm, small vineyard and large pasture. Familiar with UTV, tractors, field mowers, snow plow other equipment to maintain and operate property.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Intermediate skier, currently have an unlimited pass at Timberline

Hawaii Port Pilot, President HPA, Pilot Boat Suprv

Fairway Navigation, Inc., Hawaii Pilots Association (HPA), HPBS, Inc.
11.1989 - 07.2022
  • USCG Master Unlimited Tonnage Oceans, First Class Pilotage Harbors of Honolulu, Barbers Point, Hilo, Kawaihae, Kahului, Port Allen and Nawiliwili.
  • President Fairway Navigation, Inc. 1997 to 2022, President Hawaii Pilots Association and HPBS, Inc. 1992 to 2008 Over seeing all operations for 10 port pilots and 16 employees, 7 pilot boats.
  • Hawaii Port Pilot License #12 1991 to 2022.
  • Similar to lawyers and medical doctors, port pilots provide their pilotage services as independent contractors due to the high liability associated with there service. I provided my services via a sub chapter S corporation, Fairway Navigation, Inc.

Naval Officer

USNR
02.1989 - 09.2000
  • Honorable Discharge as an O-3


Merchant Marine Officer and Seaman

List Available on Request
09.1978 - 11.1989


  • Sailed as USCG licenses Able Seaman, Carpenter, Bosun, Third, Second, First, Chief Officer and Master.


Quartermaster

USCG
01.1973 - 07.1978

Attended USN A Schools for Signalmen and Quartermaster in Orlando, FL

Deployed 2 years aboard a 378' high endurance cutter, USCGC Rush, based in Alameda, CA conducting law enforcement patrols off California and fisheries patrol in Alaska. Responsible for Signal bridge, navigation, law enforcement boardings.

Deployed 3 years aboard a 82' patrol boat based in Marina del Rey, CA Responsible for underway operation, navigation, armed law enforcement boarding officer, crew training.

Honorable Discharge as E-6 First Class Quartermaster.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ridgefield High School
Ridgefield, CT
06.1971

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Retired

Self-employeed
07.2022 - Current

Hawaii Port Pilot, President HPA, Pilot Boat Suprv

Fairway Navigation, Inc., Hawaii Pilots Association (HPA), HPBS, Inc.
11.1989 - 07.2022

Naval Officer

USNR
02.1989 - 09.2000

Merchant Marine Officer and Seaman

List Available on Request
09.1978 - 11.1989

Quartermaster

USCG
01.1973 - 07.1978

High School Diploma -

Ridgefield High School
Steven Baker