Ray Bradford
Summary
Experienced Charter Captain with over 40 years of experience in fishing industry. Excellent reputation for safety, resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fishing Charter Captain
Addicted @ Fishn Charters
08.2023 - Current
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Verified presence of necessary safety and fishing equipment, including , lifesaving equipment prior to departures. including taking responsibility for boat operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
- Prevented boat under navigational control from engaging in unsafe conditions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at appointments on time.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make rational decisions.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Boeing
07.2017 - Current
- Managed efficient teams of up to 12 employees.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
First Mate
No BullShip fishing
Charleston, SC
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Operated, maintained and repaired vessel equipment to prevent threats to safety and commercial operations of vessel.
- Informed guests of proper and safe use of equipment such as wave runners and rafts.
- Swept, mopped and wiped down decks and exterior to remove dirt and debris.
- Handled lines to moor vessels to wharfs, tie up vessels to other vessels and rig towing lines.
- Guided guests on excursions of sport fishing, skiff touring and beach combing.
- Coordinated with Captain and interior team to develop daily guest activity objectives and weekly itineraries.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Protected vessel and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
- Took responsibility for vessel operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holly Hill
Holly Hill, United States05.1986
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Tourism development
- Company branding
- Local history
- Public speaking
- Payment collection
- Tourism management
- Good telephone etiquette
- Multitasking abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Critical thinking
- Self-Directed
- Relationship Building
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Awarded 2018, 2021, 2022 Lowcountry Saltwater Angler of the Year.
Certification
Completed SEA School OUPV Six Pack Course:
Cert# 428158-26
Completed USCG Captain Mariner Credential Process for 100Ton and out to 100 miles Offshore
Great Lakes Certificate for Navigation
Red Cross CRP/AED Certified
Timeline
Fishing Charter Captain
Addicted @ Fishn Charters
08.2023 - Current
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Boeing
07.2017 - Current
First Mate
No BullShip fishing
07.2017 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Holly Hill
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