Taylor Brown
Jamestown,RI
Summary
Certified OPUV Charter Captain with extensive experience at Fishnewportri and Fishfreshlysalted Guide Service, adept in vessel maintenance and emergency management. Proven leadership in providing exceptional customer service and ensuring safety on diverse charters. Skilled in navigating coastal waters while delivering tailored fishing experiences, leveraging strong communication and CPR First Aid Instructor Certified proficiency to enhance client satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charter Captain
Fishnewportri
Newport RI
05.2021 - Current
- Lead and operate a 32-ft Regulator for a variety of charters, including ocean fishing trips, near-coastal fishing excursions, sightseeing tours, family boat trips, and sunset cruises, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all passengers.
- Ensure a high level of customer service, providing informative and engaging commentary on the local marine environment, wildlife, and points of interest during sightseeing tours and cruises.
- Manage vessel operations, including navigation, weather assessments, and maintaining the boat's equipment, ensuring it is clean, safe, and well-maintained for each trip.
- Assist with fishing activities, providing guidance and instruction for passengers of all skill levels, while maintaining safety standards and managing fishing gear and catches for ocean and near-coastal charters.
Charter Captain
Fishfreshlysalted Guide Service
Newport, RI
05.2020 - Current
- Operate a 20-ft boat for specialized fly fishing and light tackle charters in near-coastal waterways, focusing on providing an intimate and personalized experience for anglers.
- Provide expert guidance and instruction on fly fishing techniques and light tackle methods, ensuring clients of all skill levels have a successful and enjoyable experience on the water.
- Navigate and maintain the vessel, ensuring safety, proper handling in near-coastal environments, and keeping the boat clean and well-equipped for each fishing trip.
- Create tailored fishing experiences, working with clients to identify ideal fishing spots, track weather conditions, and ensure a productive, enjoyable day targeting local species in shallow coastal waters.
Boater
Self-employeed
Newport RI
05.2003 - Current
- Operate center console vessels ranging from 18-30 ft in coastal waterways from Maine to the Florida Keys, ensuring safe navigation through varying conditions, from open ocean to sheltered inlets and estuaries.
- Manage fishing and boating trips for both recreational anglers and leisure passengers, guiding them to prime fishing spots, providing safety instruction, and ensuring an enjoyable experience on both saltwater and freshwater trips.
- Maintain vessel functionality by performing routine maintenance, ensuring all equipment is in working order, and keeping the boat clean and safe for all passengers, whether operating in coastal or freshwater environments.
- Navigate small tiller-style crafts (12-15 ft) on lakes and ponds in northern Maine, providing safe and efficient transport, and assisting clients with fishing or leisure activities in serene, narrow waters while adhering to local regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05-2006
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Crew resource management
- Foreign language proficiency
- Emergency management
- Physical fitness
- First aid proficiency
- Vessel maintenance
- Safety procedures implementation
- Electronic equipment operation
- First aid training
- Safety protocols
- Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Certification
- American Red Cross, CPR First Aid Instructor Certified - 2007- Present
- OUPV 6 Pack Certified Charter Captain, USCG, 2020- Present
Timeline
Charter Captain
Fishnewportri
05.2021 - Current
Charter Captain
Fishfreshlysalted Guide Service
05.2020 - Current
Boater
Self-employeed
05.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Springfield College