Taylor White
Mililani Town,HI
Summary
Responsible deckhand trained with 5 years in the charter boating industry & 15 years in customer service.
Dedicated to providing charter guests with a safe & enjoyable experience to remember/return for.
Committed to thorough communication with crew & passengers to ensure a smooth trip in all areas.
Pays close attention to detail & thinking ahead in order to be prepared and efficient at sea.
Prioritizes learning & growth in the industry by making connections & expanding experience with various operations around the island.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Deckhand
Haleiwa Shark Tours
08.2024 - Current
- Monitoring customer safety & comfortability while aboard the vessel.
- Handling lines, winches, pulley systems, & mooring retrieval.
- Providing safety briefings & narrations for passengers to understand the operation.
Deckhand/Lifeguard
North Shore Catamaran Charters
07.2019 - Current
- In charge of customer service & monitoring safety on board the 19-passenger vessel.
- Handling lines, sails, daggerboards, anchors, moorings & all other equipment required for operation.
- Monitoring proper safety while guests snorkel; assisting/rescuing when necessary.
- Providing narrations about the scenery, wildlife, & culture of the area.
- Food & drink handling while on tours where lunch is provided.
- Monitoring inventory of snorkel gear & other various materials needed for consistent operation.
- Assisting in repairs & maintenance, including dry dock/haul out.
- Completing coast guard inspections/sea trials including man overboard drills & CPR practice.
Bartender/Server
Stonefish Grill
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Maintained a safe bar environment, including the monitoring of appropriate alcohol consumption & following state liquor laws.
- Established relationships with regulars & tourists for returning business.
- Assisted other employees with food/beverage service when available.
- Managed inventory behind the bar to maintain efficiency of sales & operations.
- Acted as manager when necessary for operation of the restaurant.
- Utilized multi-tasking skills by tending to customers, mixing drinks for the full restaurant, re-stocking & cleaning throughout 8+ hour shifts.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA03-2017
High School Diploma -
Chiawana High School
Pasco, WA06-2011
Skills
- Navigation assistance
- Passenger assistance
- Maintaining equipment
- Mooring vessels
- Managing & training crew
- Vessel maneuvering
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Safety awareness
- Snorkel instructing
Timeline
Deckhand
Haleiwa Shark Tours
08.2024 - Current
Bartender/Server
Stonefish Grill
08.2019 - 06.2021
Deckhand/Lifeguard
North Shore Catamaran Charters
07.2019 - Current
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Columbia Basin College
High School Diploma -
Chiawana High School
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