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Trevor Witkop

Trevor Witkop

Beulah,MI

Summary

I am seeking to obtain a career as a Captain aboard a motor yacht. The type of work I'm looking for is either as a temporary, rotational, seasonal, or permanent. I'm a dedicated mariner who works great in a team or individually to successfully get the job done right. Valid holder of Merchant Mariner Credential(100 Ton), Passport, and TWIC.

Highly motivated and reliable Captain seeking the opprtunity to provide the best boating experience to the owner or customer as possible. I am seeking the opportunity too become a fulltime or part-time Captain aboard a motor vessel private or commercial. I'm a dedicated mariner who works great in a team or individually to successfully get the job done right and as efficient as possible. Valid holder of Merchant Mariner Credential(100 Ton), Passport, and TWIC.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Laborer

Boat Doctors
Frankfort, MI
09.2018 - 10.2023
  • Driving customers PWC's and Boats off the lake onto a trailer to store for winter
  • Performed oil changes, gear lube changes, battery changes, propeller changes, winterizing engines. (I/O's, Outboards, In-boards)
  • Shrink Wrapping
  • Putting boats on stands
  • Waxing, washing, detailing boats, and acid washing
  • Delivering boats and PWC's on water to the customers after winter
  • Backing up boat trailers

Captain

Self Employed
Frankfort, MI
06.2019 - 09.2023
  • Captained 52 foot Tiara coupe from Frankfort MI to Ludington MI
  • Delivered 42 foot Formula boat from Frankfort MI to Manistee MI
  • Captained numerous day trips on Lake Michigan on a 42 foot cruisers yacht
  • Captained a couple lunch trips for clients on a 52 foot sea ray as well driven to storage.
  • Captained a 18 foot single outboard on inland lakes

Marina Manager

Jacobson's Marina
Frankfort, MI
06.2014 - 09.2023
  • Scheduled employees
  • Fueled and pumped out boats
  • Made reservations
  • Boat wash and detail
  • Docked boats
  • Pool maintenance and balanced chemicals
  • Customer Service
  • Caught lines and made them fast to docks
  • Trained employees
  • Operated small aluminum outboard boat to keep marina clean

Deckhand/Mate

Pointe Marine Surveyors
Grosse Pointe, MI
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Assisted Captain with boat deliveries in the great lakes. (75 foot princess, 58 foot sea ray sedan, 50" sea ray, 60" Maritimo)
  • Wash down
  • Driven boats on open water
  • Fueled boats
  • Made lines fast from boat to dock

Education

Professional Mariner - Boating

Chapmans School of Seamanship
Port Salerno Florida
12.2020

Skills

  • Marine engine servicing
  • Equipment operation and maintenance
  • Recordkeeping abilities
  • Great communicator
  • Training & development
  • Great work ethic
  • Great team player
  • Leadership
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Boat Handling
  • Bartending
  • Cleaning/Detailing
  • Taking orders

Endorsements/Qualifications

  • Master of less than 100 GRT upon Inland Waters
  • Mate of less than 100 GRT upon near coastal waters
  • Assistance Towing Endorsement
  • Ordinary Seamen
  • Wiper
  • STCW A-VI/1 (Firefighting, Basic First Aid and CPR, Personal Survival Techniques, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility)
  • STCW A-VI/6 Watchkeeping
  • Marine Radio Operator Permit
  • Eng 1

References

Name: John Sarya

Relationship: Boss Owner

Business: Jacobson's Marina & Resort

Phone #: 231-633-4434

E-mail: bowers001@aol.com

Name: Captain RD Galeota

Relationship: Boss/ Owner

Business: Pointe Marine Surveyors and yacht deliveries

Phone #: 313-999-5181

E-mail: pointemarinesurveyors@gmail.com

Timeline

Captain

Self Employed
06.2019 - 09.2023

Laborer

Boat Doctors
09.2018 - 10.2023

Deckhand/Mate

Pointe Marine Surveyors
07.2017 - 09.2018

Marina Manager

Jacobson's Marina
06.2014 - 09.2023

Professional Mariner - Boating

Chapmans School of Seamanship
Trevor Witkop