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Bryan's InformationLocation: ORANGE BEACH, ALTitle: Owner/Operator Charter Fishing BoatStatus: In need of a jobExperience: 12+ yearsWilling to Relocate: NoWilling to Travel: No TravelCareer Level: ManagerWork Status: U.S. CitizenMember Since: 2011-11-08 Helpful Links
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Bryan W. Watts, Jr. 28704 Sampson Rd. Orange Beach, AL 36561
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EXPERIENCE
Undertaker, Orange Beach, Alabama 1997-Present
US Coast Guard License 100-Ton Master aboard the 42’ Tiffany Undertaker
Completed all routine and advanced maintenance and repairs
Numerous tournament winnings for blue marlin, swordfish, yellowfin tuna, among other species
Developed repeat customer base and marketing plans for our six-passenger Alabama charter boat
Deployed artificial reefs along Gulf Coast to maintain fishing grounds
Specialty Seafoods, Meridian, MS & Orange Beach, Alabama 2000-Present
Owner/Operator providing retail Gulf of Mexico seafood to Meridian MS
Retail Seafood Storefront in Meridian Mississippi 2000-2004 (Hurricane Ivan)
Voted Best Place to Buy Seafood in Meridian, Mississippi 2003 & 2004
Post-hurricane - provided scheduled deliveries to Mississippi customer base
Providing fresh and frozen products including shrimp, oysters, crab, snapper and flounder
FFF Charters, LLC, Orange Beach, Alabama 2010-Present
Founding Partner
Developing new charter and entertainment booking services at Sportsman’s Marina
Services to be provided include inshore & offshore fishing, water sports and boat rentals
“Family, Fun, and Fishing” themed marketing offering various methods to enjoy our local waters
Watts Magnetic Wrench, Orange Beach, Alabama 2010-Present
Granted US Patent
Designed a magnetic wrench that helps prevent slippage and keeps nuts & bolts from falling
CSM Adventures, LLC, Orange Beach, Alabama 2007-2010
Private US Coast Guard License 100-Ton Master aboard the 65’ Blackwell Gunfighter
Specialize in big game fishing tournaments including destinations off FL, AL, MS and LA
Responsibilities include engine room maintenance, teak woodwork, and haul outs
Proficient in state of the art electronics
Port Ship Services, New Orleans, La 2006-2007
Crew Boat Operator (Mainly Radar Navigation-Fog & Night)
Crane Operator
UCO Construction 2005-2006
Shift Foreman
Back Hoe/ Track Hoe Operator
Crane Operator
Tug/Push-boat and Barge Captain
Watts Cleanup Service, Orange Beach, Alabama 2004-2005
Owner/Operator
Hurricane debris removal and small repair projects such as patching roofs and mending fences
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Dufour Petroleum Co., Petal, MS 1997-1999
Cleaning & Disposing of Toxic Products
Safety Checks on All Transportation
Familiarity of 18 Wheel Vehicles & Maintenance
Office Work
Boll Weevil, Gulf Shores, Alabama 1994-1997
Deckhand aboard the 38’ Buskin Boll Weevil
Responsible for customer interactions from boarding the boat through fish cleaning
Expanded fishing techniques for a variety of gulf species
Educated anglers about the developing fishing regulations
Developed boat maintenance skills
Houser Marine, Foley, Alabama 1996
Machine Shop
Developed welding and milling machine skills; built and sold Lario water pumps
Bemco Mattress Co., Meridian, MS 1995
Baler operator
Woodstock Furniture, Meridian, MS 1993-1995
Cabinetry/ Woodwork
Stainer
Common Knowledge of Tools
Delivery Truck Driver
Doug-Out, Orange Beach, Alabama 1988-1993
Deckhand aboard the 31’ Sportsman Doug-Out
Responsible for boat preparation for charter fishing, including proper bait and tackle
EDUCATION
Certified Fisher Invested in Sustainable Harvest, Dauphin Island, AL 2011
Post Emergency Response Training, Mobile, Alabama 2010
Seafood Safety Seminar, City of Orange Beach, Alabama 2010
Jones County Junior College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 1997-1999
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Machinist
- Lathe/Milling Machines (CNC/Manual)
- Blueprint Reading / Fabrication
- Plasma Cutting
Vocation Industrial Clubs of America
1998 Mississippi State Treasurer & VICA Leadership Award
1999 State Conference Award for Meritorious Service
1999 National Conference Mississippi Delegate
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Sea School, Mobile, Alabama 1997
US Coast Guard Licensed 100-Ton Master
Meridian Community College, Meridian, Mississippi 1995-1996
NOTABILTIES
Orange Beach Fishing Association 2011-2012
(OBFA) President
Orange Beach Fishing Association Compassionate Fund 2009-2012
(OBFACF) President
OBFA Vice President 2010-2011
Nominated by Governor Bob Riley
As one of Four people from the State of Alabama Selected
For a seat onto the Gulf Of Mexico Fishery Management
Council 2011
Selected as Liaison of the City Orange Beach to BP & USCG
During the 2010 Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill 2010
OBFA Board Member 2008-2012
VICA State Treasure (MS) 1998-1999
Vocation Industrial Clubs Of America
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