PROFILE
Young, highly motivated and goal-oriented individual pursuing a long term career in the sport fish/yachting industry.
Background includes fishing and Diving in Florida, Bahamas, and Caribbean.
Passionate for the ocean and outdoors.
Continuously strives to maintain a great long-term relationship with owners, guests, and crew.
Five years experience in the insurance and financial business.
QUALIFICATIONS
100 Ton USCG Masters
STCW 2010
Scuba Certified
Avid Free Diver
Tournament fishing experience
Vast knowledge and experience with fishing, diving, and boating in the Bahamas and Florida
2-15 Insurance license (life, health, and annuities)
EXPERIENCE
S/F “Luke’s Ride” 55’ Viking, Captain January 2015 – August 2015
Managed Captain duties on the sport fish and helped oversee deck duties on the 120’ Trinity “Finish Line.” The operation was based out of Fort Lauderdale and spent several months in the Bahamas.
S/F “Reel Life” 48’ Viking, Captain April 2013 – January 2015
Lead all fishing/diving/traveling operations as the Captain with a wide range of responsibilities. Boats were based out of Key West and spent the spring and summer months in the Bahamas. 36’ Invincible “High Life” was kept behind the owners house and used several times a week. Fished several tournaments a year.
Capital Insurance Agency, Sales Manager May 2010 – April 2013
Regional Sales Manager for all of Northwest Florida. Responsible for 5 sales associates in the Insurance and Financial business. Specialized in retirement planning, and sales of all supplemental insurance through a pay roll deduction basis. (worked as a freelance Yacht Captain during the Spring and Summer months)
S/F “Pier Pressure” 81’ Sea Force IX, First Mate July 2008 – April 2010
Assisted with Sport Fishing Operations including many yachting activities and fishing throughout the Caribbean, Florida Keys and Bahamas as the First Mate.. Towed a 31’ Jupiter everywhere the boat went.
S/F “Out Island Express” 39’ Egg Harbor, Captain October 2007- July 2008
Fishing Captain with duties being split between the “Out Island Express” and the Motor Yacht “Mia Elise” 128’ Palmer Johnson. The operation was based out of Harbour Island, Bahamas. Towed a 37’ Midnight Express everywhere we went. Primarily a private operation but also included charters.
M/Y “Jali” 75’ Hatteras, Captain November 2005 – October 2007
S/F “Mrs. Lisa” 45’ Hatteras (Captain) Owner Operator program with multiple boats. Worked as Captain and Mate on a fleet of boats based out of the Bahamas 8 months annually. A 39’ Midnight Express was towed behind the 75’ Hatteras and a 23’ Albury Brothers was towed behind the 45’ Hatteras. Private fishing and diving operations were conducted daily.
REFERENCES
Capt. Joseph Homer (Pier Pressure), 954-***-**** Buck Miller (Capital Ins. Agency), 850-***-****
David Curry (Owner of “Reel Life”), Contact for info Capt. Chase Garguilo (Jali), 954-***-****