James (Todd) McConnell

Personal Information:

U.S Citizen/ Non-Smoker

001310-***-****

aczxr5@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To get in with good company and plan on a long term relationship.

Positions considered: ALL

Summary: After years in the Sportfishing/S.C.U.B.A industries, I’ve changed course and am focused on the Workboat industry, to which I plan on pursuing well into my retirement. I have upgraded my credentials and added endorsements to hopefully allow me entry at ANY level available, to gain a foothold and work my way up the ladder!

Education:

California State University, Dominguez Hills

El Camino Jr. College, Los Angeles, A.A. degree

Licenses & Certificates:

T.O.A.R, issued 3/17

USCG 500 Ton Master, 3,000 ITC, AB Unlimited, issued 3/15,

M.C.A 200 Ton Yachtmaster Offshore Issued Feb.08'/Re: Jan.13’ @ I.Y.T

S.T.C.W 95 #BST 1120 Issued Nov. 07 @ I.Y.T

USCG 100 Ton Masters #1146620 issued Feb. 06/Re: Jan. 11’

Commercial Assistance Towing Endorsement (same as above)

M.R.O.P (FRN):001******* issued Dec. 07 @ U.S.C.G

NAUI certified Open Water S.C.U.B.A issued 1983

PADI RescueDiver 10/08, Divemaster 1/09

California Class A Commercial Drivers License issued 7/11

T.W.I.C issued 1/09

Professional Experience:

Oct. 16’ to Present Pago Pago, American Samoa

Position: Captain/1st Mate

Port of Pago Pago Inter-Island Supply Boats and Ship Assist 800hp Tugboats

Contact: Mike Pulu 808-***-**** / 684-***-****

Aug. 16’ to Oct. 16’ Westport, Washington

Position: Relief Captain

Westport Charters/ F/V Tornado 1.5 day Albacore Charters (Seasonal)

Contact: Dwight Sawin 360-***-****

Oct. 15’ to Feb. 16’ Freeport, Texas

Position: Captain

J&S Marine Contractors. Operate 800hp and 1200hp Pushboats, assisting/moving barges in Freeport Harbor and the ICW.

Contact: Scott Glick 979/299-2762

Apr. 15’ to Sep. 15’ Honolulu, Hawaii

Position: Captain

Island Divers Dive Center Multiple day dive boats to local destinations.

Contact: Kendal Vercoe 808/485-7108

Jan. 15’ to Mar.15’ Houma, Louisiana

Fletcher Marine, Petroleum Institute

Credential upgrade

Jan.’14 to Dec. ‘14 Atlantis Resorts, Philippines

Position: Captain/Divemaster

P/Y Azores 110’ Liveaboard Dive Yacht (converted Crew Boat). Operate 7-10 day dive safaris around the Philippines.

Contact: Andy Pope (owner) aczxr5@r.postjobfree.com

Nov. ’10 to Jan.’14

Position: Captain/ /Divemaster Kona, Hawaii

Kona Aggressor II 80’ Catamaran Liveaboard Diveboat. Operate 7 day dive excursions along the Kona coast.

Contact: Mike Farmer 808-***-**** aczxr5@r.postjobfree.com Evin Cotter 808-***-**** aczxr5@r.postjobfree.com

May ’10 to Oct. ’10 San Diego, California

Position:2nd Captain

El Capitan Sportfishing 65’ Open Party Fishing Boat. Operated multi-day fishing trips offshore for Tuna and other pelagics

Contact: Alan Fay 858-***-****

Apr. ‘08 to Apr. ‘10 Fort Lauderdale, Florid

Position: Captain// Divemaster

Nekton Diving Cruises, LLC. 80’ Power Catamaran. Operate 7-day liveaboard diving excursions from Fort Lauderdale to Bahamas, and Puerto Rico. Contact: Nelson Riollano aczxr5@r.postjobfree.com

Feb ’06-Jan ’08. San Pedro, California

Position: Captain

“Psalty Adventures” 46' Hatteras Sportfisher. Dive charters

Operated vessel on day and overnight dive expeditions

Aug ’03-Feb ’06. San Pedro, California

Position: Cook/Deckhand

“Matt Walsh Sportfishing” 65' Open Party Fishing Boat

Prepared meals, assisted up to 50 passengers on day fishing trips

Nov ’98-May ’03. San Pedro, California

Position: Estimator/Project Manager

Golden State Roofing - Contracted and oversaw Commercial Roofing Projects

Dec ’96-Nov ’98. San Pedro, California

Position: Sales

West Basin Yachts - Listed and sold yachts

Oct ’94-Dec ’96. Murietta Hot Springs, California

Position: Bar Manager

Shakespeare’s Pub & Grill - Inventory control, ordering, booked entertainment, and bartender.

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy all water sports, reading, socializing, FISHING & DIVING.

References

Capt. Wayne Young, Yacht Captain 480-***-**** aczxr5@r.postjobfree.com

Capt. Gary Jackson, Diveboat Owner 310-***-**** aczxr5@r.postjobfree.com

Nelson Riollano, Fleet Captain/Nekton 239-***-**** aczxr5@r.postjobfree.com

Capt. Jeff Debuys, Sportboat Operator 949-***-**** aczxr5@r.postjobfree.com

Capt. Mike Farmer, Palau Aggressor 808-***-**** aczxr5@r.postjobfree.com

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