Tugboat Captain/Mate
Resume:
James (Todd) McConnell
Personal Information:
U.S Citizen/ Non-Smoker
001310-***-****
**********@*****.***
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) ****.@*************.***
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-***-**** ************@*******.*** Evin Cotter 808-***-**** ****@***************.***
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 ********@*****.***
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-***-**** *******@***.***
Capt. Gary Jackson, Diveboat Owner 310-***-**** *******@*********.***
Nelson Riollano, Fleet Captain/Nekton 239-***-**** ********@*****.***
Capt. Jeff Debuys, Sportboat Operator 949-***-**** **************@***.***
Capt. Mike Farmer, Palau Aggressor 808-***-**** ************@*******.***
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