JASON R. BROWN

Current Location: West Palm Beach, FL Area

Telephone: 630-***-****

Email: ad2icj@r.postjobfree.com

Date of Birth: February 18, 1973

Nationality: American

Health: Excellent, Non-Smoker, No Tattoos

Visas: U.S. Passport, T.W.I.C.,

South Florida Local Boaters Option,

Canadian Border Boat Landing Permit

OBJECTIVE: A position in the yachting industry where I can provide excellent service & seamanship. My extensive experience in the hospitality and yachting industries has prepared me to communicate effectively and deliver excellent service to a wide range of owners, clients and guests. YACHTING CERTIFICATIONS

• USCG 100 Ton Master (200 Ton Pending)

• Assistance Towing

• Marine Radio Operator Permit (FCC)

• Radar Observer

• S.T.C.W. 95 & 10

• Advanced Open Water Diver (PADI)

YACHTING EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE CAPTAIN 06/12 – Current

• Charters and Deliveries on over 100 vessels of different makes, models, and sizes up to 132’ M/Y “LONG LONG TIME” – Captain/Yacht Manager 05/19 – 10/23 50’ Galeon

• Full time Captain and yacht manager of a very active corporate vessel for both day charters and trips

• Provided excellent service and seamanship for the owner, executives, employees, & their guests M/Y “WHY NOT” & M/Y “H2OME” – Captain 06/17 - 06/18 54’ SeaRay & 40’ VanDutch

• Full time Captain for Y-Charter out of Miami Beach Marina

• Very active charter company averaging 6+ day charters per week M/Y “BRIGHT STAR” – Captain 08/15 - 07/16

59’ Marquis

• Live aboard Captain providing the piloting, maintenance and management of the vessel for the owner

• Piloted vessel for dinner and day cruises as well as deliveries throughout Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Superior

FLORIDA YACHT MANAGEMENT – Yacht Supervisor/Captain 01/14 - 10/14 123’ Oceanfast

• Oversaw and coordinated all activities on M/Y PERSEVERANCE II as the sole live aboard crew, while in brokerage

• Piloted vessels for day charters and deliveries: 63’ Sunseeker, 63’ Baia, 62’ Azimut, 33’ SeaRay, 80’ & 54’ Offshore, 65’ Hatteras, 85’ Ocean Alexander, 47’ Chris Craft, 44’ Cruisers, 64’ Vantare M/Y “MIRAGE” – Freelance Captain 03/13 - 06/13

52’ Tiara

• Piloted vessel for owners’ Spring Bahamian season via Palm Beach, Florida

• Provided all crew duties during the voyages from Nassau, throughout the Exumas, as well as Cat Island

• Delivered vessel to home port of Sag Harbor, New York M/V “SHEARWATER” – First Mate/Yacht Manager/Captain 12/09 - 06/12 64’ Nordhavn 04/09 - 07/09

• East Coast, Florida West Coast, and Bahamas cruising

• Live aboard crew with complete responsibility for internal, external, and mechanical maintenance

• Extensive watch standing/piloting experience underway with operation, navigation, and safety responsibility

• Food service, bartending, and watch standing responsibility when guests aboard M/Y “PERSEVERANCE II” – Delivery Crew 09/09 - 11/09 123’ Oceanfast

• 4000 nm delivery from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

• Watch standing and maintenance responsibilities

M/Y “NIMUE” – First Mate/Yacht Manager 04/05 - 11/05 58’ Bertram

• Lake Michigan cruising

• Live aboard crew with complete responsibility for internal, external, and mechanical maintenance

• Food service, bartending, and watch standing responsibility when guests aboard LAND-BASED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

URBAN KAYAKS – Manager/Guide 06/13 - 11/13

Chicago, Illinois 06/12 - 11/12

• Led guided tours of the Chicago River

• Provided guests with training and rescue skills

MAINSTAY HOSPITALITY, LLC – Bartender 08/08 - 06/09 Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Firehouse

• Performed bartending and provided excellent service to patrons in an upscale steakhouse

• Proficient with an extensive wine list and menu

Grace O’Malleys

• Courteously provided patrons beverages and food in an Irish pub and grill

• Bears Game Day and Special Events bartender

ROOM 21 (JERRY KLEINER GROUP) – Bartender 08/08 - 06/09 Chicago, Illinois

• Provided guests with excellent service while bartending in a contemporary American restaurant

• Maintained an extensive knowledge of the menu and wine list BLUE CORAL – Bartender/Manager 09/06 - 07/08

Woodbridge, Illinois

• Assisted in opening new contemporary sushi lounge and night club

• Spearheaded instituting a health and sanitation program for restaurant and bar

• Responsible for all front of house manager closing duties TUSCANY (A PHIL STEFANI SIGNATURE RESTAURANT) – Manager 06/06 - 07/07 Oak Brook, Illinois

• Executed all floor manager duties including opening and closing

• Primary closing manager overseeing staff in bar and lounge with nightly live entertainment

• Aided guests with an extensive wine list and menu specializing in northern Italian cuisine RIVA (A PHIL STEFANI SIGNATURE RESTAURANT) – Bartender/Server/Manager 01/06 - 06/06 Naperville, Illinois

• Performed bartending, serving and managing duties during set up and opening of new restaurant

• Promoted to manager and transferred to Tuscany Oak Brook MILITARY SERVICE – United States Navy

REFERENCES – Available Upon Request

INTERESTS: Travel, Scuba Diving, Kayaking,

Paddle Boarding, Yoga, Cooking

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