Capt. Cal Ulberg
RESUME’
Cal Ulberg
Port Orchard, WA 98366
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Safety conscious small boat operator and guide with 14 years of professional experience in waters of Alaska, Canada, Washington, Hawaii, Mexico, and the East Coast of the U.S.
Demonstrated ability to perform informative, safe, and fun tours aboard a variety of small boats
Solid track record of operation of vessel tours within time requirements
Demonstrated skills in working with the general public in resolving issues
Demonstrated skills in communication with crew and guests
Demonstrated skills in maintenance of equipment necessary to perform boat tours
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cruise West 2301 Fifth Ave Ste. 401 Seattle, WA 981**-***-*** 8687
April 2006 – Sept 2010 Licensed Deckhand, Naturalist operating small boats with and without guests. Gave tours of Alaska wildlife. Operated deck equipment. Performed safety rounds aboard ship, Interacted with guests to provide schedules, travel information, evening presentations, and resolution of issues. Handled lines, and secured main vessel. Supervised the loading and unloading of guests onto small boats. Maintained consistently safe and timely operation of small boats. Recognized for willingness to go beyond required duties to ensure ship’s operation.
Ride the Ducks of Seattle 516 Broad Street Seattle, WA 981**-***-*** 3825
Aug 2003 – April 2006 Captain operating amphibious craft through the streets of Seattle and upon Lake Union. Narrated tour of the city of Seattle in a lighthearted and entertaining manner. Supervised the safe loading and unloading of guests. Inspected craft daily for proper safety equipment and maintenance of the vessel.
Captain Andy’s Contact person Capt. Bob Erwin *****************@*******.***
Mar 2000-Sept 2001 Deckhand/mate. Handled lines, secured vessel, maintained cleanliness of vessel, life guarded, bar tended, handled food serving and preparation, instructed snorkeling and operated the helm.
Whales Resort PO Box 9835 Ketchikan, AK 99901
May 1999-Aug 1999 Captain/fishing guide operating various small boats on fresh and salt water. Launching of boats from trailer into lakes. Prepared equipment necessary to provide charter fishing. Provided fishing instruction to guests to fish for trout, salmon, and halibut.
Alaska Travel Adventures 9805 Glacier Hwy Ste. 201 Juneau, AK
April 1998-Sept 1998 Captain/fishing guide operating various small boats on Lynn Canal. Prepared equipment and instruction necessary to fish for salmon.
U. S. Coast Guard
Feb 1969-Aug 1971 Ltjg/Engineer Student Officer/Academy instructor. Graduated from OCS, 1 year student engineer officer 201’ cutter West Coast of U.S. 1 year chemistry instructor, assistant engineer officer U.S. Coast Guard sailing vessel Eagle East Coast of US.
Certificates held Renewal Date
100 Ton Near Coastal Master’s May 2021
with towing and sailing endorsements
Radar Observer Unlimited 26 July 2018
AED 14 April 2015
First Aid/CPR 4 Feb 2017
Wilderness First Responder 14 April 2015
Passport 15 Aug 2024
PADI Open water dive Certificate
Radio Operator Permit
Cruise West Trainings:
STCW 8 hour Crisis Management, STCW 12 hour Personal Safety Techniques, Blood-borne Pathogens and infectious materials training, 4 hour Shipboard Personnel Security Training, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), Cruise West Waste Management Policy and Plan, 4 hour Personas Safety and Social responsibilities, Fire Fighting School
U.S. Navy Damage Control and Fire Fighting School
Education
U. of Washington Seattle, Washington 1968 Bachelor’s of Ed ( Chemistry Major, Physics minor)
Seattle Pacific University Seattle, Washington 1980 Master’s of Ed.
U.S. Coast Guard OCS Yorktown, VA 1968 Commission
Crawford Nautical Seattle, WA 1998 OUPV
Hawaii Maritime School Honolulu, HI 2000 100 Ton Near Coastal
Master’s with towing and sailing endorsements
Personal Qualities
Hard Worker, Reliable, Prompt, Team Player, Work well with others, Problem Solver, Good at working with the public, Life long learner