DONALD URSO
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OBJECTIVE
Dedicated professional with proven performance in management, leadership and communication. Detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Ready to make an immediate contribution to your organization.
SKILLS
Team communication, Navigation Charts, Boat Handling, Passenger Safety, Safety Protocols, Emergency Situations.
EXPERIENCE
BOAT CAPTAIN
March 2011-April 2022
Owned and Operated Coosa Queen riverboat a 50-passenger party tour boat for public and private site seeing or party cruises.
Signaled crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates pr ramps or pull guard chains across entries.
Calculated sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices and following contour lines on charts.
Supervised crews in cleaning and maintained decks. Aided in maritime rescue operations.
Inspected vessels to promote efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and conformance to regulations.
Docked or unlocked vessels, sometimes maneuvering through narrow spaces, such as locks.
Maintained boats and equipment on board such as engines winches navigational systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers.
Conducted safety drills such as man overboard or fire drills.
OWNER OPERATOR
March 2010-December 2022
Currently living on a 88x16 Summerset houseboat.
1ST MATE
March 2013-October 2016
Inspected vessels to promote efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and conformance to regulations.
Maintained boats and equipment’s on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers and life preservers.
Docked or undocked vessels, sometimes maneuvering through narrow spaces such as locks.
Stood watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels were under way.
Conducted safety drills such as man overboard or fire drills.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (M.B.A) IN BUSINESS
Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT
CERTIFICATIONS
Master 100Ton
Coast Guard Medical Certified TWIC card First aid and CPR certified