Matthew Kleinman Email & Phone Number

Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh, New York

Active auxiliary member, vessel examiner, boat crew (surface ops) trainee, ATONs Verifier trainee

Brooklyn, Ny

Serve as an unlicensed mate aboard ferry vessels, acting as second in command after the captainTake command of vessel in the event of captain becoming incapacitated, safely navigate to closest landing where emergency assistance can be easily providedResponsible for training, supervising, and overseeing new incoming deckhands in all aspects of daily operationSupervise and oversee marine ops department at various landings to ensure company standards are being followedConduct safety drills with deckhands during drill shifts and ensure all proper protocols are being followedPerform vessel pre-inspections to make ready for coast guard inspections, ensuring that all systems and safety equipment are accounted for, and are functioning properly Fulfill all basic deckhand responsibilities as needed during daily operations and aboard vessels that don’t require a senior deckhand as per the vessel’s COILocate and diagnose all vessel issues and alarms, and report to captain

Brooklyn, Ny

Facilitating and overseeing the safety and satisfaction of riders aboard the NYC Ferry's fast, commuter ferry boats. Handling all vessel responsibilities including but not limited to: basic line handling, standing watch as instructed by vessel captains, manipulating ramps and gangways at homeport and ferry landings, collecting tickets from riders, troubleshooting issues and discrepancies with riders, and performing other customer service and support as needed.

Freeport, Ny

Educating the public on all aspects of the marine ecology and wildlife of Long Island's south shore during seal watching cruises and local bay cruises. Serving as a deckhand and helping to maintain the boat.

The Waterfront Center

Teach a variety of Marine Education programs through hands-on alternative education activitiesSet up touch tanks for use with WFC’s marine education programs and Oyster Bay’s Oyster Fest 2011Assist in the upkeep of WFC’s freshwater and saltwater fish tanks including feeding fish, cleaning aerator filters, and creating new fresh and salt water using Instant Ocean brand Sea Salt mixesServe as a volunteer crew member aboard the historic Oyster Bay Oyster Sloop Christeen

Freeport, Ny

working on Hurricane Sandy Relief for Fred Chall Marine on the Nautical Mile in Freeport. Performing any and all tasks including but not limited to moving and blocking up boats, electrical work, cleaning, etc...getting the company back into working order so that they can start to sell boats again.

Freeport, Ny & Port Washington, Ny

Perform check ins and check outs with boat club members prior to and after getting underwayAssist boat club members with docking proceduresClean, detail, and maintain the vessels in the fleet before and after being used by the customersInteract with customers and make or change reservations for the boat club members using the Freedom Boat Club reservation systemProvide membership information to potential members

Taught groups of children through adults on all aspects of the Hudson River including marine life, water chemistry, navigation, history, and boat life through Clearwater’s “Classroom of the Waves” programTaught basics of sailing as a crew member on a 110 foot Gaff-rigged schooner

Led and supervised after-school related programs involving computers, homework help, arts and crafts, and physical education activities.

Merrick, Ny

Led hands on and physical activities for children in a learning-based summer program