I lead a team that provides solutions to watercraft relying on Diesel engines to accomplish their goals & survive at sea. Clients range from 300'+ commercial vessels to local pleasure craft vessels, both in Washington State and beyond. What started as a solopreneur experiment has become a full service Marine John Deere engine dealership consistently doing 7-figures in annual sales.Requisite Skills for Success in my Position:• Ability to read & comprehend financial reports, determine business improvement opportunities based on reports• Able to lead a team, use ERP software to manage daily work assignments• Identify organizational needs, find & implement solutions to organizational problems, including implementing CRM & ERP platforms• Job Costing & Project Reporting• Cashflow forecasting• Manage all regulatory compliance & reporting• Warranty policy development & risk management• Inventory database development & maintenance• Able to effectively use all tools related to diesel repairs, including specialty tools and lifts• Able to create detailed parts lists, follow orders from multiple vendors & ensure timely delivery for contingent projects• Experience distinguishing between repair versus replace• Able to execute hazmat procedures to safely remove, store, and dispose of fluids• Experience with new engine installations• Administrative paperwork• Communication with other staff and management• Professional interaction with customers• Shop Cleanliness and Organization• Material Purchasing/ Stocking

Field service technician, responsible for:- customer contact (scheduling, logistics, & sales)- comprehensive diesel engine services (diagnostics, failure analysis, service, repair, new installation)- creating detailed parts lists- shop & tool maintenance, including following hazmat protocols for safe material disposal

FISHERY --- POSITIONPurse Seining --- Skiff Operator, EngineerPot Fishing --- Deckhand, Hydraulics OperatorDragging/Trawling --- DeckhandDrift Gillnetting --- DeckbossLonglining --- DeckbossEXPERIENCE• Operated skiff during salmon seining season• Basic maintenance of skiff’s Cummins 4BT and John Deere 4045D• Assisted other fishing vessels during breakdowns• Assisted in gear repairs, boat repairs, vessel towing, general deck work• Managed fenders and lines, dropped/pulled anchor• Stood watch while traveling• Operated hydraulics launching/recovering crab pots• Cooked all meals for crew• Maintained safe, clean deck and galley

I served as mate/engineer aboard a private yacht (112' Westport). In this position, I was solely responsible for all mechanical maintenance and exterior upkeep. These duties included:• Washing, buffing, polishing, waxing, and maintaining factory-new shine over vessel exterior• Below-waterline hull/prop cleaning/clearing• Electrical wiring replacement• Hydraulic davit operation• Engine room maintenance• Repair management, including vendor managing and disbursing petty cash • Safety inspections/upkeep• 47' Boston Whaler captain (with and w/o guests)• Watch standing during passage making• Yacht "staging" (preparing for/maintaining during guest use)• Assistance with guest needs, including: - Jet ski guide - Snorkel guide - Casual dining cruises (47' Boston Whaler)

Between fishing seasons, I periodically substituted as a 1st grade teacher and high school shop/PE substitute instructor.