Daron Booker
Baltimore
Summary
Dynamic maritime professional with extensive experience as First Mate at City Experiences by Hornblower. Proven expertise in vessel maintenance and safety management, enhancing operational efficiency and crew morale. Adept at training teams and implementing effective communication strategies, resulting in a significant reduction in accident rates. Committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Skilled maritime professional with proven expertise in navigation, vessel operations, and safety protocols. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring smooth sailing and operational efficiency. Adaptable and reliable, with comprehensive understanding of maritime regulations and emergency procedures. Excellent leadership abilities and adept at handling dynamic situations on board.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Mate, Captain in Training
City Experiences by Hornblower
04.2021 - Current
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Used online catalogs and local merchants to order parts and materials for vessel.
- Handled lines to moor vessels to wharfs, tie up vessels to other vessels and rig towing lines.
- Ensured safe navigation through various types of waterways using advanced technical knowledge in chart reading.
- Conducted thorough pre-voyage checks to ensure ship''s seaworthiness, leading to increased confidence in vessel performance.
- Improved crew morale through team-building activities and open lines of communication between all ranks on board.
- Informed guests of proper and safe use of equipment such as wave runners and rafts.
- Kept accurate logs of vessel activities, including course changes, weather conditions, fuel consumption, maintenance tasks, and crew performance evaluations.
- Swept, mopped and wiped down decks and exterior to remove dirt and debris.
- Optimized fuel efficiency with careful route planning and monitoring of weather conditions.
- Participated actively in drills for various emergency scenarios, enhancing crew''s preparedness and ability to respond effectively when needed.
- Provided expert guidance on anchor handling operations, resulting in reduced time spent anchoring and retrieving anchors.
- Managed inventory levels on board, ensuring adequate supplies for voyages while minimizing waste and unnecessary expenses.
- Enhanced vessel safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of all onboard equipment.
- Streamlined deck operations by creating clear guidelines for daily tasks assigned to crew members based on their skills level.
- Guided guests on excursions of sport fishing, hiking, skiff touring and beach combing.
- Increased operational efficiency by regularly reviewing procedures for potential improvements or updates needed based on industry best practices or regulatory requirements.
- Maintained a positive work environment for crew members through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Assisted in training new crew members, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Reduced accident rates by strictly adhering to safety protocols and implementing new preventive measures when necessary.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
- Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
First Mate, Senior Deckhand
Watermark Tours
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Used online catalogs and local merchants to order parts and materials for vessel.
- Handled lines to moor vessels to wharfs, tie up vessels to other vessels and rig towing lines.
- Provided expert guidance on anchor handling operations, resulting in reduced time spent anchoring and retrieving anchors.
- Assisted in training new crew members, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Stood for [Number] hours per shift to perform look-out duties to navigate away from obstructions in ship's path and locate navigational aids.
- Maintained a positive work environment for crew members through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MDNo Degree - Marine Biology
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD08-2030
Skills
- Safety procedures
- Team management
- Maritime regulations
- Crew training
- Environmental awareness
- Operational planning
- Vessel maintenance
- Weather forecasting
- Teamwork
- Seamanship abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Leadership skills
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration
- Ship maintenance and security
- Maritime rescue operations
- USCG regulations
- Marine vessel operation
- Boat steering
- Safety protocols
- Team building
- Vessel inspection
- Safety management
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking
- Adaptability
- Maintenance management
Certification
Operator of 100 Ton Masters License
Auxiliary Sail Endorsement
Assistance Towing Endorsement
Merchant Mariner Credential
Medical Certificate
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
TWIC Card Holder
Marine Radio Operator Permit
Passport Booklet/Card Holder
Timeline
First Mate, Captain in Training
City Experiences by Hornblower
04.2021 - Current
First Mate, Senior Deckhand
Watermark Tours
07.2016 - 08.2019
No Degree - General Studies
Baltimore City Community College
No Degree - Marine Biology
The Community College of Baltimore County
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