Experience and Certifications
Kesner Yacht Survey,
Serving the East Coast of the United States
Certifications
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Member, Surveyor Associate
ABYC Member
ABYC Master Marine Technician
ABYC Electrical Systems
ABYC Marine Corrosion
ABYC Marine Systems
100 Ton Master USCG, Valid from 1980 to present
Class 1B Hoisting Engineer License, valid from 1995-present
Class A Commercial Driver License, valid from 2005 to present
Work Experience
Service Technician at Merri-Mar Marina, Newburyport, MA, July 2018 to 2021
Service work on power and sail boats up to 55 feet, including general repairs, upgrades, engine replacement, drive lines, fiberglass composite repair and gel coat.
Removal and installation of masts for sail boats
Captain of 42 foot Ketch, January 2016 - July 2018
Cruised the Eastern Caribbean, South America, Bahamas and East Coast of U.S.
Responsible for maintenance of the sail boat and the general safety of the crew
Yard Foreman at Prime Coatings, Salisbury, MA, March 2013-December 2015
Responsible for the maintenance of industrial spray painting equipment
Metal fabrication work
Responsible for the maintenance of heavy trucks, generators, and off road equipment
Manager at Bridge Marina, Salisbury, MA, 1990-2013
Responsible for the management of a 100 slip marina with fuel dock, underground storage tanks with 16,000 gallon capacity, travel lift, crane service and marine store
Over the road boat hauling
Manager of 6 employees
Captain at Clipper Fleet, Salisbury, MA 1985-1990
Captain of a 65 foot party fishing boat
Captain at Captain’s Fishing Parties, Plum Island and Newburyport, MA 1978-1985
Captain of a 75 foot party fishing boat
