Capt. Harris’ Bio:
I have been working on boats my entire life, both in Chicago and Fort Lauderdale. I currently have a 100 Ton Masters license but I’m looking to upgrade in the near future. I also have my STCW-95, First Aid/CPR, PADI Scuba Certified and Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP.)

For the past three seasons here in Chicago, I’ve been working for the Wendella Boat Company doing tours of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. There, I am one of the captains of the Wendella LTD. ( 70 ft, 72 tons, 220 passengers.)

My winters are spent in the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area working on private yachts. I’ve worked on several yachts, helping the captains and crew prepare for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and the Miami Show.

Mobile: (630) 247-8426        Check My Schedule
Email: MissL2@aol.com

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Certificates and Interests:

• USCG 100 GT Masters Inland License
• STCW 95
• MMD - OS
• First Aid/ CPR/AED
• MROP
• PADI certified open water diver
• Cooking and bartending
• Snorkeling/Various Water Sports

Previous Experience:

Wendella Boat Company
April 1, 2005 to Present (Seasonal)

• Captain/Licensed Mate on board M/V Wendella Ltd (75 GT, 64ft, 190 passengers.)
• Duties include: operations of all fleet vessels, safety of passengers, maintaining vessel cleanliness, securing vessel lines, delegating tasks among crew, basic engine and generator maintenance, interacting with passengers to provide quality customer service, training new crew members and occasional bartending.

M/Y “ZaZa” 150ft Tacoma. October 18 - 25, 2006.

• Worked to prepare for the Fort Lauderdale Boat show; re-caulked, sanded and teaked decks; work with wood brightener; detailed tenders; polished stainless steel; basic wash and dry down of entire boat; various waxing and polishing.

M/Y “Miss Lauren” 55 ft. Silverton seasonally since 1998

• Line handling, washing, waxing, polishing, caulking, varnishing, painting, sanding, fiberglass, basic engine and generator maintenance, light stew work and cooking, care of tenders and other water crafts. Relief Captain on long trips, navigational skills.

Chapman School of Seamanship, Stuart Florida
January 2006 to March 2006

• Received a diploma for 369 hours of theory and hands-on experience in Seamanship, Rules of the Road, Marlinspike, Weather, First Aid/CPR, Boat Handling, Piloting and Dead Reckoning Navigation, Electronic Navigation, Boat and Engine Maintenance.

Hammond Marina
April 1998 to October 2003 (Seasonal only)

• Gas Dock/ Boat Washing
• Duties: helping customers with lines, fueling, pump out station, detailed interior and exterior cleaning, waxing, winterization, carpet and eisen-glass cleaning, minor vinyl repairs.
• Heavy interior cleaning of private vessels.

Education:

Columbia College, Chicago, Illinois    September 2000 to May 2004

• Graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Radio Broadcasting with a focus on talent and production.

References:

Captain Thomas B. McElroy
Captain for Mercury Skyline Yacht Charter Inc.
Cell: (773) 640-0391

Captain Josh Manaois
Captain for Wendella Sightseeing Company
Cell: (847) 997-3951

Katie J. Craig
Family friend for over 20 years and office manager
Cell: (630) 542-2571




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