Licensed Captain

Brad Tate

(954) 562-8860 •

LICENSED CAPTAIN

Profile

14 years of experience as Captain and First Officer on private and charter yachts and live-aboard dive vessels operating in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, West Coast of Mexico, United States and West Coast of Canada. 4 years experience in marina operations and project management.

Professional Experience

Empress eventsOctober 2008- March 2009

Relief Captain

Charter vessels operating in San Francisco Bay. Weddings, parties and memorials

Pier 17 Marina and Yacht Club October 2004-October 2008

Project Manager (June 2006-October 2008)

Held full accountability for complex $20 million marina development. Managed entire project life cycle including obtaining permits, soliciting contractor bids, consulting on design and scheduling inspections. Coordinated efforts of architect, civil engineers, sub-contractors, lawyers and city planners. Served as public/media spokesperson for the project and work with a high degree of autonomy.

General Manager (October 2004-June 2006)

Brought in by new corporate owner after acquisition of formerly family-owned boatyard and charged with upgrading and professionalizing all aspects of the operation. Led team of 20-25 with full P&L accountability for more than $2 million in annual revenues. Managed relationships with third-party vendors, project owners and civic leaders.

• Engineered complete business turnaround after assessing all areas of the operation. Made changes to pricing and business model that contributed to improvements across all key metrics including:

-Slashed cost-of-sales 36% and surpassed target gross income by 22%.

-Increased slip revenues by 18% by attracting a more lucrative client base.

-Boosted hauling revenues 106% by increasing fees and changing business model.

• Improved employee morale and culture by replacing under-performing and/or negative employees.
• Oversaw clean-up efforts after two major hurricanes (Katrina and Wilma) hit the marina within 3 months. Restored business to full operation as soon as power was restored.

M/Y Martha Ann -140’ WESTSHIP March 2004-October 2004

First Officer

Charter and Private Yacht operating in South Florida, Bahamas and Mediterranean (France, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece).

M/Y Gracious Lady – 80’ San Lorenzo March 2003-March 2004

Captain

Private yacht operating in South Florida and Bahamas.

M/y Bon Bon – 120’ FlagshipApril 2002-June 2002

First Officer/Engineer

Charter and Private Yacht operating in U.S. Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos, Bahamas

M/Y PANACEA IV – 86’ BURGER March 2001- November 2001

Captain

Private yacht operating in Palm Beach, Florida

E.D. Holdings June 2000-December 2000

Marina Operations

Performed due diligence on $35MM portfolio of marinas

M/Y PRIME TIME – 87’ MCQUEEN August 1999 – June 2000

Captain

Private Yacht operating in Vancouver, BC, Seattle Washington, and Florida

M/Y LADY JEAN – 102’ CRESCENT February 1999 - August 1999

First Officer

Private Yacht operating in South Florida, Bahamas, and New England

M/Y KINGFISH – 107’ CHRISTENSEN December 1997-December 1998

First Officer

Private Yacht operating on the West Coast of the United States and Mexico

M/V SEA FEVER – 90’ SWIFTSHIP December 1995 – December 1997

2ND Captain/Divemaster

Liveaboard dive charters operating in the Bahamas

M/V CARIBBEAN EXPLORER – 106’ SWIFTSHIP September 1994 – November 1995

Divemaster

Liveaboard dive charters operating in Saba and St Kitts

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science, Finance - University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

US Coast Guard 100-Ton Master (Captain) 3rd issuance

STCW Compliant

PADI Nitrox Instructor (non-teaching status)

OSHA 10-Hr General Certification