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