JOSEPH DUNSAVAGE

Nationality: American

Valid US Passport exp. 2019, Driver’s License

Date of birth: July 27, 1979

Languages: English

No Visible Tattoos

Non-smoker

Cellular Phone: +1.954.701.2595

Email Address:

Current Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

MARITIME QUALIFICATIONS:

  • STCW95
  • Medical Care Provider (USCG) / Medical First Aid (MCA) (3/2011)

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a Deckhand or Deckhand / Mate position on a Motor Yacht in which I can bring my hardworking, ethical attitude while working with an experienced Captain and / or strong crew to work towards my long-term career goals.
Seeking Full-time, Freelance, Seasonal, Day work or Refit.

SKILLS:
Wash-down, Painting (Awl-grip & DuPont Products, wood, steel & fiberglass), Varnish, Teak Work, Tender Operation, Customer Service, Working with Deadlines, People Skills, Radar, Medical Training, Dependable, Team Player, Discrete, Basic Carpentry, Technical and Mechanical Aptitude, Computer and Electronics knowledge, Anchor and Underway Watch Duties, Watersports

INTERESTS, HOBBIES AND ACHIEVMENTS:
Fishing, Boating, Traveling, Hiking, Camping, Music, Kayaking, Wake Boarding and experiencing new things

MARITIME EXPERIENCE:

M.Y Moksha (80’ Private / Charter) Mate Dec 10, 2010 – June 15, 2011

Captain: Sean Noel

Build: Warren Yachts

Location: Florida, Virginia, Maryland, DC, South Carolina, and Georgia

Duties: Manage all areas of Deck upkeep and maintenance, docking, awl-grip, fiberglass patching, tender driving (31’ Novurania Chase), water sports Instruction (Jet-ski’s, kayaks and fishing) Inventory tracking and provisioning for large business and social events, deck management with 50+ guests, bartending, side-tie operation, safety management. Left position to seek another opportunity in Cote D’Ivoire.

M.Y Lady Zelda (130' Private / Charter) Relief Mate Sept 30, 2010 – Nov 23, 2010

Captain: Paulo Guedes

Build: Christensen

Location: Trans-Atlantic (from Palma to Ft. Lauderdale), Gibraltar, and Tenerife

Duties: Assisting with preparation for crossing, under-way watch duties, Line Handling, Complete Varnish process, Bright-work, Wash-downs, assist with refit period. Left position as refit ended and a permanent opportunity was available.

Carrigg Estate Estate / Boat Manager Jul 25, 2010 - Sept 29, 2010
Duties: Looked after Sea Ray 320, Custom built Australian 30’ Ski Craft and managed remodeling of private residence

M.Y Linda Lou (200’ Private) Delivery Deckhand Apr 30, 2010 – Jul 23, 2010

Captain: Michael Schuller

Build: Lurssen

Location: Doha. Qatar, Dubai, Monaco, Italy, France, Egypt, Africa, Crossing of Suez Canal, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Duties: Preparation for crossing, and under-way extensive work list as well as anchor and making way watch duties

M.Y Reverie (230' Private / Charter) Temporary Deckhand Dec 2, 2009 – Apr 16, 2010

Captain: Tim Heiremans

BUILD:Benetti

LOCATION: Ft Lauderdale, USA Yard Period

DUTIES: Paint Repair Process (Awlgrip & DuPont Products), Teak-work, Basic Carpentry, Varnish Preparation

JOSEPH DUNSAVAGE| Cell: +1954.701.2595

MARITIME DAY WORK:

M.Y. After Hours (114’ Horizon) Day work Deckhand Jan 2st – Jan 5th, 2013
Work with Captain to accept new purchase delivery, wash downs, rust removal and overall maintenance

M.Y Harle / M.Y Moksha (146’ Charter Feadship / Warren) Day work Deckhand Dec 4, 2010 – Dec 5, 2010
Assist crew with exterior cleanliness and organization of yacht for Private owner’s party and night cruise

M.Y Copasetic (141’ Private / Charter) Day work Deckhand Mar 15, 2010 – Mar 22, 2010

Wash-downs, Bright work, General Labor

M.Y Polar Star (208' Private / Charter Lurssen) Day work Deckhand Nov 2009 – Dec 2009

Wash-downs, all steps of paint and varnish preparation and completion (Awl-grip)

M.Y Save Our Seas (178’ Private) Day work Deckhand Nov 2009

Short refit period, all steps of paint-work (Awl-grip), Rust repair / Deck Repair, Preparation for crossing

PROFESSIONAL, HOSPITALITY / SERVICE & MISCELANEOUS EXPERIENCE:

Drilling Operations Supervisor June 19, 2011 – Nov 5, 2012

Management of exploration drilling site with 24 hour on call work schedule and responsible for 45+ international multicultural employees as well as production management, client servicing, internal reporting, P&L, safety management, HR, inventory management and equipment maintenance. Left due to desire to return to yachting as my desired career path.

Consumer Finance / Financial Services: 1996 - 2009

Worked up through ranks from Account Executive developing new business and retaining old achieving final position of Director of Operations working with clients / branch offices in a professional and advisory capacity to ensure smooth day to day operation and performance. Major focus on a high degree of multitasking and delegation to staff and contractors.

Night Club / Concert Venue: 2002 – 2005

Work in nightclub / lounge environment catering to small and large groups promoting an enjoyable environment in which teamwork, client happiness and discrete operation are essential.

REFERENCES:

Captain Sean Noel
M.Y Moksha
| +1954.260.2110
Country Manager, Cote D’Ivoire Stuart Carrigg
Global Exploration Services
| +33.6168.74988