Captain Stu Coleman
Curriculum Vitae
Mobile
Phone: 323-314-2963
Current Location: Marina Del Rey, California, USA
Email Address: stu@captainstu.com
Downloadable Resume: StuColemanResume.pdf
Passports Held: United States & TWIC Card
| Near Coastal Master 100 ton | Power and Sail | USCG |
|---|---|---|
| Near Coastal Mate 100 ton | Power and Sail | USCG |
| Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (Mate) |
Near Coastal | USCG |
| TWIC Card | DHS | |
| STCW-95 V/C/F Security Officer | USCG | |
| STCW-95 Crowd Control | USCG | |
| STCW-95 Crisis Management | USCG | |
| STCW-95 First Aid & CPR | USCG | |
| STCW-95 Basic Firefighting | USCG | |
| STCW-95 Safety & Social Resp. | USCG | |
| STCW-95 Personal Survival | USCG | |
| STCW-95 Proficiency in Survival Craft | USCG | |
| Marine Radio Operators Permit | FCC | |
| EFR (CPR/First Aid) Instructor | EFR | |
| Bareboat Chartering Instructor | Sail | ASA |
| Club Race Officer | Sail | US Sailing |
| Open Water Scuba Instructor | 10 specialties | PADI |
Personal Statement
I am an enthusiastic, motivated instructor with over 900 sea days above the water and over 300 dives below the water. I am seeking a position that makes full use of my sailing, diving and teaching experience, conscientious attitude and tireless work ethic. I am looking to share my passion for the sea with a company that values the customer experience and rewards employee diligence.
Maritime Experience
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St. Thomas Diving Club, April 2010 - June 2010 Scuba Instructor, St. Thomas, USVI Served as mate on Dive boat and as scuba instructor, gave personalized service to resort customers in creating outstanding dive experiences. Taught PADI Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water Courses. |
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Underwater Safaris - Dive Boat Captain/Scuba Instructor, St. Thomas, USVI Corinthian 45 - October 2009 - April 2010 As dive boat captain, responsible for up to 32 passengers and crew for Cruise Ship excursions and Marriot resort diver's experience in St. Thomas, USVI. As Scuba Instructor, responsible for outfitting resort/excursion divers and conducting guided tours for certified divers and teaching DSDs (PADI Discover Suba Diving). |
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SV Reliance |
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SV Hawaiian Chieftain, 106’ TopSail Ketch June 2009 - September 2009 12-week contract as Mate/Purser/Master Gunner sailing Puget Sound and the Pacific Northwest on education sails, cannon battle sails, and family adventure sails. Responsible for ship’s budget and all cash accounting, crew training, sail handling, watch leading, navigation and ship’s maintenance. |
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SV Chasch Mer, Santa Cruz 50, May 2009 18 day delivery as part of 4-man crew from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii to Long Beach, CA |
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SV Indy Lido 14, January 2007 - April 2009 60 days as skipper of 2-person racing dinghy. Performed all maintenance and repairs. |
Bluewater Sailing 2003-2008
Soling 27, Catalina 22, Catalina 27, Catalina 30, Catalina 36
ASA Sailing Instructor: 100 days teaching Basic Keelboat, Coastal
Cruising and Bareboat Chartering
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SV Lady Washington |
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SV Silver Fox |
Prior Employment History
Crew Creative Advertising, Los Angeles, CA
Director of Production August 2001 - October 2008
Managed 8-person department and oversaw final mechanical production of all key art for entertainment clients. Created 1-Sheets, banners, billboards and all outdoor advertising for Hollywood movies. Created design and production methodologies and procedures. Maintained a Total Quality Management system for workflow and deliverables. Originated and maintained website and created all new print marketing materials for company promotion and new business development.
Volunteer History
South Coast Corinthain Yacht ClubCommodore 2008 - Responsible for organising all activities on and off the water.
Vice Commodore 2007 - Responsible for organising all social and racing activities.
Rear Commodore/Race Chairman 2006 - Responsible for facilities management and racing activities..
Also served as the Webmaster, Trophy Chairperson, Newsletter Editor and Principal Race Officer.
Association of Santa Monica Bay Yacht Clubs
Secretary 2009 - Responsible
for maintaining association roster and meeting minutes
Webmaster 2006-2009 - Responsible
for maintaining racing schedules, meeting minutes, awards, deeds
Cruiser Fleet Chair 2008 - Responsible for organising 60+ boat fleet and standardizing handicapping
Southern California Yachting Association
Web Liasion 2008- Conduct needs and usability analysis in website
redesign.
Education
PADI OWSI/Specialty Instructor, Utila Dive Centre, Utila, Honduras 2009
PADI Divemaster, Ocean Adventures Dive Company, Venice, California, 2009
PADI Master Scuba Diver, Pro-Dive USA, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1985
Major in Business Management, Minor in Music Administration
Other Experience:
- Extensive management, graphics and advertising experience.
- Extensive Nightclub/Bartending experience.
Personal Interests:
- Sailing, diving, public speaking, photography, seafaring history and sea chanteys
| Vessel / Name | Email Address | Phone Number |
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| SV Hawaiian Chieftain 106' Topsail Ketch Crew Coordinator Inez Wall |
inez@historicalseaport.org | 1-800-200-5239 |
| SV Silver Fox Catalina 36 Mr Howard Rose |
captrose@sbcglobal.net | 1-714-319-3374 |
| Bluewater Sailing School Capt. Peter Damisch |
info@bluewatersailing.com | 1-310-823-5545 |
| Yacht Club Management S/C Sandra Bartiromo |
sbarto02@yahoo.com | 1-310-721-0244 |
| Yacht Association Management 2009 Commodore Gary Green |
garygreen@ca.rr.com | 1-310-348-9627 |
| Yacht Association Management 2008 Commodore Bill Webster |
wmwebster@cox.net | 1-310-541-7300 |
| The Crew Network Robin Smith |
Robin.Smith@CrewNetwork.com | 1-619-523-8723 |
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