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Caleb Rapson

Caleb Rapson

Deck hand
Bridgetown ,St. Peter

Summary

I was born in the Caribbean island of Barbados, where I developed passion for the ocean at a very young age. Working on Good Times Catamaran cruises and fishing charters both helped me to maintain decency and to keep a professional representation towards our guests. I am very hard working and highly motivated with a desire to take on new challenges and broaden my skill set. My love for the ocean is endless and I wouldn’t give it up for anything!

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Commercial Fishing Captain

AR Seafoods
Bridgetown , Barbados
09.2021 - Current
  • Job overview
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service
  • Ocean crossings to other islands in Caribbean
  • Captained the boat everyday, docking and fueling and maneuvering around other vessels daily
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities
  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time
  • Boats including: Blue marlin, Fish Attack, Snapper Up, Eclipse Charters, Barbados , West
  • Coast
  • Fishing Charters
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Fishing Charters/Fishing Guide

Barbados Sport Fishing Charters
Bridgetown , St. Peter
03.2019 - Current
  • (2 years & 8 months)
  • Job overview
  • Instructed clients on proper fishing techniques and safety measures
  • Organized and prepared all necessary equipment for trips, such as rods, reels, bait, lures, tackle boxes
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of boats to ensure they were in safe working order
  • Provided assistance with baiting hooks and removing fish from hooks
  • Educated clients on the local aquatic environment and its inhabitants
  • Navigated waters safely while operating vessels with outboard motors or trolling motors
  • Communicated regularly with customers to answer questions about trips and provide updates on weather conditions
  • Developed relationships with customers to increase repeat business opportunities
  • Cleaned fish for clients at the end of trips when requested
  • Monitored weather conditions throughout the trip to ensure maximum safety for passengers
  • Handled payments from customers after completion of services rendered
  • Displayed strong public speaking skills and communication abilities to facilitate highest quality tour for guests.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Deck Hand

Good times Catamaran Cruises
Bridgetown , Barbados
10.2019 - 05.2022
  • (3 years & 7 months)
  • Job overview
  • Responsible for loading and unloading cargo, supplies, and passengers on the vessel
  • Performed safety checks on all equipment and gear prior to use
  • Assisted in mooring operations by tying off lines and setting anchor points
  • Maintained a clean deck area through daily sweeping and scrubbing of surfaces
  • Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches, pumps, cranes
  • Cleaned fishing gear after each catch was unloaded from the boat
  • Ran errands ashore as needed such as purchasing fuel or provisions for the vessel
  • Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away
  • Repaired minor issues with rigging and sails during trips out to sea
  • In-charge of all water sport activities and driving tender with guests on board
  • Catered to guests by serving lunch, serving drinks, and assuring that they have a great trip
  • Assisted engineers in repairing or adjusting machinery
  • Greeted guests boarding and departing vessels to drive safe transition
  • Monitored deck areas to enforce security of boat, passengers and cargo.

Education

Deck Hand On Super Yachts from Professional Yacht Training - Yachting

YACHT TRAINING
Fort Lauderdale Florida
2023.10 - 2023.11

CXC - General Studies

Queens College
Barbados
2013.Sep - 2018.May

Skills

  • Fishing
  • Surfing/Surf instructor
  • Water Sports (skiing, wakeboarding, etc)
  • Diving/Spearfishing
  • Boat handling
  • Navigation
  • Vessel Security and Maintenance
  • Boat Safety Maintenance
  • Winch Operation
  • Marine Safety Procedures
  • Crew and Passenger Safety
  • Vessel Navigation
  • Radar Information Interpretation
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solver

Certification

1.) STCW 10 :

• Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

• Elementary First

• Personal Survival Techniques

• Basic Firefighting

2.) DESIGNATED AND SECURITY DUTIES

3.) POWER BOAT LEVEL 2

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancement

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