Resume of Captain Charles W Reed Jr.

CHARLES REED may be contated at http://www.clrmarine.com/ or http://www.clrmarinecharters.com/

Charles W Reed Jr.

CAPTAIN/MATE/MARITIME INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL
~More Than 20 Years of Maritime Experience including Three Years of Professional Experience

Dynamic, resourceful and determined professional with extensive background in maritime operations. Captain of a 149-passenger, 65-foot dinner boat. Charter sailing vessel to the public for cruises. Skilled in a variety of areas useful in maritime situations including medical, diesel engine, electronics and fire fighting as well as personnel management, interaction with the general public, and an ability to work in difficult and stressful situations. Focused negotiator who strives for win-win situations and client satisfaction. Outstanding communications skills and an ability to work with individuals of diverse cultures effectively.

KEY PROFICIENCIES
Experienced Captain
Electronics Background
Diesel Engines
Firefighting Experience
Medical Training
Interpersonal Skills
Operations Management
Education/Instruction
Safety Implementation


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinton River Cruise Company – Mt Clemons, MI
Captain
2006 – Present

Serve as captain of 65-foot dinner boat accountable for passenger and crew safety. Execute man overboard, drills, fire drills and follow up overviews of drills to improve crew performance. Conduct daily engineer checks and minor maintained; supervise major maintenance efforts. Navigate the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair, providing lunch and dinner on three and four hour cruises.
Maintain thorough knowledge of all aspects of vessel; check engine room in all aspects.
Instruct crewmembers on daily tasks and changes to be accomplished; ensure they are completed properly.
Interact with up to 149 passengers, make safety announcements and oversee activities.
Keep all logbooks current regarding boarding time, passenger count, departure time, stops, back underway times, and final arrival. Track needed repairs.

Self Employed Webmaster – Rochester, MI
Manager/Web Designer
2004 – Present

Perform all operations necessary for successful operation of Internet based Marine electronics and supplies sales business.
Order products from distributors and arrange drop shipments to customers.
Keep accurate records, prepare taxes and acquire all needed licenses for business operation.
Conduct search engine optimization, prepare graphics, and write web copy.

Superior Ambulance Service – Elmhurst, IL
Paramedic
1996 – 2004

Provided transportation to sick and elderly in emergency situations. Maintained personal skills as a paramedic. Kept current in a variety of medical areas including pediatric advanced life support, cardiac pulmonary resuscitation, neonatal advanced life support, advanced cardiac life support, and pre-hospital trauma life support.
Started IVs, administered drugs, monitored heart and other vital signs.
Contacted hospitals via radio and served as the eyes and ears for the doctor on staff when performing patient care. Took necessary steps to save lives and mitigate danger for patients.


Kurtz Ambulance Service – New Lenox, IL
Paramedic Coordinator/Firefighter
1983 – 1996

Provided transportation in emergency and routine situations. Contracted with fire departments unable to provide 24-hour service, serving their designated areas. Implemented billing program throughout Frankfort Fire Department for ambulance services, saving the department $15,000 annually.
Managed activities, scheduling and payroll for six personnel and coordinated education activities for 25 paramedics and EMTs on Frankfort Fire Department.
Served as a Certified Instructor in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Chicago and Illinois Heart Associations.
Acquired certification from the state of Illinois to teach in fire service and emergency medical service.
Attained Illinois Certified Fire Fighter III status, top certification in state.

Additional Employment
Firefighter/Paramedic Frankfort Fire Department ~ Frankfort, IL
Managed six personnel involved in life saving and paramedic activities. Taught EMS and CPR course.

Manager/Electronics Technician Brooks Radio Shack and Electronics ~ Cassville, MO
Repaired televisions, installed satellite receivers. Managed store in owner’s absence. Reclaimed $3,000 in old parts by submitting them for warranty replacement and payment of wages for installation.

Machinist Helper Chicago Belt Railway ~ Chicago, IL
Assisted machinist in inspection, repair and maintenance of diesel locomotives. Rebuilt engines and aligned generators.

Plane Captain/Sergeant United States Marine Corps ~ Multiple Locations
Inspected military aircraft before and after flights. Oversaw repair of aircraft; trained in loading and arming of nuclear weapons. Held Secret Security Clearance. Received Honorable Discharge.

EDUCATION

Firefighting/Nursing Joliet Junior College – Joliet, IL
Electronics Technician Certification DeVry Institute of Technology – Chicago, IL
Emergency Medical Technician Program St. James Hospital – Chicago Heights, IL
Emergency Medicine/Paramedic Silver Cross Hospital – Joliet, IL

LICENSURE

Master of Steam Motor or Auxiliary Sail Vessels of not more than 100 tons upon the Great Lakes and inland waters and authorized to engage in Commercial Assistance Towing and not more than 50 tons upon Near Coastal Waters.
Radar Observer (unlimited)
STCW
TWIC
US Merchant Mariner’s Document
FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit
CPR and First Aid Cards



PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

International Shipmasters Association, National Association of Charter Boat OwnersComputer

Skills and Competencies
Software Use: Windows XP, Word, Excel, File Data Storage utilizing external hard drives.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST