Michael Gladwish
2636 13th Street
Port Huron, Mich. 48060
(810) 982-8693
(810) 602-8874
mikegladwish@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain maritime captain assignments which will utilize my 35 years experience as a 100 ton U.S.C.G. licensed Captain. With knowledge of United States waterways, lifetime of personal boating, and management of several self owned marine businesses. I have logged over 130,000 lifetime miles on the water.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1971-2010 Detroit Pipefitters and Refrigeration Local 636 Pipe Trades.
1. Hold position of superintendent and project manager
with local HVAC company.
2. Install commercial and industrial piping,heating,
cooling and HVAC systems for schools, hospitals,
government buildings and other large building
projects.
3. Held qualified pressure welder certifications, CPR
and First Aid certifications.
1982-2000 American Marine Specialties
1. Owner and operator.
2. Sold and installed boat equipment including
navigation electronics, HVAC systems, plumbing,
electrical systems, generators, power inverters and engine repair.
3. Sold and installed boat hoists and docks.
1986-1995 Delectable Yacht Charters,Inc
1. Owner, operator and captain.
2. Provided pleasure cruises for parties up to 28 people
and week long cruises for 6.
3. Operated two 50 ft motor yachts out of Port Huron,Mi.
and Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
4. Provided a professional and friendly atmosphere for
180 successful charters.
5. Managed all aspects of the business including crew,
maintenance, accounting, marketing and compliance
with the U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
1996-Present Captain for hire for yacht owners, marine dealerships and brokers
1. Successfully completed more then 199 delivery assignments as
Captain of vessels ranging from 40 ft express to 90 ft
motor yachts to 50 ft sailing catamarans.
2. Navigated the Great Lakes, Erie Canal, Hudson River,
U.S. East Coast, Intracoastal waterways, Florida water
ways, Bahamas and British Virgin Islands.
3. Donated my time over the past several years aboard the 127
ft. U.S. Navel Sea Cadets training Vessel "Grayfox" out
of Port Huron,MI. as project manager of ship modifications for additional crew quarters. I also served as a part time Captain.
4. In 2013, joined Huron Lady II as part time Captain of 75 ft,
103 passenger Coast Guard Certified excursion vessel in Port
Huron, Michigan. My duties included ships system maintenance.
MARITIME ASSOCIATIONS:
International Shipmasters Association, Port Huron Yacht Club, Inter Lakes Yachting Association, Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Michigan Charter Boat Association.
MEMBER: BOAT/US PROFESSIONAL CAPTAINS LOCATOR
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