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Michael Head

@MikeyHead

Experienced and motivated deckhand with professional sportsman background

Miami, United States
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Deckhand+1
USA East Coast+6

About

I am an educated and motivated individual originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, currently located in the south of Florida, I have the ambition and drive to thrive in the yachting industry. My enthusiasm for excellence and my work ethic sets me apart from the rest. I’ve been in the yachting industry for 2 years but I’m only just getting started as I plan to advance in the industry and level up. Before yachting I competed as an amateur and professional boxer for seven years under the most prestigious boxing promotion in the African continent. My goal is to transfer my discipline and expertise into my yachting career as a deckhand and knockout any task my team and I may face.

Personal Details

Age25 years
GenderMale

Career Objective

Seeking a position onboard a M/Y as a Deckhand for a private or charter vessel, in a professional and well-established team. My extensive investment in my yachting career has helped prepare me for duties and responsibilities that I will be trusted to carry out as a Deckhand. I am willing and able to travel as and when requested.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2
B1

Hobbies & Interests

Water sports, running, trail running, hiking, and boxing.

Experience

Unknown

Jul 2024 - Jul 2024
M/Y Trust Fun

Detailing engine room, assisting chief engineer.

Unknown

Jul 2024 - Jul 2024
M/Y Sapphire

Detailing and painting engine room.

Temporary Deckhand

May 2024 - Sep 2024
M/Y Alican

Completed a trip with owners on board in the Bahamas which included a heavy fishing itinerary traveling from Nassau to Chub Cay, Harbour Island, Atlantis as well as being on anchor at Andros Island. Performed multiple duties on board being the sole deckhand working with the mate which included, prepping fishing tenders daily for owners, tender towing, assisting with davit operations, detailing both fishing tenders and mother boat, assisting with A/C failures/pump failures and multiple unexpected mechanical failures.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA PWC

Languages

EnglishFluent
AfrikaansConversational

References

3 references

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