Gabriel J. Roletti

Objective

A position which will allow me to apply my education and experience to effectively and diligently serve my post.

Skills Profile

Experienced in the local marine industry as a deckhand, operator, captain, and dock attendant

Licensed 100 ton Captain/200 ton Mate with commercial towing endorsement.

Highly proficient in all areas of tow vessel operation including safety, watch keeping, steering, mooring, and making up to docks or disabled vessels.

Skilled mariner with over 20,000 logged nautical miles on open ocean and thousands more upon near coastal waters.

Proven mechanical abilities on a variety of vessels and marine systems.

Employment History

Vessel Assist Marina Del Rey Sept 2010-Present: Master

Served as primary captain of a commercial towing vessel

Responsible for providing 24/7 on call service as a single-handed operator and deck hand

Ensured the constant safety of all persons and property involved

Effectively managed both VHF and cell phone communications while operating the vessel in a professional manner

SeaTow Marina Del Rey July 2008-Sept. 2010

Operator/Deck Hand

Developed excellent ship handling skills and demonstrated learned abilities in high-traffic, close quarters situations

Provided 24/7 service as a single-handed operator and deck hand

Performed regular vessel safety inspections that included towing lines, mooring lines, deck hardware, and small machinery

Increased membership and provided quality customer service

Coordinated a high volume of incoming requests in an environment requiring excellent time management abilities

Sea Planes Inc./Catalina-Marina Del Rey Flyer Feb.2007-May2007

Deck Hand, Marina Flyer 99GRT (396hrs.)

Participated in landing and mooring the vessel to piers and floating moorings several times daily

Trained in emergency evacuation, fire safety, and lifeboat deployment

Assisted in the safe unloading and loading of passengers, baggage, and equipment

Preformed underway engine room and void space inspections

Boat Rentals of America Inc. July 2008-Nov. 2010

Dock Hand/Maintenance Supervisor

Responsible for retrieving rented vessels and securing them to the embarkation area

Expected to keep vessels and dock clean at all times

Briefed customers on strict boating safety and operational guidelines

Promoted to maintain and repair a fleet of 22 small rental vessels (Nov. 2009)

Relied upon to complete mechanical repairs in a timely

Michael T Boman April 17-May 17 2011

Deck Hand/Mate (264hrs.)

Successfully delivered S.V Shadow from Marina Del Rey to Oahu, Hawaii with a crew of three

Involved in all operations including watch standing, steering, and safe navigation

Education

California Maritime Academy

Santa Monica College

Humboldt State University

Specialized coursework

Basic STCW fire safety, deck general, marlinspike, seamanship courses through California Maritime Academy curriculum

65 day deck cadet training cruise aboard T.S Golden Bear (summer 2006)

Excellent references available upon request