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Andrew Taylor

Hervey Bay,QLD

Summary

Born into a fishing family,I have always indulged in piscatorial pursuits and my time guiding in Arnhemland, NT coast,Cape York and The Kimberley has seen me excel at this but also given me a deep appreciation of indigenous art and culture and also a love for northern flora and fauna and an exceptional interest in birdlife and conducting tours that engage guests in all aspects of The Top End.....Especially catching the mighty Barramundi

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fishing Guide

Far North Sports Fishing
North Queensland/Cape York, QLD
03.2024 - Current

Fishing guide onboard the MV Blue Martini, performing all aspects of remote,mothership operations as well as daily excursions,driving 6 meter fishing tenders in pursuit of northern,tropical sportsfish.

Providing guests with the fishing trip of a lifetime as well as an educational experience and insight into the culture,flora and fauna and lifestlye of the TOP END

Fishing Guide

Cannon Charters
Darwin, NT
09.2020 - 12.2023

Fishing guide on board a liveaboard mothership conducting extended fishing trips along the remote coastlines of the northern territory and Kimberley.

Responsible for the operation of tenders,cleaning and maintenance of mothership,conducting shifts on watch on navigation of mothership,assisting with housekeeping duties,guest interaction and safety of everyone on board.

Specializing in fishing techniques and guest tuition to catch Top End tropical sportsfish and insuring guests have " The trip of a lifetime ''

Fishing/Tour Guide

Berkeley River Lodge
Kimberley, WA
06.2019 - 09.2020

Tour guide conducting fishing trips,river/gorge tours,4wd bush and beach tours, bird watching excursions and hikes to remote waterholes and aboriginal art .

All tours revolving around a unique Kimberley experience,focusing on ecology,geology,flora and fauna,Aboriginal art and culture as well as history of the area.

Head Guide/Marine Manager

Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge
Maningrida, NT
02.2012 - 05.2019

As Head guide/Marine manager I was responsible for taking guests fishing on the extensive river systems of Arnhemland as well as organizing our fleet of 6 barra boats and guides.

Also coordinating cultural tours involving river cruises,aboriginal arts and culture as well as bird watching for up to 24 guests.

Education

Certificate 2 in Senior First Aid -

Hervey Bay Employment And Training Centre
Hervey Bay, QLD
03-2024

Certificate 2 in Maritime Operations ( Coxswain ) -

Smit Maritime College
Darwin, NT
02-2015

High School Diploma -

Hervey Bay State High School
Hervey Bay, QLD
12-1993

Skills

Exceptional knowledge of boating/fishing/tour guiding industry

Great communication skills

Team player and ability to live and work in remote/confined spaces

Ability to coordinate and care for large groups of guests

Safe operations of boating and fishing vessels

Certification

coxswain(unrestricted)

QLD Marine License

MR Vehicle License

Full QLD drivers license

First Aid certificate

Timeline

Fishing Guide

Far North Sports Fishing
03.2024 - Current

Fishing Guide

Cannon Charters
09.2020 - 12.2023

Fishing/Tour Guide

Berkeley River Lodge
06.2019 - 09.2020

Head Guide/Marine Manager

Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge
02.2012 - 05.2019

Certificate 2 in Senior First Aid -

Hervey Bay Employment And Training Centre

Certificate 2 in Maritime Operations ( Coxswain ) -

Smit Maritime College

High School Diploma -

Hervey Bay State High School
Andrew Taylor