James J. Gillcrist
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dynamic and service-oriented professional with extensive experience in the Maritime Industry. Able to positively enhance customer/team experiences and ensure safety, showcasing strong communication skills and creative problem-solving. Hold's an extensive record of efficiently managing emergency situations and equipment maintenance in labouring and physically demanding environments. Experience ranges from shipyard repair and refit, to day to day vessel operations and long deployments at sea/remote locations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AbleSeaman/Deckhand
UnCruise Adventures
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Enhanced vessel safety by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs on deck equipment.
- Assisted in navigation tasks, contributing to the efficient operation of the ship's journey.
- Performed lookout duties, ensuring the timely detection of potential hazards and obstacles.
- Participated in emergency drills and responded effectively during actual emergencies, maintaining crew and vessel safety.
- Operated various types of deck machinery, such as winches and cranes, to handle cargo efficiently.
- Operated inflatable outboard small boats acting as the skiff captain during boat opts.
Deckhand
San Diego Whale Watch (100TN Vessel)
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered services and actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and deescalated major issues with unruly customers.
- Worked crowd management in a fast-paced chaotic atmosphere while safely counting, checking and boarding all passengers.
- Made sure guests understood the local wildlife being observed and answered questions.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Sports Fishing Deckhand
Islander Charters Inc (100TN Vessel)
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Safely handled lines during departure and docking of vessel.
- Assisted with navigation watches (Day/NIght 4-5hrs +)
- Cleaned, maintained, monitored and repaired over 90 square feet of decking (galley, bathrooms, crew births, and engine compartments).
- Transferred, operated and cleaned bait tank.
- Helped customers with fishing knots and setting up tackle.
- Loaded, stowed & unloaded fishing kayak's for guests on multi day trip.
Captain
Paddle Pub (6TN Vessel)
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Lead cruises in fun activities and served as memorable entertainment.
- Complied with accepted company drink and customer safety regulations.
- Operated a timely departure and arrival schedule for multiple trips a day.
- Managed daily operations. Stocking, cleaning and reporting damages.
Dockhand/Captain
Hottub Cruisin (4TN Vessel)
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Verified ID/Passport documentation and waivers in and around people engaging in alcohol. Upholding company safety policies while creating a fun memorable experience.
- Facilitated boat outboard motor repairs and maintaining jacuzzi on hot-tub boat.
- Served as Captain and lead groups on nighttime firework cruises.
- Rescued lost/stranded boats due to mechanical/environmental factors.
Water Sports Instructor/Deckhand
Mission Bay Sport Center (MBSC)
06.2010 - 06.2020
- Greeted guests at front desk and managed check-in process.
- Facilitated equipment rentals and costumer instruction in standup paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing and outboard watercraft.
- Served as a Deckhand aboard motor/sail charter .
- FlyDive: X-Board Operator/Instructor (HydroFlying Water Sports)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communication
University of California - San Diego (UCSD)
La Jolla, CA05.2017
Master of Arts - Film & TV Production
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2020
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operator (Ships Crane)
- Handyman
- Creative/Service Oriented
- Photography/Film
- Good Communicator
- Horseman (Chile)
- Kayak/Standup/Sailing/Outboard & Inboard Motor
- Hard Worker
Certification
- Master: 100 Gross Register Tons (Inland)
- Mate: 100 Gross Register Tons (Near Coastal)
- Able Seamen (Unlimited)
- Lifeboatmen (Limited)
- STCW Basic Training
- RFPNW (Navigational Watch)
- Basic Fire Fighting
- USCG Accepted Adult CPR
- USCG Accepted Basic First Aid
- NOLS Wilderness First Responder (exp. Jan, 11th 2026)
- NOLS Epinephrine Auto-injector (exp. Jan, 11th 2026)
- NOLS CPR/AED and Airway Management (exp. Jan, 11th 2026)
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC - exp. Feb 23. 2027)
- MMC - Merchant Mariner Credential (exp. Nov. 05 2029)
- FlyDive: X-Board Operator Certificate (Hydroflying Water Sports)
AUS CERTIFICATES:
- National Police Check - NPC (IN PROGRESS)
- Australian Drivers License (C-Class Open)
- First AID/CPR (IN PROGRESS)
Timeline
AbleSeaman/Deckhand
UnCruise Adventures
01.2023 - 11.2024
Sports Fishing Deckhand
Islander Charters Inc (100TN Vessel)
09.2022 - 09.2023
Deckhand
San Diego Whale Watch (100TN Vessel)
07.2022 - 01.2024
Captain
Paddle Pub (6TN Vessel)
06.2022 - 11.2022
Dockhand/Captain
Hottub Cruisin (4TN Vessel)
06.2020 - 06.2022
Water Sports Instructor/Deckhand
Mission Bay Sport Center (MBSC)
06.2010 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communication
University of California - San Diego (UCSD)
Master of Arts - Film & TV Production
San Diego State University
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