Darcy Duggan
Skipper and lead deckhand
Belmont,New South Wales
Summary
Organised, hard working and reliable employee, I am able to work unsupervised as well as manage a team.
I have successfully balanced full time study with employment the last 4 years while maintaining high grades and am seeking part time work that will support my continued study of my degree.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skipper/ Lead Deckhand
Lake Macquarie Moorings
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Enhanced safety protocols by implementing WHS policies and procedures .
- Managed vessel maintenance tasks for optimal performance, ensuring timely inspections and repairs.
- Increased efficiency in navigating challenging waters through the use of advanced navigational tools and techniques.
- Coordinated with owner to develop best practices, improving overall fleet performance.
- Ensured compliance with maritime regulations, consistently passing inspections without violations.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates by providing exceptional service.
- Reduced operational costs through effective budget management and strategic allocation of resources.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and clients.
- Trained new crew members in critical skills such as knot tying, navigation, and safety procedures, raising overall team competency levels.
- Regularly reviewed weather forecasts to determine the safest routes possible while minimizing delays.
- Communicated with owner to discuss event details, timelines and specific equipment that would be required.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Learned to operate new technology including crane operation.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability of service.
Tendor Driver
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery of crews to and from yachts for racing events twice weekly.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following maritime and club rules and regulations.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity with regular maintenance checks and repairs as needed.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
Education
Bachelor - Construction Management
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA06.2024
COXSWAIN CERTIFICATE
TAFE NSW
10.2023
High School Diploma -
Swansea High School
Caves Beach, NSW11.2019
Skills
- Boat Delivery
- Marine Communications
- Outboard Engine Repair
- Mooring Techniques
- Marine Safety
- Customer Relations
- Team Management
- Safety Management
- Problem Analysis
- Schedule Management
Certification
Full drivers licence. Own car.
AVAILABILITY
FLEXIBLE :Available Monday to Friday. Weekend work by negotiation.
Timeline
Skipper/ Lead Deckhand
Lake Macquarie Moorings
01.2020 - 10.2023
Tendor Driver
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
10.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor - Construction Management
University of South Australia
COXSWAIN CERTIFICATE
TAFE NSW
High School Diploma -
Swansea High School
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeInternshipImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCompany CultureWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Additional Information
Happy to do labouring jobs and undertake any required job training.
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