Captain/Deckhand
RUSSELL A. BENDER
------------ 73-4176 Kilapa Street
RussellB------------ Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
EXPERIENCE
BLUE OCEAN MARICULTURE | Kailua-Kona, Hawai?i Island, HI
Captain Mar 2019 – Current
Boat Operator/Farm Hand Jun 2017 – Mar 2019
Operate 70 ton vessel to transport fish, feed, and crew to off-shore farm site in variable weather conditions.
Operate and manage daily crane operations including rigging of cargo and equipment to be moved both dockside and offshore.
Conduct both emergency and routine maintenance on vessel machinery and equipment.
Repair, replace, and maintain farm site grid, moorings, and anchor lines.
Collaborate and communicate with team of divers to build, install, and repair new fish pens on SCUBA.
Enforce and adhere to all safety policies and procedures, environmental rules, and governmental regulations.
AULANI, A DISNEY RESORT AND SPA | Ko Olina, O?ahu, HI
Dive Technician, Animal Programs Apr 2016 – Jun 2017
Thoroughly cleaned and maintained multiple aquatic habitats by operating heavy machinery while diving.
Prepared food and feed fish while observing fish health and behavior.
Managed dives as a standby diver with safety as the main objective.
Continuously checked and kept all dive equipment in working order while up to proper specification.
Assisted in egg collection and removal of any deceased fish.
Recorded data in excel on water chemistry and fish health.
TOWN | Kaimuk?, O‘ahu, HI
Manager Oct 2015 – Jun 2017
Promoted to management position within first 30 days of employment.
Managed the Front of House team and handled any guest or team issues with a positive outlook and attitude.
Reported all sales, cash, and data entry for every shift.
Gained knowledge of sustainable fishing practices and ability to identify many local marine species.
EDUCATION
WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE | K?ne?ohe, O?ahu, HI Aug 2014 – May 2016
Associates in Science
GPA 3.5
Dean’s List for Excellence
CERTIFICATIONS
PADI CERTIFIED
Open Water Diver 2015
Advanced Open Water Diver 2016
Rescue Diver 2016
DAN CERTIFIED
First Aid for Professional Diver 2017
VOLUNTEER
Sustainable Coastlines, Hawai‘i division beach clean-ups
Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR of DLNR)
REFERENCES
TYLER BUTTS
Captain/Lead Hand
Blue Ocean Mariculture
------------
BRANDEN BUCHANAN
Captain/Farm Hand
Blue Ocean Mariculture
------------
RHETT MORGAN
Boat Operator
MSRC
------------
RAFFY JACINTO
Water Sciences Operations Manager
Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa
------------
[Additional references available upon request.]
RUSSELL A. BENDER
------------ 73-4176 Kilapa Street
RussellB------------ Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
EXPERIENCE
BLUE OCEAN MARICULTURE | Kailua-Kona, Hawai?i Island, HI
Captain Mar 2019 – Current
Boat Operator/Farm Hand Jun 2017 – Mar 2019
Operate 70 ton vessel to transport fish, feed, and crew to off-shore farm site in variable weather conditions.
Operate and manage daily crane operations including rigging of cargo and equipment to be moved both dockside and offshore.
Conduct both emergency and routine maintenance on vessel machinery and equipment.
Repair, replace, and maintain farm site grid, moorings, and anchor lines.
Collaborate and communicate with team of divers to build, install, and repair new fish pens on SCUBA.
Enforce and adhere to all safety policies and procedures, environmental rules, and governmental regulations.
AULANI, A DISNEY RESORT AND SPA | Ko Olina, O?ahu, HI
Dive Technician, Animal Programs Apr 2016 – Jun 2017
Thoroughly cleaned and maintained multiple aquatic habitats by operating heavy machinery while diving.
Prepared food and feed fish while observing fish health and behavior.
Managed dives as a standby diver with safety as the main objective.
Continuously checked and kept all dive equipment in working order while up to proper specification.
Assisted in egg collection and removal of any deceased fish.
Recorded data in excel on water chemistry and fish health.
TOWN | Kaimuk?, O‘ahu, HI
Manager Oct 2015 – Jun 2017
Promoted to management position within first 30 days of employment.
Managed the Front of House team and handled any guest or team issues with a positive outlook and attitude.
Reported all sales, cash, and data entry for every shift.
Gained knowledge of sustainable fishing practices and ability to identify many local marine species.
EDUCATION
WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE | K?ne?ohe, O?ahu, HI Aug 2014 – May 2016
Associates in Science
GPA 3.5
Dean’s List for Excellence
CERTIFICATIONS
PADI CERTIFIED
Open Water Diver 2015
Advanced Open Water Diver 2016
Rescue Diver 2016
DAN CERTIFIED
First Aid for Professional Diver 2017
VOLUNTEER
Sustainable Coastlines, Hawai‘i division beach clean-ups
Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR of DLNR)
REFERENCES
TYLER BUTTS
Captain/Lead Hand
Blue Ocean Mariculture
------------
BRANDEN BUCHANAN
Captain/Farm Hand
Blue Ocean Mariculture
------------
RHETT MORGAN
Boat Operator
MSRC
------------
RAFFY JACINTO
Water Sciences Operations Manager
Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa
------------
[Additional references available upon request.]