captainshannon
10-18-2008, 03:41 PM
CAPTAIN SHANNON E. FOUNTAIN
Big Pine Key, Florida 33043
Email: sydweiser@yahoo.com
Cell: 305-360-7016
Home: 305-872-9455
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 1998 to Present – Captain, Miss Budweiser, Key West, FL
Responsible for managing, navigating and fishing Anheuser Bush’s Corporate sport fishing boat, Miss Budweiser, 51 foot Rybovich. Duties include scheduling clients, complying with budget, maintaining boat both mechanically and aesthetically, hiring and managing crew, overseeing the contracting and work of shipyards and sub-contractors. Specialize in navigating, piloting, and sport fishing the waters of South Florida and the Florida Keys while also proficient in the Bahamas and Gulf of Mexico. Concentrate in pelagic species as well as reef, wreck, and tournament fishing. Fishing techniques include trolling, various forms of live bait fishing including kite fishing. Clients include Owners of Industry, Distributors, Contest and Prize Winners, Celebrities, Anheuser Busch Family and Employees.
Currently hold 100 Ton Masters Near Coastal With Towing Endorsement
June 1996 to August 1998 – Boatswain’s Mate second class, The United States Coast Guard, Station Galveston, TX
Third in chain of command responsible for overseeing 15 deck personnel. Qualified as Officer of the Day and First Lieutenant in charge for deck operations and maintenance of two 21 foot and two 41 foot search and rescue vessels which responded to more than 750 cases per year. Coxswain/captain in charge – accountable for successfully completing search and rescue, law enforcement, and environmental protection missions. Responsible for public safety, coxswain and crew training, purchase, inventory, and ordering of supplies, budgetary control, and military discipline of personnel. Trained in civil rights, sexual harassment prevention, and human awareness.
Recipient of several letters of commendation and recommendation.
August 1994 to June 1996 – Boatswain’s mate third class, The United States Coast Guard, Cutter Point Hobart, Oceanside, CA
Qualified as Helmsman, Navigator, Boarding Team Member, Officer of the Day, and Engineer of the Watch for an 82 foot search and rescue vessel. Promoted to Boatswain’s Mate third class within one year of service due to outstanding performance.
Recipient of John E. Ray Award.
June 1990 to August 1994 – The Easy Rider – North Palm Beach, FL
Mate and deckhand for 32 foot sport fishing vessel. Responsible for all aspects of sport fishing techniques including rigging bait, reeling in catch, and releasing when appropriate. Responsible for maintaining deck, basic navigation, and boat handling.
Big Pine Key, Florida 33043
Email: sydweiser@yahoo.com
Cell: 305-360-7016
Home: 305-872-9455
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 1998 to Present – Captain, Miss Budweiser, Key West, FL
Responsible for managing, navigating and fishing Anheuser Bush’s Corporate sport fishing boat, Miss Budweiser, 51 foot Rybovich. Duties include scheduling clients, complying with budget, maintaining boat both mechanically and aesthetically, hiring and managing crew, overseeing the contracting and work of shipyards and sub-contractors. Specialize in navigating, piloting, and sport fishing the waters of South Florida and the Florida Keys while also proficient in the Bahamas and Gulf of Mexico. Concentrate in pelagic species as well as reef, wreck, and tournament fishing. Fishing techniques include trolling, various forms of live bait fishing including kite fishing. Clients include Owners of Industry, Distributors, Contest and Prize Winners, Celebrities, Anheuser Busch Family and Employees.
Currently hold 100 Ton Masters Near Coastal With Towing Endorsement
June 1996 to August 1998 – Boatswain’s Mate second class, The United States Coast Guard, Station Galveston, TX
Third in chain of command responsible for overseeing 15 deck personnel. Qualified as Officer of the Day and First Lieutenant in charge for deck operations and maintenance of two 21 foot and two 41 foot search and rescue vessels which responded to more than 750 cases per year. Coxswain/captain in charge – accountable for successfully completing search and rescue, law enforcement, and environmental protection missions. Responsible for public safety, coxswain and crew training, purchase, inventory, and ordering of supplies, budgetary control, and military discipline of personnel. Trained in civil rights, sexual harassment prevention, and human awareness.
Recipient of several letters of commendation and recommendation.
August 1994 to June 1996 – Boatswain’s mate third class, The United States Coast Guard, Cutter Point Hobart, Oceanside, CA
Qualified as Helmsman, Navigator, Boarding Team Member, Officer of the Day, and Engineer of the Watch for an 82 foot search and rescue vessel. Promoted to Boatswain’s Mate third class within one year of service due to outstanding performance.
Recipient of John E. Ray Award.
June 1990 to August 1994 – The Easy Rider – North Palm Beach, FL
Mate and deckhand for 32 foot sport fishing vessel. Responsible for all aspects of sport fishing techniques including rigging bait, reeling in catch, and releasing when appropriate. Responsible for maintaining deck, basic navigation, and boat handling.