Matthew Holt

Marine Programme Manager at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Tortola, British Virgin Islands, VG
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Credentials

  • ABYC Standards Advisor
    American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
  • Certified Instructor 201-206, 214, 218
    American Sailing Association
  • Marine Systems Advisor
    American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
  • Yachtmaster Instructor - Sail (YMIS)
    Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
  • Yachtmaster Offshore 200 grt Commerical
    Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

Experience

  • H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
    • Virgin Islands, British
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marine Programme Manager
      • Apr 2019 - Present

      Delivering a competency-based, industry-driven approach to Career and Technical Education (CTE). Providing Career-Path learning opportunities for aspiring BVI marine professionals. Delivering a competency-based, industry-driven approach to Career and Technical Education (CTE). Providing Career-Path learning opportunities for aspiring BVI marine professionals.

  • DAI
    • Denmark
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Maritime Consultant
      • May 2018 - Mar 2019

      A collaboration of public and private sector stakeholders to build local capacity for BVI marine industry careers. Forged new links between industry & education, post-September 2017 Hurricanes. A collaboration of public and private sector stakeholders to build local capacity for BVI marine industry careers. Forged new links between industry & education, post-September 2017 Hurricanes.

  • Sunsail
    • United Kingdom
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Manager, BVI Operations
      • Dec 2016 - Mar 2018

      Co-Managed the Sunsail BVI Base, with the Best Team in the Business...

    • Principal & Chief Instructor
      • Mar 2015 - Dec 2016

      Started the Sail Training Center for Sunsail BVI in 2004 and have enjoyed watching it grow...Worked with very talented instructors and a superior base team, at a modern marina in the world's most exquisite sailing classroom.We provided an exceptional Sail Training experience.

    • Cruising Instructor
      • Oct 2004 - Mar 2015

      Sunsail Sailing School caters to singles and couples, families and friends looking to become competent and confident cruising sailors. A cornerstone of our training philosophy is developing strong Situational Awareness, upon which large methodologies like Safety & Seamanship can then be applied. Delivered:Customized Sail Training Products for Enthusiastic LearnersCertified Instruction- Coastal Sailing & Passage Training, Mono- & Multi-hulls, Liveaboard CruisingCourses cover:Yacht Handling under Sail & Power, IRPCS, Traditional & Electronic Navigation, Weather Analysis & Forecast Interpretation, Problem Solving & Contingency Planning, Crew Management & Victualling, Systems Maintenance & Troubleshooting, Sailing Lore & TraditionsOur 'classroom' is spectacular: Comprised primarily of the British Virgin Islands with passages to the Leeward Islands and US Virgin Islands, the sailing region is beautiful and suited to many levels of ability. Show less

  • Sail Caribbean
    • United States
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Fleet Director
      • Jun 2001 - 2003

      Sailing Skills & Seamanship Training to instill values of Self Confidence & Responsible Leadership, Community Involvement & Team Commitment, Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving, Marine Conservation & Low-Impact Travel.

    • Program Director
      • Jun 1998 - Sep 2001

      Promoted from 1st Mate to Captain, then Fleet Captain, next as Program Director, finally to Fleet Director.Worked with Program Staff to deliver a series of three-week, student operated, live-aboard Sail Training & Leadership Development Programs throughout the Eastern Caribbean.

  • Canoe Island Lodge
    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • Waterfront Staff
      • 1993 - 2001

      The summer job of a lifetime that inspired a career in maritime trades. CIL 'Boat Boys' would manage an impressive fleet of waterfront equipment whist entertaining resort guests, ensuring safety aboard a variety of watercraft: vessel & facilities maintenance and servicing, tour-guiding, story-telling and informal instruction. Served as water-ski instructor & ski boat operator, 25 & 40 foot passenger tour boat operator, 31 foot custom sailboat operator. Excursions, Races, Lake Tours, Island Picnics Show less

Education

  • NOLS
    1996 - 1996
  • Middlebury College
    1994 - 1999
  • Delbarton School
    1990 - 1994

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