Manager / Fishing Director

• Aug 2015 - Present

Co Founder

• Aug 2012 - Present

Supply tackle stores with various fishing tackle, advise stores on lure stocks and general tips and tactics. Im currently a silent partner who gives input to major business decisions and I give educational talks when available and in country. Supply tackle stores with various fishing tackle, advise stores on lure stocks and general tips and tactics. Im currently a silent partner who gives input to major business decisions and I give educational talks when available and in country.

Captain

• Nov 2014 - Aug 2015

Captain of 62ft Viking Sport Fisher for private owner. Responsibilities include running of the boat, management of the crew, maintenance of the boat as well as fishing tackle. Captain of 62ft Viking Sport Fisher for private owner. Responsibilities include running of the boat, management of the crew, maintenance of the boat as well as fishing tackle.

Consultant Captain

• Mar 2014 - Nov 2014

Consultant captain of a Viking 56 and Hatteras 68. In charge of teaching crews fishing, safety, boat handling and general boat care, as well as sourcing new captains. Consultant captain of a Viking 56 and Hatteras 68. In charge of teaching crews fishing, safety, boat handling and general boat care, as well as sourcing new captains.

Captain

• Sep 2011 - Apr 2014

Captain of 56ft Viking Sport Fisher for private owner. Responsibilities include running of the boat, management of the crew, maintenance of the boat as well as fishing tackle. Organising fishing itinerary and teaching guests and crew fishing techniques. We took the boat from Mumbai India to Phuket Thailand and finally to the Maldives whilst I was Captain. Captain of 56ft Viking Sport Fisher for private owner. Responsibilities include running of the boat, management of the crew, maintenance of the boat as well as fishing tackle. Organising fishing itinerary and teaching guests and crew fishing techniques. We took the boat from Mumbai India to Phuket Thailand and finally to the Maldives whilst I was Captain.

Captain

• Jun 2010 - Sep 2011

Captain of 88ft (187 GMT) supply/mother vessel Ventura for Tropic Star Lodge with direct reports of an Engineer, Deck Hand, First Mate and chef. Responsible for the collection, loading and transport of all supplies for the lodge from Panama City including all fuel for the lodge, and maintenance of the vessel Captain of 88ft (187 GMT) supply/mother vessel Ventura for Tropic Star Lodge with direct reports of an Engineer, Deck Hand, First Mate and chef. Responsible for the collection, loading and transport of all supplies for the lodge from Panama City including all fuel for the lodge, and maintenance of the vessel

Captain

• Oct 2008 - May 2010

Captain for both fishing and cruise vessels for charter companies in the Durban Harbour, including Luhrs South Africa, Rodman South Africa and private owners. Responsibilities include client relations, management of crew, tackle rigging/ selection, general maintenance of boats and equipment. Service and maintain several sport fishing boats for owners who live out of town. Preparation of new boats for delivery and PDC’s. Delivery of new and used vessels. Fishing charters – Big game and general fishing from Blue Marlin to Snook on boats between 40 and 60 feet. Cruise Charters – Captain and host various functions including provision and preparation of food, drinks, music for groups up to 40 people. Show less

Lure development and marketing

• Sep 2008 - May 2010

Perform game fishing presentations to various fishing clubs and other organizations on behalf of Gladiator Lures. Subject matter includes instructional information on tackle, and tips on lure selection /presentation, navigation, and general information for successful game fishing. Development and testing of new Lures for game fishing as a Consultant to Gladiator. Perform game fishing presentations to various fishing clubs and other organizations on behalf of Gladiator Lures. Subject matter includes instructional information on tackle, and tips on lure selection /presentation, navigation, and general information for successful game fishing. Development and testing of new Lures for game fishing as a Consultant to Gladiator.

General manager

• Jan 2003 - Sep 2008

General Manager of Silica Sand Mine. 22 direct reports, performed payroll runs, paid salaries and responsible for all employee management duties. Financial management including direct control of large sums of cash and budget control. Customer management and product distribution controlling a fleet of trucks/ road tankers. Maintenance and operation of a fleet of large earth moving equipment. Reports for /to Directors of Company and Department of Mines. Hands on construction and development of a small new mining operation in all aspects. Show less