Mat Thomas
13385 Rice Rd.
Batchelor, LA 70802
504-914-7142
Thomas_mat@hotmail.com

I am a hardworking, professional, clean-cut mate that is looking for a full-time position working on a sport fishing boat. My lifes passion is sportfishing and I take it very seriously! I am willing to travel and always willing and eager to learn.

Work Experience

April 2008 – Aug. 2008 1st Mate – SF CONTINGENCY – 54’ Bertram – Destin, FL
Private Boat
Owner Brad Spence
Captain Joe Hiett
Tournament fishing, day trips & fun fishing
Marlin, Tuna, Dolphin & Wahoo

Jan. 2008 – April 2008 1st Mate – CC SUPER STRIKE – 32’ Twin Vee – Venice, LA
Charter Boat
Owner & Captain Damon McKnight
Day trips & 24 hour trips
All offshore fishing

Aug. 2007 – Jan. 2008 1st Mate – SF FOUR REEL – 65’ Hatteras – Madisonville, LA
Private Boat
Captain Mike Gordy
Travel from Venice, LA to Ft. Lauderdale, FL

April 2007 – Aug. 2007 1st Mate – SF STRIKE ZONE TOO – 55’ Ocean – Venice, LA
Charter Boat/Tournament Boat
Owner Gary Bonnano
Captain Kevin Aderhold
24 hour trips & Tournaments
Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo & Dolphin

Sept. 2005 – April 2007 1st Mate – SF STRESS MANAGEMENT – 38’ Ocean – New Orleans, LA
Charter Boat owned by Francis Leblanc
Captain Scott Leger
Day trips & 24 hour trips
Marlin to Snapper

June 2005 – August 2005 1st Mate – SF REEL PLEASURE – 48’ Californian – Venice, LA
Captain Bob Kenney
Charter Boat
24 hour trips
Marlin, Tuna, Dolphin & Wahoo


April 2005 – June 2005 1st Mate – SF STRIKE ZONE – 40’ Custom – Venice, LA
Charter Boat owned by Captain Gary Bonnano
Captained by Gary Bonnano
Day trips & 24 hour trips
Marlin to Snapper

Freelance

August 2006 – Present 1st Mate – SF DULCENEA – 42’ Viking – Chalmette, LA
Private Boat
Captain Charlie Durahand Day trips, fun fishing, & tournaments
Marlin, Tuna, Dolphin & Wahoo

Jan. 2007 - Present 1st Mate – CC TAILWHIPPED – 32’ Twin Vee – Venice, LA
Paradise Outfitters
Captain Hunter Caballero
Day trips & 24 hour trips
All offshore fishing

June 2008 – Present 1st Mate – SF MOJO - 60’ Viking – Destin, FL
Private Boat
Captain Hall Bohlinger
Tournaments & fun fishing
Marlin, Tuna, Dolphin & Wahoo

Jan. 2007 – May 2007 1st Mate – SF ZEPHYR – 40’ Cabo – Mandeville, LA
Private Boat
Captain Todd Laborde
Tournaments
Marlin, Tuna, Dolphin & Wahoo

Education

May 2000 Archbishop Rummel High School
Metairie, LA

Jan. 2001 – Jan. 2007 U.S. Marine Corps.
Military Police
Iraqi Freedom Veteran

*SSI Certified Open Water Diver
*Valid Passport holder

References:

Captain Gary Bonnano
Owner Strike Zone Charters
www.strikezonecharters.net
225-279-3800

Captain Damon McKnight
www.superstrikecharters.com
985-960-1900

Captain Bob Kenney
985-290-4013

Captain Scott Leger
337-319-6469

Captain Charlie Durand
504-329-1963

Captain Kevin Aderhold
504-382-2108

Captain Mike Gordy
504-874-2700

Captain Joe Hiett
850-496-0648

Captain Hunter Caballero
504-610-1686

Captain Hall Bohlinger
850-687-9654

Brad Spence – Owner CONTINGENCY
901-553-1087

Captain Todd Laborde
985-966-0512


Ilove to FISH, its my LIFE!!!!!