Exp Female Mate Looking to Relocate

[xtreme_chix]

Nicole Rice
xtreme_chix@yahoo.com
myspace.com/xtreme_chix

OBJECTIVE
Experienced female first mate looking to obtain a position on a sport fishing, charter vessel anywhere that contains blue water, clean air, and lots of fishing. Would love an opportunity to learn more from an experienced captain, with a good reputation to catch fish, has a fair amount of trips on the books, and the chance to get out of Delaware, possibly for good. As an experienced mate, I know how hard work, self motivation and collaborative efforts are necessary to be successful in catching big fish. Willing to relocate to just about anywhere for the right job opportunity.

BIO
Hello, my name is Nicole Rice but I go by the name of Nikki. The best way to describe myself would be that I am a third generation professional angler, certified diver, and fishing team president. I live, breath, and dream salt air and water. I have been on the water since the age of 7, am currently prostaff for American Fishing Wire and High Seas, have tournament experience, am a hard worker with a cheerful disposition and a unique sense of humor. I play well with others and independently, am mature and dependable, and love the freedom to express myself and to be expected to face any uncertainty head on. I love anything and everything that is outdoors, aggressive, and challenging. Being an extremely fast learner, I love to learn new things. My best work can be seen when I am under pressure. The best work for me is something that is challenging for both mind and body because when go home at the end of the day I can feel accomplished. I am also a current college student with the future goal of a degree in marine biology.

WORK EXPERIENCE
 First mate Current–2000
Reel-istic, Indian River Inlet, DE, under Capt Chris Greigg and the late Captain Billy Verbanas. All aspects of charter from booking to maintenance. Business is selling and it will never be the same.

 Owner/president Current-2005
Team Xtreme. Teach conservation and awareness to the outdoor experience, seminars, lecture, fishing clinics, community service, charitable tournaments, etc.

 Commercial deckhand/bander 2005
Katie Leigh, Bert Mitchell. Commercial lobstering, banding, general maintenance and repair. Owner lost interest, pulled boat, and has not fished since.

 Commercial deckhand 2004-2005
Shannon Lynne, Capt David Eisenhauser. Commercial potting, hauling gear, general maintenance and repair. Owner took ill and was forced to retire.

 Self Contractor/fiberglass 2004
First State Fiberglass, Doug Holstein. All aspects of boat building, fiberglass repair, lamination, preparation, etc.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
 Current degree program Associate of Arts in Business (AAB). University of Phoenix, Axia College GPA 3.22
 PADI OW Dive Certification
-Dive locations include Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Cancun
-Dive history - reef, wreck, night, technical, free dive, archeological,
research, education
 First Aid
 CPR
 AED Certified
 Current enrollment in Marintime Consortium, valid drug card
 US Passport
SKILLS
 Well developed communication and excellent people skills
 Highly Skilled Angler
 Above average management skills
 Technical Skills:
 Very proficient with heavy tackle and stand up fishing
 Experience hooking, wiring, handling, tagging, gaffing large fish such as wahoo, marlin, sharks, sailfish, tuna, and other offshore fish
 Proficient in trolling for any species. Awesome at rigging and enjoy learning new styles to rig and fish baits
 Kite fish
 Can catch bait!
 Bottom Fishing – head boat experience, enough said
 Excellent Boatyard skills
 Very proficient with fiberglass repair/maintenance
 Teak repair and maintenance
 Moderate mechanical knowledge and engine maintenance
 Minor Technical and Electronic Repairs


TOURNAMENTS:

Accomplishments
 Spike TV Monster Shark Tournament, Oak Bluff, Mass, 2007
Top female angler
 K&G Lodge Ladies Tournament, Oswego, NY 2007
3rd Place
 2nd Annual Toys for Tots, VA 2006
Top female angler
 ESPN Monster Shark Tournament, Oak Bluff, Mass, 2006
Top female angler
TV appearance ESPN
 1st Annual Toys for Tots, VA, 2005
1st place
Top female angler
 Shark Tournament, Barnigette, NJ 2004
5th Place,
2nd largest mako
Other Tournaments
 Ladies Invitational Bluefish Tournament 2007
 Poor Girls Open 2003-2006
 Ocean City White Marlin Open 2004-2006
 Ocean City Shark Tournament 2004-2005
 Ocean City Tuna Tournament 1999-2006
 Virginia Striper Classic 2005
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
 Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFC)
 Indian River Boating Association (IRBA)
 International Game Fish Association (IGFA)
 Ducks Unlimited (DU)
 PADI Diving Society
 World Tang Soo Doo Association
References available upon request