Mat Thomas - Resume for 1st Mate

[mat7142]

Mat Thomas
13385 Rice Rd.
Batchelor, LA 70715
504-914-7142
thomas_mat@hotmail.com
Facebook.com/ Mat Thomas

I am a hardworking, professional, clean-cut mate that is looking to obtain a challenging and rewarding full-time position on a sport fishing boat where I can apply my knowledge and experience while being offered an opportunity for professional growth and advancement. I am willing to travel and always willing and eager to learn.

Work Experience:

Nov.2008-Present - 1st Mate- Lady Lab- 64' Viking
Venice, La
Capt. Jimmy Gile (owner of Professional Tackle NOLA)
Private Boat
Tournament Fishing Gulf Of Mexico
Entertaining family, clients & customers
Traveled from Louisiana to St. Martin stopping in Miami, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, BVI's.

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 Work

August 2006 – Present
1st Mate – SF DULCENEA – 42’ Viking
Chalmette, LA
Private Boat
Captain Charlie Durand
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
Tuna

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

Jan. 2010 - Present
1st Mate - Bobcat- 26' Glacier bay
Venice, La
Charter Boat owned by Capt. Bob Kenney
All Offshore Fishing


Education

*May 2000
Archbishop Rummel High School
Metairie, LA

*Jan. 2001 – Jan. 2007
United States Marine Corps
Military Police -5811
Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran

*USCG 100 Ton Captains License
Houston Marine

*TWIC card

*CPR certification

*Valid US Passport

*SSI Dive Certification (15 Yrs)


Professional & Personal 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
www.bobcatcharters.com
985-290-4013

Captain Scott Leger
337-319-6469

Captain Charlie Durand
504-329-1963

Captain Kevin Aderhold
www.strikezonecharters.net
504-382-2108

Captain Mike Gordy
504-874-2700

Captain Joe Hiett
850-496-0648

Captain Hunter Caballero
www.paradise-outfitters.com
504-610-1686

Captain Hall Bohlinger
850-687-9654

Brad Spence
Owner CONTINGENCY 54' Bertram
901-553-1087

Captain Jimmy Gile
Professional Tackle
504-400-3771

Captain Josh Bodenheimer
504-235-5319

Richard Creed
225-268-0913

Captain Kevin Dunn
Cajun Dancer
305-522-5783

Captain Jimmy Gringo
504-289-7375

Captain Al Roper
985-856-4768

Captain Eddie Savoy
Share-E
504-234-4408

Artie Davenport
Galati Yacht Sales
850-259-7807

Please feel free to contact any of my references!

[Captain Michael Buffington]

He is a excellent guy and an asset to any crew. Mat's a very good fisherman. He has seen some chit I promise.

Cpt. Mike Buffington