Porter Walsh
St. Helena
Summary
Reliable Dock Manager skilled at meeting operational standards for marina. Resourceful professional with broad knowledge of marina operations, boat lifting, boat handling and equipment maintenance. Excellent attention to detail to manage processes and timelines and accomplish tasks.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dock Master
Safe Harbor Marinas
Port Royal
05.2024 - Current
- Managed dock operations and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Coordinated vessel arrivals and departures for efficient dock usage.
- Trained new staff on docking procedures and safety measures.
- Communicated with boaters regarding weather conditions and marina policies.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance and inventory management for operational readiness.
- Inspected vessels for compliance with safety regulations during docking processes.
- Established priorities and assigned tasks to support dock operations.
- Developed standard operating procedures, rules and regulations for employees and marina users.
- Managed employees, vendors, and outside contractors to perform operational functions and proper handling of equipment.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe working environment by enforcing security protocols.
Folklift Operator
Dataw Marina
Saint Helena
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across the marina facility.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to manage inventory and stock levels.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe forklift operation practices.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during operations.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment maintenance needs.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Forklift Operator
Goodhue Boat Company
Wolfeboro
04.2013 - 08.2022
- Loaded and unloaded boats using proper safety procedures and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes.
- Assisted in organizing inventory for easy access and efficient storage solutions.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during material handling operations.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nute High School
Milton, NH 09.2002 - 06.2005
Skills
- Dock operations
- Vessel traffic management
- Boat storage management
- Fueling procedures
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Standard operating procedures
- Staff training
- Staff development
- Dockhand management
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Dock Master
Safe Harbor Marinas
05.2024 - Current
Folklift Operator
Dataw Marina
09.2022 - 05.2023
Forklift Operator
Goodhue Boat Company
04.2013 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Nute High School
09.2002 - 06.2005