JARRED DAVIDSON
San Jose Del Cabo
Summary
Experienced and hands-on USCG-licensed Captain with over 10 years in the maritime industry. Proven track record operating private and charter yachts along the West Coast and Mexico. Skilled in vessel management, guest services, fishing operations, and vessel maintenance. Energetic leader with strong communication skills and a can-do attitude—equally at home at the helm, on deck or elbow-deep in engine work or a galley shift. Thrives in maintaining a safe and fun environment for everyone on board.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain / Manager
M/Y Tigress (93' Nordlund Yachtfisher)
San Jose Del Cabo
12.2020 - Current
- Sole full-time crew overseeing all vessel operations, charters, and maintenance.
- Built and managed a full charter business from scratch (licensing, bookings, contracts, marketing, logistics, etc.) 50 to 100 trips a year.
- Handled provisioning, financials, charter crew hiring, and trip planning
- Piloted trips between Southern California, Baja California, and Sea of Cortez
- Entertained and accommodated guests, including bartending and cooking.
- Managed and scheduled guest trips and transfers, including transportation, flights, provisioning, customs and immigration, and wharfage.
- Managed yard periods, refits, and all vessel maintenance/upgrades.
- Managed a full charter schedule throughout both so cal and baja seasons
Owner
Venture Vessel Marine Services
San Jose Del Cabo
01.2023 - Current
- Vessel management of multiple boats throughout Puerto Los Cabos.
- Services included: freelance captain, crew placement, maintainence, cleaning, provisioning and management
- Established and managed a small charter fleet of high end fishing vessels
- Recieved new vessels from trans ocean shipping in La Paz and delivered them to Puerto Los Cabos
Owner / Operator
Locals Catch
San Diego
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Created seafood delivery business during pandemic to provide locally sourced seafood directly to consumers
- Managed sourcing, logistics, sales, and customer relations
- Sold company and client list in Dec 2020
Deckhand / Cook/Mate
Pacific Tugboat Services
San Diego
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Supported tug and barge ops, safety drills, and rigging
- Cooked meals for 6–30 crew/passengers
- Assisted in US Navy, SpaceX, and government support projects
- Piloted barges throughout various bays and waterways on the west coast
- Stood watch at night during voyages
- Handled rigging, lines, and tow to increase equipment longevity.
- Monitored deck areas to enforce the security of boats, passengers, and cargo.
- Inspected equipment to maintain functionality
- Spliced and repaired ropes, wire, cable, and cordage.
- Attached hoses and operated pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks
- Assisted in marine construction such as dredging and pile driving
Deckhand/Cook/Mate
Hilton Marine Services
San Diego
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Assisted Captain Keith with managing various Mikelson yachts. All aspects of voyages and the management of the vessel at the dock.
- Performed vessel deliveries from Ensenada to San Diego.
- Took owners and guests on fishing/cruising trips up to 10 days.
- Cooked meals and snacks for guests.
- Performed basic maintenance and washdowns.
Captain
Champagne Yacht (75 Bertram)
San Diego
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Ran private and charter operations with up to 40 guests.
- Managed crew, guest safety, and hospitality.
- Averaged 3 charters per day throughout San Diego Bay and coastal San Diego.
Deckhand / 2nd Captain
Shogun Sportfishing (90' Sportfisher)
San Diego
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Night watch, deck management, for multi-day fishing trips. 1.5-18 days
- Guest coordination and fishing assistance for 30 or more anglers.
- Fish processing
- Entertained and accommodated guests.
- Performed minor cleaning and maintenance to deck, safety equipment and machinery
Sales
Elite Social Media
San Diego
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Sold social media packages and marketing tools
- Built client base through trade shows and networking
Captain
Sea Tow
San Diego
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Towing operations, vessel recovery, and emergency support.
- Assisted in Navy drone missions
- Worked on call 24/7 to assist emergency maritime operations throughout Southern California.
Owner
JD Creative
San Diego
01.2013 - 03.2020
- Freelance content creator (photo, video, web, design, social media)
- Helped build local brands in the maritime industry increase their exposure and develop social media strategy
Deckhand / 2nd Captain
New Lo An Sportfishing (65' Sportfisher)
San Diego
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Stood night watches on trips for 1 to 4 days.
- Managed up to 30 guests in sportfishing operations.
- Processed fish and maintained vessel cleanliness, along with routine maintenance.
Deckhand
SY Ahimsa (220' sloop)
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Stood near watches on voyages throughout Central America.
- Performed basic vessel maintenance services
- Conducted various upgrades and maintenance during a refit period.
- Ran errands ashore as needed such as purchasing fuel or provisions for the vessel.
- Maintained a clean deck area through daily washdowns and polishes
Deckhand / Cook
Primetime Sportfishing (65 Sportfisher)
San Diego
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Stood watch at night.
- Fished 1-3 day trips throughout California and Mexican waters.
- Managed up to six anglers.
- Entertained and accommodated guests.
- Prepared three meals and snacks a day for guests and crew.
- Performed regular washdowns and maintenance to the vessel and gear.
Deckhand
Independence Sportfishing (112' Sportfisher)
San Diego
09.2015 - 10.2015
- Stood watch at night, underway, and at anchor.
- I fished for 7 to 10 days throughout Baja California.
- Managed up to 30 anglers.
- Performed basic maintainence along with washdowns and vessel care
Deckhand
First String Sportfishing (90' Sportfisher)
San Diego
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Worked 1 to 3 day trips during the high season. The average hitch was 30 days.
- Assisted the chef in the galley.
- Managed up to 30 anglers
- Processed fish, both during and after trips.
- Performed basic maintenance, along with washdowns and vessel care.
Education
USCG 200 Ton License -
Maritime Institute
San Diego, CA01.2021
USCG 100 Ton License -
Maritime Institute
San Diego, CA01.2016
High School Diploma -
Point Loma High School
San Diego01.2010
Skills
- West Coast Fishing
- Yacht Management
- Maintenance
- Guest relations and service
- Cooking
- Bartending
- Navigation
- Route Planning
- Budgeting
- Crew Management
- Photography
- Content Creation
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- USCG 200 Ton Master License
- STCW 95
- First Aid / CPR
References
Michael Lapay (Client, Venture Vessel Marine Services)
435 640 5700
Michael Scannell (Owner M/Y Tigress)
818 610 1056
Kent Harrington (Edmiston)
858 703 7075
David Straky (Captain Rule 1 Yacht)
619 922 8004
Dave Levkowitz (Owner, Champagne Yacht)
619 917 1161
Joe Gregory (Pacific Tugboat Services)
619 742 1661
Keith Hilton (Hilton Marine Services)
619 840 5116
Timeline
Owner
Venture Vessel Marine Services
01.2023 - Current
Captain / Manager
M/Y Tigress (93' Nordlund Yachtfisher)
12.2020 - Current
Owner / Operator
Locals Catch
04.2020 - 12.2020
Deckhand / 2nd Captain
Shogun Sportfishing (90' Sportfisher)
06.2019 - 09.2020
Captain
Sea Tow
01.2019 - 06.2020
Deckhand/Cook/Mate
Hilton Marine Services
11.2018 - 11.2020
Deckhand / Cook/Mate
Pacific Tugboat Services
09.2017 - 12.2020
Captain
Champagne Yacht (75 Bertram)
06.2017 - 11.2020
Sales
Elite Social Media
01.2017 - 07.2020
Deckhand / 2nd Captain
New Lo An Sportfishing (65' Sportfisher)
06.2016 - 09.2018
Deckhand
SY Ahimsa (220' sloop)
01.2016 - 06.2016
Deckhand
Independence Sportfishing (112' Sportfisher)
09.2015 - 10.2015
Deckhand / Cook
Primetime Sportfishing (65 Sportfisher)
05.2015 - 10.2015
Owner
JD Creative
01.2013 - 03.2020
Deckhand
First String Sportfishing (90' Sportfisher)
01.2013 - 05.2015
USCG 200 Ton License -
Maritime Institute
USCG 100 Ton License -
Maritime Institute
High School Diploma -
Point Loma High School
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