MICHAEL MURISA MWASHE
Kilifi
Summary
Seasoned Maritime Professional with comprehensive knowledge of marine operations and safety protocols. I possess strong leadership skills, adept at crew management and navigation. Previous roles demonstrate impactful decision-making under pressure while fostering teamwork. I display ongoing commitment to improving operational efficiency while prioritizing safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
Green Islands Foundation
Mahe, Seychelles
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Ensured compliance with regulations while executing marine research projects across multiple islands in Seychelles.
- Maintained detailed project database, including budgeting, resources, and deliverables.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues impacting project success.
- Managed communication channels among various teams involved in project execution.
- Assisted in tagging programs to track migratory patterns of sea turtles and whale sharks.
- Coordinated public awareness campaigns addressing threats to aquatic wildlife populations.
- Executed educational outreach programs focusing on ocean habitats and their inhabitants.
- Advised governmental agencies on aquatic resource management policies.
Skipper
Denis Private Island
08.2022 - 08.2023
- I was held responsible for the leisure crafts on the private Island ensuring provision of water activities such as Island to Island transfers, Big Game fishing and Diving, other responsibilities were;
- Playing a Supervisory role of overseeing operations and maintenance of the leisure boats
- Training Crew and ensuring a safe working environment both in the Boat House and Vessels
- Assisting management with administrative tasks of the boathouse
- Providing information and guide services to guests and staff about watersport activities, reefs and marine life
- Assisting guests with fishing/diving equipment and activities
Deckhand
S/V Kontiki
Capetown, South Africa
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches and pumps.
- Ran errands ashore as needed such as purchasing fuel or provisions for the vessel.
- Carried out instructions issued by captain regarding docking procedures.
- Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
- Safely and efficiently completed tasks as navigation look-out.
- Engaged in safety drills by leading others in tasks.
ICT & Media Lead
Tekeleza Kenya
Kilifi
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Managing the day-to-day ICT processes of the organization, this included overseeing that all ICT equipment and processes were up and running, along with all other departments.
- User and hardware support.
- Providing IT guidance to both technical and non-technical users.
- Preparing ICT policies
- Maintaining digital files, ensuring privacy, and data security.
- Performing a quality review for rolled-out equipment and systems.
- Liaising with the media sub-department to ensure that media (photos and videos) captured are current and transmitted to the right channels.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
ICT Technician
Kenya Ports Authority
Mombasa
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Providing direct user support.
- Implementing new computer and information systems, providing IT guidance to both technical and non-technical users.
- Maintaining digital files, ensuring privacy, and data security.
- Performing a quality review for rolled-out equipment and systems.
- Providing support in a face-to-face capacity, over the phone, or via remote desktop software, helping staff set up systems or resolve issues.
- Referred major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
ICT Intern
Hemingways Resort
Watamu
05.2013 - 08.2013
- As an ICT Intern, my included overseeing all ICT equipment and processes were up and running along all other departments
- Providing direct user support, both staff and Resort guests
- Maintaining Digital files ensuring privacy and data security
- Performing quality review for rolled out equipment and systems
- Providing support in a face-to-face capacity, over the phone or via remote desktop software, helping staff and resort guests resolve issues
- Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks
Education
Bachelors of Science - ICT Management
Maseno University
Kenya01.2018
Diploma - ICT Management
Institute of Advanced Technology
Kenya01.2013
Certificate - Business & IT
Institute of Advanced Technology
Kenya01.2011
Skills
- Marine Craft operation
- Strategic Leadership
- Tender Operations
- Seamanship abilities
- VHF Radio Operations
- Safety protocols
- Crew training
- Watchkeeping routines
- Marine electronics
- Passage planning
- Maintenance management
- Firefighting techniques
- Regulatory compliance
- Public outreach
- Risk assessment
- Technical support
Certification
- RYA Yachtmaster Coastal (60 Nm)
- RYA Day Skipper
- RYA Powerboat II
- MCA Approved Engine Course I
- RYA Diesel
- RYA Radar
- RYA Personal Watercraft Certificate
- RYA Short Range Certificate (GDMSS)
- RYA Competent Crew
- Superyacht Training
- STCW 10
- ENG1 Medical - Valid until: 14/11/2025
Hobbies and Interests
- Fishing
- Photography
- Travelling
- Charity work
Languages
English
Swahili
References
References available upon request.
Nationality
Kenyan
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Green Islands Foundation
11.2023 - 11.2024
Skipper
Denis Private Island
08.2022 - 08.2023
Deckhand
S/V Kontiki
11.2021 - 03.2022
ICT & Media Lead
Tekeleza Kenya
06.2017 - 01.2020
ICT Technician
Kenya Ports Authority
02.2016 - 03.2017
ICT Intern
Hemingways Resort
05.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelors of Science - ICT Management
Maseno University
Diploma - ICT Management
Institute of Advanced Technology
Certificate - Business & IT
Institute of Advanced Technology
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