Sebastian Taylor Deckhand – Still & Motion Photographer/Drone Pilot Telephone number +44 7500 193885 Email address writetojohnsebastian@hotmail.com Date of Birth 14/12/2000 Nationality British Health ENG1, No Tattoos Languages English, Spanish Current Location Antibes, France Availability Immediately Visa B1/B2 In hand – Expires 2029 Profile. With 1-2 seasons experience working on yachts, I can easily get to work on many tasks on the yacht without any assistance. Jobs including teak cleaning part 1 and part 2, polishing, cleaning and maintenance, As well as completing anchor watches and Day/Night watches. I have been sailing from a very young age and have further experience on larger racing yachts in the Middle East, this has allowed me to gain valuable experience around yachts and gain the initiative to face and solve challenging problems. I have a background in customer-facing roles and working closely with clients such as The Marriott Doha and Pink Ladies Charters, with Drone, Photography and Video Creation. Maritime Qualifications. • UKSA Superyacht Crew Training Certificate • STCW Basic Safety Training • MCA Proficiency in Designated Security Duties • RYA Powerboat Level 2 • ASA Level 2 Swim Teaching Qualification • RYA Day Skipper • RYA Tender Operator • RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency • RYA Marine Short-Range Radio • RYA Competent Crew • ENG1 Medical Expires 03/07/2021 • RYA Competent Crew (Practical) • PADI Open Water Maritime Experience. Jun 20 20 – Aug 2020 M/Y Netanya 8 – 58m Junior Deckhand After being locked down in Anitbes for 2 months, I was picked up by M/Y Netanya 8 in a junior deck role. In this position I was able to further develop my skills on deck and adapt to living onboard a yacht for an extended period. During this time, I also completed Day/Night and Weekend watches as well as completing anchor watches. I also received training for guest water sports activities. Oct 2019 – Mar 2020 Daywork In both Palma, and the French Rivera I found opportunities working on various ships, such as M/Y Virginian, M/Y Mary Jean II and M/Y Vicky. My roles as a dayworker varied, but it involved many tasks such as washdowns, polishing, sanding, varnishing and many general maintenance tasks. Dec 2019 -Feb 2020 Regatta Sailing Academy Assistant Instructor As an assistant instructor I was tasked with managing the safety boat, rigging/preparations and teaching tasks. While working there I had the opportunity to teach 10 Sandhurst Royal Army Officers sailing on a 5 day course that taught RYA level 1 and 2 dinghy sailing. Sep 2019 M/Y Bash - 56m Temp Deckhand I was onboard Bash for a short period of time to assist with the preparations for the ‘Monaco Yacht Show’. My roles on board included washdowns, detailing, teak acid washes, polishing and assisted in mooring operations March 2019 – June 2019 Ventura 1 – 25m Deck/Stew In the Qatar I was giving the opportunity to work on day charters as part of a temp crew. Onboard I was required to complete full washdowns, assist in mooring operations, anchor handling and various watch duties especially during anchor during the night. These also included some interior base jobs when clients were onboard. Previous Employment. Freelance Film/Photography Doha, Qatar Jan 2018 – Jun 2019 In Qatar, I was able to find many jobs working as a photographer/videographer and as a drone pilot. This involved working with influencers, important individuals, and companies such as the Hotel Marriott Doha. [Portfolio on Request] Swimming Teaching Doha, Qatar Jan2018-May2018 When I was in Qatar, I found a good opportunity to make my own money by working as a freelance swimming teacher, both around my compound and for other companies. I gained experience in teaching from toddlers all the way to adults and even some coaching. This allows me to confidently teach to all levels of ability. Andover Garden Machinery Andover, UK Mar 2017 -Jul 2017 When I found out that I was moving to Qatar, I wanted to leave my job at the cattery because I wanted to work more hours to save money and work better hours as I had to revise for my exams. Working in the Machinery centre meant I gained a lot of experience dealing with customers front of house and learning basic maintenance and operation of many machines from chainsaws to sit on mowers to help customers. Country Cats Cattery Palestine, UK 2014-2017 Country Cats is a British cattery where I was hired during my youth, the work involved cleaning out cat chalets, feeding and various other tasks needed around the business. The work allowed me to gain some money for myself when I was younger but the work was difficult since we worked 365 days a year 2 hours in the morning before school and two hours afterschool, weekends included. Interests & Hobbies. I have a keen interested in water sports in general as I started swimming from a very young age and even reached national level competitions, along with this I was able to gain lots of experience in dinghy sailing from joining the sea scouts when I was young. I have also experienced sailing on much larger boats thanks to a family friend in Chile who owns a large sailing yacht. I have also gained a huge passion for filmmaking and photography which allowed me to work freelance and gain lots of skills practically as well as digitally with advanced programs. This skill has also allowed me to work around yachts using my drone piloting skills, photography, and filmmaking for promotional and marketing purposes. Reading is a hobby of mine and has allowed me to explore many interesting topics that would otherwise be out of my reach. My interest in Running has kept fit and keep up my competitive spirit as my friends and I competed for our top PBs. References. Matthew Moore – Chief Officer M/Y Virginian Email – 1stmate@my-virginian.com Phone – +33 796 425 516 Simon Kearns – Regatta Sailing Academy Email – simon@regattasailingacademy.com Phone – +974 5547 7919 Bianca Cragg – Captain Email – bacragg79@gmail.com Phone – +34 603 27 53 42 Joergen Steel – Chief Officer/Relief Captain M/Y Vicky Email – firstmate@yacht-vicky.com Phone – +33 796 982 553 Aiden Gerry – Chief Officer M/Y Netanya 8 Email – officer@netanya8.net Phone – +44 7851 821616