Marine Coordinator - Mike Neal

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Mike Neal and Latitude 32 Productions specializes in working with the film and television industry in getting the footage they want on the water  in a safe professional manner.

We have a team of professional captains, safety divers, and underwater videographers for all your water and safety needs.

Camera boats, Support boats and Picture boats are either owned or in  our network, we will find the boats you need for your project.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS –MARINE COORDINATOR / WATER SAFETY

Extensive Experience in Various Marine Related Environments

Over 25 years of fiscal, regulatory, and  operational experience in the management of excursion vessel operations,  boatyards, and marinas. Experienced in vessel operations and  maintenance, both commercial and pleasure.

Over 25 years dive experience from  instructor to zero vis underwater repair and maintenance of vessels.  Wrote Dive Protocol and Safety Program for Paramount. Ability to arrange  for picture boats, camera boats and support boats.

Extensive knowledge of Coastal Georgia location information for scouting and shooting.

Owner of Bull River Cruises and Moon River Kayak Tours. ( www.bullriver.com) which includes a 17 passenger and a 40 passenger vessel used as camera and crew support boats.

International Experience

Worked in remote locations in Costa Rica  filming TV series. Provided technical support to various foreign  militaries and companies. Lived and worked in the Republic of the  Marshall Islands, Bahamas, Korea, Tunisia, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.

Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate with  people from varied cultural and professional backgrounds. Experienced in  human resources and personnel management. Proven organizational skills  and problem solving ability. Reliable, creative and self motivated.

Certifications //Licenses

USCG 100 Ton N.C. Masters License, - Aux Sail and Commercial Towing Endorsements.

PADI Open Water Instructor (inactive)- Dive Master(inactive) – Rescue Diver

NREMT – National Registry Emergency Medical Technician – Set Medic 

US Powerboating Instructor – Safe Powerboat Handling - Safety and Rescue Boathandling

Lifeguard Certification - American Lifeguard Association CPR & First Aid Certified

OSHA 30 - Construction

OSHA 10- Construction & IATSE-TTF General Entertainment Safety  

A.S. Degree: Dual Degree in Marina / Boatyard Management and Small Vessel Operations 

Maine Maritime Academy; Castine, ME 1991-1994

Owner of Bull River Cruises and Moon River Kayak Tours located in Savannah GA

www.bullriver.com www.moonriverkayak.com