Resume of
CAPTAIN SCOTT R. GASTON
16 DOOLIN LANE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE 19971
302.258.5841

EXPERIENCE

2003–Present________SGastonDesign, LLC, Dover, DE
Construction: New and Renovated
Researched real estate titles. Purchased, refurbished, and resold properties. Experienced in all aspects of home construction, such as framing, cabinetry, hardwood flooring, bathroom renovation, tiling, finish carpentry, roofing, etc.

2003–Present________Ship Deliveries, Lewes, DE
Marine Delivery Service, lessons
U.S. Coast Guard License No. 1101366. Master 50 Ton Motor/Sail. Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels Upon Near Coastal Waters. Sailing Endorsement. Commercial Assistance Towing Endorsement. Skilled in chart reading, GPS usage and chart software. Helm/Lookout qualifications on board the USCGC Barque Eagle.

2000–Present________SGastonDesign, LLC, Dover, DE
Boat Building and Renovations
Purchased sailboats and renovated for use and resale. Projects have included electrical overhaul, fiberglass reconstruction, woodworking, plumbing, engine repair, and rigging replacement. Designed and built various boats for personal use.

2003–2004________Cape Gazette, Lewes, DE
Photographic Journalist
Photographed and reported assigned and suggested events for the newspaper. Designed images and assisted with layout design. Produced many projects on his own initiative.

1999–2004________McCabe Construction, Inc., Camden, DE
Contractor and Laborer
Worked with owner on all aspects of building custom homes. Negotiated with homeowners regarding structural and punch list items.

1994–1998________American Roofing and Contracting, Dover, DE
Laborer. Worked with owner and crew roofing residential and commercial buildings.

EDUCATION

1999–2004________University of Delaware, Newark, DE
B.F.A., Visual Communications and Graphic Arts. Concentration in Applied Photographic Illustration. Attained Dean’s List. Prepared for and taught photography and design classes at Delaware Technical and Community College, Cape Henlopen High School, and Sussex Tech.

1995–1999________St. Marks High School, Newark, DE
Attained Honor Roll. Played varsity lacrosse. Participated in International Club.

INTERESTS AND INVOLVEMENTS

Captain Scott R. Gaston has been delivering yachts for 5 years. Based out of Lewes, DE he has completed multiple circumnavigations of the Delmarva Peninsula, sailed annually to Chincoteague, VA and transited the Intracoastal Waterway numerous times. His experience covers near costal and offshore routes from Rhode Island to Florida and the Bahamas, the East and West coast of Central America, the Galapagos Islands, Mexico and Southern California. His single hand sailing experience includes the delivery of a 34-foot yacht from Norwalk, CT to Lewes, DE. He is skilled at the helm of all sailing craft from sunfish to square-rigged ships and power driven yachts. Sailed on board the USCGC Barque Eagle for two months, standing Helm/Lookout, Bos'n Mate and Oiler watches. Captain Gaston is an active Sea Scout leader teaching individuals boating and safety skills. He has served as Kent Coin Club President six years, accumulatively. Other interests include: woodworking, hunting, triathlons, teaching art and traveling.

REFERENCES

Paul Ives, Bay & River Del. Pilot, ret. ............(302) 645-6802
Commodore Douglas Hicks, PhD. .................. (302) 855-5914
Bill Sharp ...................................................(302) 684-4352
John Boyer, PhD. ........................................(302) 645-1618
Bill Moore, Esq. ..........................................(302) 856-5310
Professor Bill Deering ..................................(302) 888-2267
David Cerney ..............................................(302) 645-9113