Cruise West
Cruise West was an independent, destination focused small-ship cruise operator based in Seattle, Washington. The line was the largest operator of U.S. flagged cruise vessels with nine currently operating. They were best known for their Alaska cruises but their reach includes destinations all around the Pacific Ocean. Founder: Chuck West Founded: 1973 Headquarters: Seattle, WA Successor: UnCruise Adventures Defunct: September 22, 2010
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Cruise West Employees
National Park Service July 2011 - Present
Blount Small Ship Adventures January 2009 - May 2011
Cruise West April 2006 - November 2008
Education
University of Rhode Island 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Biology and Management
Wyndham Vacation Ownership March 2014 - Present
Red Lion Hotels February 2013 - March 2014
Rim Hospitality March 2012 - February 2013
Red Lion Hotels June 2009 - March 2012
Cruise West January 2006 - October 2008
Pappy's Place Family Restaurant September 2001 - December 2005
Noble Hospitality May 2000 - September 2001
Bristol Hotel Company May 1999 - May 2000
The Delta Queen Steamboat Company December 1996 - March 1999
Bristol Hotel Company June 1988 - November 1996
Skills
Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Revenue Management, Guest Satisfaction, Hotels, Restaurants, Catering, Hospitality Industry, Food, Front Office, Yield Management, Cruises, Rooms Division, Lodging, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Hospitality, Pre-opening, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Property Management...
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
Business Management, Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism, 3.97 GPA
Fort Collins High School 1984 — 1987
High School Diploma, General Studies
Archipelago Webcasting April 2013 - Present
Rowdy Dog Images & Alaska Sightseeing 2010 - Present
Cruise West 2000 - 2010
Skills
Hospitality, Tourism, Operations Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Revenue Analysis, Budgets, Yield Management, Strategic Partnerships, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Cruises, Account Management, Training, Maritime, Management, Marketing, Public Speaking, Recruiting, Sales, Administration, Performance Management
Education
Western Washington University 1989 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Secondary Education and Teaching
University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel June 2015 - Present
Hilton Worldwide March 2013 - May 2015
Aimco July 2012 - March 2013
Oakwood Worldwide June 2008 - May 2012
Oakwood Worldwide April 2006 - January 2008
Hyatt Regency O'Hare May 2004 - February 2006
Cruise West 2003 - 2003
Skills
Customer Service, Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Customer Satisfaction, Event Planning, Budgets, Event Management, Tourism, Training, Team Building, Food & Beverage, Sales, Recruiting, Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Employee Relations, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Time Management
Education
University of New Hampshire 2000 — 2004
Bachelors, Hospitality Managemenet
University of New Hampshire - Whittemore School of Business and Economics 2000 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Hospitality Management
Columbia High School 1996 — 2000
Diploma, General Studies
Virtuoso March 2011 - Present
Cruise West April 2002 - 2010
Glacier Bay Tours and Cruises May 1998 - April 2002
Skills
Social Media, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Video
Education
Platt College 2004 — 2007
Multimedia, Video Production
Diving Institute of Technology 1996 — 1997
Diploma, Underwater Salvage and Survey
The University of Connecticut 1991 — 1994
Renewable Natural Resources
Carmel Builders, Inc. November 2014 - Present
The Abbey Resort 2010 - Present
Foxwood at Geneva National September 2004 - April 2010
Cruise West June 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Construction Management, Interior Design, Organization, Outstanding time..., Energetic Self-Starter
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1994 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
University of California, Los Angeles 1992 — 1994
Global Voyages Group February 2011 - Present
Holland America Line August 2007 - November 2009
Holland America Line May 2001 - August 2007
Society Expeditions September 1999 - May 2001
Cruise West October 1994 - May 1999
The Hacker Group February 1993 - September 1994
Security Pacific Bank March 1989 - April 1990
Skills
Direct Marketing, Lead Generation, Promotions, Social Media, Contact Strategies, Marketing Copy, Database Marketing, Strategic Communications, Sales, Tourism, Budgets, Hospitality, Segmentation, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Marketing Management, Direct Mail, Creative Direction, Market Planning, Advertising, Management, Market Analysis, Loyalty Programs, Integrated Marketing, Customer Retention, Online Advertising, B2B Marketing, Press Releases, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Development, Campaign Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Relationship Marketing
Education
University of Puget Sound 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration - Marketing
University of Washington
Certificate, Public Relations
Un-Cruise Adventures August 2001 - Present
Cruise West January 1979 - August 1998
Education
University of Montana 1975 — 1979
Baja Ferries 2011 - 2011
Cruise West 2001 - September 2010
V Ships Leisure 1998 - September 2010
V Ships 1995 - 2008
Commodore Cruise Line 1998 - 2001
International Shipping Partners 1997 - 1998
Royal Caribbean International 1991 - 1996
Cunard Line 1976 - 1989
Skills
Maritime Operations, Shipbuilding, ISM, Cruises, International Shipping, Maritime, Navigation, Maritime Security, Boat, Marine Engineering, Ports, Yachting, Ship Management, Safety Management..., Sailing, GMDSS, Marine Operations, Seamanship, Ships, Shipping, ISPS Code, Transportation, Ocean, Celestial Navigation, Firefighting, Ship Security Officer, Vessels, Container, Shiphandling, Vessel Operations, Maritime Safety, STCW, Marine Industry, SOLAS
Education
University of Southampton 1974 — 1975
Master Mariner, Nautical studies
Lysses 1956 — 1962
Bluecloud Solutions January 2014 - Present
App Empire January 2012 - Present
Cruise West March 2010 - November 2010
Montecito Country Club August 2003 - January 2010
United Way of Santa Barbara County 2009 - 2010
Skills
Menu Development, Facebook, New Business Development, Management, Project Management, Marketing, Social Media, Mobile Applications
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2002 — 2006
Bachelors, Communication
MacDonald-Miller November 2014 - Present
State of Washington June 2012 - October 2014
Lindblad Expeditions April 2011 - October 2012
Cruise West May 2010 - September 2010
Shoreline Sightseeing July 2006 - May 2010
Skills
Scuba Diving, Maritime, Maritime Operations, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Navigation, Public Speaking, Small Boat Operations, Shipyards, Maritime Safety, Ports, Ships, Sailing, Construction, Inspection
Education
University of San Diego 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, History
AAA Washington April 2015 - Present
Trader Joe's June 2013 - April 2015
Mt. Baker Ski Area 2012 - 2014
Un-Cruise Adventures April 2012 - October 2012
Grand European Tours March 2010 - November 2011
Cruise West June 2007 - October 2009
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry May 2008 - November 2008
The Whale Museum September 2004 - October 2007
Road Scholar June 2006 - June 2007
San Juan Safaris and San Juan Excursions April 2004 - June 2007
Skills
Marine Naturalist, Volunteer Management, Program Management, Tour Management, Guiding, Customer Service, Organization, Public Speaking, Educational Programs, Employee Training, Sales, Cash Handling Experience, Crew Scheduling, Quality Assurance, Creation Of Training..., Budgets, Outdoor Recreation, Museum Education, Community Outreach, Adventure Travel, Cruises, Research, Training, Vacation, Event Management, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Grant Writing, Tourism, Hospitality, Nonprofits
Education
University of North Florida 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Wayne State University 1989 — 1992
Education
Ship Canal Communications November 2010 - Present
at several small companies March 2009 - Present
American Safari Cruises March 2007 - February 2009
Cruise West March 1995 - November 2006
Edison Chouest Offshore, Galliano May 1999 - December 1999
SGI Publications March 1990 - September 1993
Skills
Training, Security, Maritime Operations, Maritime, Navigation, Tourism, Maritime Security, Ports, Firefighting, Operations Management, Customer Service, Team Building, Research, Management, Project Management, Sailing, Shiphandling, Yachting, Shipping, Diving, Vessels, Celestial Navigation, Boat, Blogging, Seamanship, Logistics, International Shipping, Transportation, Maritime Safety, ARPA, Budgets, Software Documentation, Editing, Boating, Cruises, Leadership, Marine Operations, Dynamic Positioning, Advertising, Ships, Public Relations, Copywriting, DP, Social Media
Education
University of Michigan 1983 — 1990
BA, Political Science
Travcoa and YMT Vacations, Brands of TUI Group January 2005 - Present
TUI Expeditions September 2006 - August 2010
Cruise West September 2001 - December 2004
Alaska's Glacier Bay Tours & Cruises, America West Steamboat Company, Voyager Cruise Line August 1994 - March 2001
Skills
Revenue Analysis, Tourism, Leisure Travel, Strategic Planning, Business Travel, Travel Management, Cruises, Leisure, Sales, Resorts, Public Speaking, Tour Operators, Vacation, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Incentive Travel, Adventure Travel, Strategic Partnerships, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Hotels, Incentives, Social Media Marketing, Yield Management, Online Advertising, Travel Planning, Sustainable Tourism, Online Marketing, E-commerce, Honeymoons, Luxury, Trade Shows, Destination Marketing
Education
University of Alaska Anchorage
Alaska Sightseeing & Rowdy Dog Images September 2010 - Present
Cruise West 2001 - 2009
Education
Western Washington University 1988 — 1989
BA, Education
University of Alaska Anchorage 1983 — 1985
BA, Political Science
M/Y Northlander November 2014 - Present
Kauai Sea Tours May 2010 - October 2014
Stabbert Maritime/ Ocean Services 2003 - 2010
Brian Kfoury Yacht Services 1980 - May 2009
Cruise West February 2005 - November 2005
Gulfstream Aircraft 1999 - 2001
Skills
Maritime, Boat, Yachting, Sailing, Navigation, Ships, Seamanship, Vessels, Ports, Diving, ISM, Offshore Drilling, Dredging, Vessel Operations, Marine Operations, Marine Safety, Boating, STCW, Tanker Operations, International Shipping, Ocean, SOLAS, Firefighting, Maritime Operations, Shipyards, Marine Industry, Vessel Management, ARPA, Naval Architecture, Marine Survey, Cruises, Navigation Systems, Tanker, Marine Engineering, Safety Management..., Celestial Navigation, Training, Maritime Safety, Ship Management, Ship Security Officer, Shipbuilding, GMDSS, Charter, Yacht Deliveries, Dynamic Positioning, Maritime Security, Pressure Vessels, Shiphandling, Shipping, ISPS Code
Education
California Maritime Academy 1977 — 1980
BS, Nautical Industrial Technology, Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage, Oceans license by the US Coast Guard
UCI 1974 — 1977
General Engineering
ALL Real Estate & Investments, Inc September 2015 - Present
Kelly Price & Company March 2014 - September 2015
Advantage Technical Resourcing December 2011 - March 2014
CB Richard Ellis March 2008 - December 2011
Cruise West June 2007 - January 2008
SunTrust Mortgage May 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Social Media, Sales, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Account Management, Budgets, Event Management, New Business Development, Facebook, Marketing, Recruiting, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Training, Real Estate, Leadership, Negotiation, Project Planning, Commercial Real Estate, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2002 — 2006
BS, Finance
Lake Brantley High School 1998 — 2002
High School Degree
Virtuoso October 2009 - Present
Virtuoso 2009 - 2011
Cruise West October 2007 - October 2009
White Pass & Yukon Route February 2000 - October 2007
TEMSCO Helicopters, Inc February 1998 - October 2001
Skills
Cruises, Revenue Analysis, Tourism, Public Relations, Budgets, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Travel Management, Customer Service, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Management, Team Building, Market Planning, Hospitality, Negotiation, Vacation, Selling
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Schnitzer West Marketing & Web CoordinatorAmerican Safari CruisesApril 2001 - June 2006
Cruise West March 1997 - April 2001
Education
University of San Diego 1991 — 1995
WA Insurance Examining Bureau May 2007 - Present
Cruise West August 2000 - April 2007
Grange Insurance Association July 1996 - November 1999
Skills
Event Planning, Inventory Management, Travel Management, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Hospitality, Employee Relations, Cruises, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Budgets, Team Building, Operations Management, System Administration, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Business Education
NRC Environmental Services October 2008 - September 2013
Excell Data July 2010 - September 2010
Cruise West March 2005 - November 2007
Glacier Bay Cruiseline February 2003 - November 2004
American Safari Cruises 2002 - 2002
Cruise West March 1996 - November 2001
Skills
Maritime, Navigation, Vessels, Maritime Operations, Boat, Management, ISM, Petroleum, Operations Management, Leadership, Ports, Pressure Vessels, Marine Operations, Shipping, Cruises, Seamanship, Transportation, Maritime Security, Marine Engineering, Vessel Operations, GMDSS, Ships, International Shipping, Safety Management..., STCW, Yachting, Inspection, Shipbuilding, Sailing, Tanker, Shiphandling, Firefighting, Maritime Safety, Diesel, Small Boat Operations, Marine Industry
Education
University of Florida 1984 — 1987
Lazy Otter Charters April 2000 - Present
Prince William Sound Glacier Cruises 1998 - April 2011
Alaska Heritage Tours 1998 - April 2011
Cruise West 1989 - 1995
Education
University of Alaska Anchorage 1995 — 2001
Tile For Less May 1998 - July 2008
Cruise West 1994 - 1998
Peace Corps 1992 - 1994
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1986 — 1992
InnerSea Discoveries / American Safari Cruises April 2012 - Present
Positive Feedback 2007 - April 2012
Travel Planners 2004 - 2006
Cruise West 2000 - 2003
Skills
Tourism, Hospitality, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Customer Service, Budgets, Cruises, Management, Project Management
Education
University at Buffalo 1992 — 1996
BS, Environmental Science
The Astoria Column 2011 - Present
Astoria Historical Tours 2005 - Present
Cruise West May 2010 - September 2010
Cruise West May 2007 - September 2009
Education
University of Oregon
Independent September 2014 - Present
Kessler Consulting, Inc January 2006 - March 2011
Pinellas County Utilities 2005 - 2005
American Safari Cruises 2002 - 2003
Cruise West May 1996 - September 2001
Skills
Recycling, Waste Management, Waste, Environmental Awareness, Environmental..., Sustainable Business, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Policy, Sustainability..., Sustainability, Transportation, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Consulting, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development
Education
University of South Florida 2004 — 2006
BA, Environmental Science / Urban Geography
Ada County Sheriff's Office July 2013 - Present
Edmark Superstore November 2009 - September 2012
Cruise West 2000 - 2002
Skills
Customer Service, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Team Leadership
Education
University of Idaho 1994 — 1997
University of Washington
Anchorage Waterways Council 2009 - Present
Cruise West 2006 - Present
Self Employed 2000 - Present
Mapping Solutions ltd. 1998 - Present
Johns Hopkin University School of Hygiene and Public Health 1973 - 1975
Skills
ArcGIS, Environmental Impact..., GIS, Environmental Science, Natural Resource..., Ecology, Field Work, Spatial Analysis, Geomatics, Environmental..., Geography, Remote Sensing, Government, Sustainability, Microsoft Office, Environmental Education, Research, Environmental Awareness, Proposal Writing, Analysis, Community Outreach, Environmental Consulting, Water Quality
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1982 — 1988
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Geography
Oceanside High school
Oceanside High school
Oceanside High school
Oceanside High school
Department of Natural Resources, Washington June 2014 - Present
University of Washington September 2007 - December 2014
EcoAdapt November 2009 - June 2014
Seattle Public Schools September 2010 - June 2011
Environmental Science Associates November 2009 - September 2010
Cruise West February 2004 - September 2009
The Nature Conservancy May 2008 - September 2008
Reef Environmental Education Foundation August 2005 - January 2006
American Institute of Biological Sciences September 2004 - June 2005
Education
University of Washington 2010 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biological Oceanography
University of Washington 2007 — 2009
Master of Science (MS), Biological Oceanography
University of Washington 2006 — 2009
Master of Arts (MA), Marine and Environmental Policy and Affairs
UC Santa Cruz 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Marine Biology