Ron Thorstad

Ron Thorstad

Water Sports and Cruise Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Ship's Agent and Adventure Guide at Sunward Tours Inc

  • Education

    • California State Universities -Chico & San Francisco

      1977 - 1979
      Business Administration - Finance
    • Monterey peninsula Community College

      1973 - 1975
      Associate of Science (A.S.) Business Administration and Management, General
  • Experience

    • Windstar Cruises

      Feb 1990 - May 1996
      Water Sports and Cruise Director

      What is not to like about traveling the world teaching scuba, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, wind surfing, water skiing and driving high performance boats. When I started to slow down a bit (ear issues), I became a cruise director and enjoyed entertaining and educating our guests about the different cultures they were able to interact with around the world.

    • Clear Channel Outdoor - Melbourne, FL

      Apr 2006 - Apr 2011
      Marketing Manager / National Sales

      I very much enjoyed my six years at Clear Channel Outdoor as the marketing and national sales manager. Not only did I get to work with a talented and energetic team, I also enjoyed being the "go to" guy for special projects and events. Remember this about marketing... you can switch stations or turn off your TV and radio, but you cannot turn off outdoor marketing. What a great way to get your message to the people . When you need a focused and specific message to a targeted demographic, be sure to consider outdoor media in your marketing mix. Show less

    • A Day Away Kayak Tours

      May 2011 - Sept 2013
      Operations Manager

      It was my great pleasure to work with, train, and supervise a cadre of incredible adventure guides that are dedicated to bringing safe, relaxing and easy kayaking to folks of every age and level of experience.

    • Titusville Municipal Marina

      Nov 2013 - Oct 2015
      Dock Master / Interim Marina Manager

      Supervise all of the smiling faces and helpful dock workers that our boating guests will remember and recommend. I get to: interface with City Hall, fuel and pump-out boats, guide and assist vessels into slips, register guests, stock inventory and work in the retail store, clean the heads, showers and laundry room, collect trash and keep the grounds tidy, mow and trim lawns, enjoy weather of all sorts and meet new people every day.

    • MLSBC Cruises

      Oct 2015 - Feb 2023
      Ship's Agent and Adventure Guide

      I retired from being a ship's agent for cruise ships on Jan 29, 2023. It was a very rewarding position and I am already missing the fine people that I worked with.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IS-00100.b, IS-00200.b, IS-00800.b

      FEMA - Emergency Management Institute
      May 2014
    • Wilderness First Aid Afloat

      SOLO
      Feb 2015
    • Basic Flight Instructor - Powered weight-shift, sea plane

      Aero Sports Connection
      Oct 2001
    • Master Scuba Instructor

      Professional Association of Dive Instructors
      Dec 1979
    • Heartsaver CPR AED

      American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
      Feb 2015
    • Hazardous Materials Safety & Security Technician

      Nova Southeastern University
      Mar 2015
    • Kayaking Instructor

      American Canoe Association
      Dec 2010
    • Private Pilot

      FAA
      Jun 1983
    • 100 Ton, Master Mariner

      U.S. Coast Guard
      Sept 1985
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member of the City's "tag line" committee

      Issued by City of Titusville on Jan 2009
      City of TitusvilleAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Master of Ceremony's

      Issued by Hospice of St. Francis on Jan 2003
      Hospice of St. FrancisAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Master of Ceremonies

      Issued by Emma parrish Theatre on Jan 2002
      Emma parrish TheatreAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Usher

      Issued by Emma Parrish Theater / Titusville Playhouse on Jan 2002
      Emma Parrish Theater / Titusville PlayhouseAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Logistical planner

      Issued by Elder Hostel on Jan 1999
      Elder HostelAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Anything required

      Issued by Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival on Jan 1997
      Space Coast Birding and Wildlife FestivalAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Vollunteer

      Issued by Valiant Air Command on Jan 1997
      Valiant Air CommandAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Founding member, past chair, board and committe member

      Issued by Brevard Nature Alliance on Aug 1998
      Brevard Nature AllianceAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Commission member

      Issued by Titusville Environmental Commission on Jan 2004
      Titusville Environmental CommissionAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Member of the film commission committee

      Issued by Board of brevard County Commissioners on Jan 2004
      Board of brevard County CommissionersAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • committee member

      Issued by Brevard Community College "Titusville campus advisory Committee on Jan 2004
      Brevard Community College "Titusville campus advisory CommitteeAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Committee member

      Issued by VISIT FLORIDA on Jan 2004
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    • Committee member

      Issued by VISIT FLORIDA on Jan 2003
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    • Board member

      Issued by Merritt Island Wildlife Association on Jan 2003
      Merritt Island Wildlife AssociationAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Founding member and secretary

      Issued by National Marine Charter Association on Jan 2003
      National Marine Charter AssociationAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Member

      Issued by National Association of Charter Operators on Jan 2001
      National Association of Charter OperatorsAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Master of Ceremonies

      Issued by Titusville Police department on Jan 2001
      Titusville Police departmentAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Master of Ceremonies / auctioneer

      Issued by Titusville Art League on Jan 2001
      Titusville Art LeagueAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Founder, member and volunteer

      Issued by Transformation Titusville Coalition on Jan 1998
      Transformation Titusville CoalitionAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • Water quality tester

      Issued by Marine Resources Council on Jan 1997
      Marine Resources CouncilAssociated with Ron Thorstad
    • TV show host

      Issued by City of Titusville on Jan 1997
      City of TitusvilleAssociated with Ron Thorstad