Objective
I am searching for an entry-level or junior position within the shipbroking space; specifically, chartering.
Experience
GCLS CONFERENCE New York, NY Reporter/Editor: covered panel discussions, edited media content for major outlet release
The Global Creative Leadership conference brings together world leaders in business and government
ALOHA BLUE CHARTERS, Maui, HI
Maui’s premiere offshore fishing charter operation
Crew Chief and First Mate: oversaw vessel operations and managed crew teams
• Led teams of up to 8 people in a dynamic travel services environment; responsible for both developing and executing team-based projects (routine and ad hoc)
• Developed and organized new-employee training programs, evaluated subordinate team-member performance, and guided hiring decisions at travel charter company
SOUTHSHORE CHARTERS Maui, HI
Hawaii’s oldest sailing yacht operations
First Mate, Dive Assistant: vessel operations, crew management
• Addressed audiences of up to 125 on a daily basis, conducting 10-15 minute informational seminars for travel services company
• Led and managed vessel crew teams; liaison to company ownership
Education
MA, International Relations, Boston University, Boston, MA December, 2009
3.65 GPA; thesis topic: Cap-and-Trade (Carbon Trading) Systems in the US and EU
BA, Siena College, Loudonville, NY
3.75 major GPA; Elected Phi Sigma Tau
course-work including: micro- and macro-economics, research methods, Asia-US Relations, Business In China, Political Economy of the Middle East, Globalization and Development
1440 SAT / 720 GMAT, 99th p.c. V; National Merit Scholar honoree
Certification
Skils
COMPUTER AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal
Some written and spoken Spanish, some written French
TRAVEL AND PERSONAL INTERESTS
I have spent time living abroad in France, Italy, and Colombia; and have visited over 20 countries in Latin America and Europe. The sports I enjoy include: sailing, surfing, diving and long-distance swimming; also snowboarding, weightlifting and squash