Objective
Captains position on a private yacht, or an on the beach position as port captain or equivalent
Experience
SUMMARY
Entrepreneur / Yacht Captain / Engineer with over 35 years experience. Demonstrated management and leadership abilities over a diversified career in sales, sales management, communications, team building / development and motivation. Areas of expertise include safety, boat handling, navigation, vessel management, project management, engineering, supervision, repair and maintenance. Responsible, detail oriented, extremely clean, highly disciplined, detail oriented with strong technical, organizational, analytical, problem solving, communication, and relationship management skills. Excellent qualifications within the industry including a strong and diverse background, that includes overall operational experience. A hands-on individual. Extensive operational and mechanical knowledge. Proven management and leadership abilities over a diversified 35-year career.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Noted for innovative, perceptive management style, resulting in high levels of team productivity. A strong leader of people. Specializes in team-oriented approaches & personal relationships to achieving goals. Self motivated, enthusiastic, and profit oriented. Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; keen observer, good listener. Remarkable record in recruiting, training, and motivating employees. Exceptional record of restructuring ineffective processes, cost containment, and improving the bottom line. Successful manager of large budgets, with full P&L authority. Extensive inventory control experience. Analyses situations rapidly, makes decisions and meets demanding objectives and time constraints. Effective in short term actions and long range planning. Conceived and executed innovative strategies. Excellent time management, and organizational skills. Inspires others to perform to their full potential. Intelligent, confident, and a driving force.
Non-Smoker -Non-Drinker
English -Spanish
MAJOR MARITIME ACCOMPLISHMENTS & ENTREPRENEURIAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
• Traveled extensively in the Pacific and Atlantic.
• 40 passages from Marina Del Rey to Baja & Mainland Mexico & return.
• 3 passages from Cabo to Socorro Island MX, & return.
• 4 passages from Marina Del Rey to Guadalupe Island MX, & return.
• 6 passages from Marina Del Rey to Canada, & return.
• Passages from Palm Beach Florida to the Bahamas & return.
• Passages from Palm Beach to Georgia, & return
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• Passages from Florida through Lake Okeechobee to Fort Meyers Florida
• Passage from Fort Meyers across the Gulf to Orange Beach Alabama.
• Hundreds of thousands of miles traveled in the waters of Southern California.
• Sailed in the British Virgin Islands
• Sailed in the South Pacific, (Bora Bora).
• Sailed in the Windward Islands (Grenada).
• Project Manager for mechanical system design & implementation, installations, rebuilds and modifications.
• Supervise vendors to include mechanical, electrical, ship yards etc.
• Supported functions with up to 30 guests.
• Established reputation for outstanding customer service.
• Supervise, train and mentor deck hands.
• Coordinate and established strong relationships with vendors, port captains, harbor masters, coast guard, ship yards, yacht clubs, fuel suppliers, mechanics, electricians, brokers, meteorology centers, hotels car rentals, airlines, family members of the owners, and guests of the owners.
• Outstanding mechanical and engineering skills utilized to achieve significant savings by managing repairs and avoiding unnecessary expenses.
• Identified and resolved shipyards over billing issues.
• Excellent safety record.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Richard Lanfield, Yorba Linda, Ca. 2008 – 2009
Captain
• 94’ Bracewell Long Range Cruiser, Steel, 275Ton
• Extensive travel in the Pacific from Los Angeles to Mainland Mexico
MR. CARL LAMBERT ESQ, Santa Monica, Ca 2005 - 2008
Captain / Engineer
• 72’ Nordlund Yacht Fisher M.V. Non Taxing.
• Extensive travel in the Pacific, from Alaska to Central America.
Prior Yacht Captain / Engineer experience:
• Delivered and managed boats throughout the Pacific from Alaska to Central America
2002-2004 Yacht Destinations & Consulting Services Laguna Niguel, CA
Owner / Operations Manager
• http:www.yachtdestinationsusa.com
• Manage all aspects of service in yacht delivery, brokerage, management, charter and consulting services.
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• Provide professional captain and crew for transit of client vessels, ensuring time, quality and safety guidelines are consistently met.
• Vessel and pre-trip consultations.
• Conduct pre-trip preparation of vessels that includes mechanical, electronics, ship’s papers, charts (paper or electronic), medical kits, port requirements, and any special assistant requested.
• Utilize marine weather forecasting and routing service for current and long range forecasting to ensure the safety of vessels and crews.
• Provide owners’ and guests training in seamanship, safety and navigation.
2002 Crows Nest Yacht Sales
2001-2002 Pacific Transducer Corporation Los Angeles, CA
Director of Sales and Marketing
• Launched company’s first sales training course. Results: significantly increased profitability.
• Identified target markets, and implemented sales and laboratory-certification recall programs. Results: company realized a 15% increase in sales and profits.
• Managed all aspects of promotions, advertising and trade show operations.
• Effectively developed and implemented extensive market survey.
• Created and rolled-out a comprehensive dealer pricing structure. Results: 10% increase in profitability.
• Successful in the development of a PTC (machine services) that increased sales and machine shop productivity by 7.5%.
• Trained purchasing department personnel in inventory controls. Results: improved purchasing techniques that better managed product lines, and increased company’s cash flow.
1975-2001 L&M Auto Supply, Inc. North
Hollywood, CA
Owner: 10 automotive aftermarket retail stores, and machine shops throughout the San Fernando Valley, CA.
Chief Executive Officer
• Grew business from one store to a retail chain of ten stores throughout Southern California, and increased annual sales from $1 million to $10 million. Directed 15 managers with a total staff of 100.
• Successfully developed and implemented turnkey point-of-sale systems in the automotive retail industry.
• Managed all aspects of Human Resources including company’s pension plan, vendor relations and real estate expansions.
• Developed and implemented retail and wholesale pricing matrix, and established inventory controls.
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• Created and generated advertising plans, layouts and budgets.
• Directed sales staff and developed innovative sales training sessions.
Results: company realized significant increase in retail sales.
• Created all budgets, sales objectives and forecasts for entire chain of stores.
• Directed CPA and oversaw budgets, cash flow and tax matters.
• Reviewed and approved machinery purchases, and oversaw entire machine shop operations.
• Assisted Triad Computer Inc. and Cooperative Computer Inc. in the development of additional software to enhance retail and machine shop operations. Results: successfully expanded all sales.
• Successful in broadening target market to include wholesale automotive accounts.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
U.S. Merchant Marine Master #1527830, 200 Ton
Towing Endorsement #1527830
Sailing Endorsement #1527830
STCW 95
CPR & First Aid Certification
Radio Operators Permit #MP00004214 #0008326878
PADI Open Ocean Divers Certificate
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER
Topics
Long Range Cruising
Safety at Sea
Anchoring,
Marlin Fishing
Del Rey Yacht Club 2001-2004
Marina Del Rey Anglers
Sea Ventures
COMPUTERS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Nobeltec
EDUCATION
AA, Business, Los Angeles City College
Education
Certification
Skils