Objective
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Experience
SUMMARY
I have excellent qualifications to bring to this position, including a strong and diverse experience in the boating industry that includes a U.S. Coast Guard Masters License & overall operational experience for 40 years. I pride myself as an excellent boatman, with excellent handling & personal skills. Having my own boats for 40 years, added to my engineering & mechanical background allows me to manage vessels in an effective cost saving manner.
Entrepreneur / Yacht Captain / Engineer. Demonstrated management and leadership abilities over a diversified career as an entrepreneur, and captain. Areas of expertise include safety, boat handling, navigation, long range planning, pre-trip preparation, 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 factory trained machinist, engine assembler, and designer. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Inspires others to perform to their full potential. A strong leader. A remarkable record in recruiting, training, and motivating employees. Known for his personal relationships with vessel owners, and their families. Additionally, I have been an expert witness for insurance companies many times, as well as a trouble shooter for individuals dealing with both manufacturers, and insurance companies.
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 Baja to Central America & 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.
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• Passages from Palm Beach to Georgia, & return
• 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
Yacht Destinations & Consulting Services 2009
Owner
• Delivery vessel management, consulting, brokerage & training.
Mr. Richard Lanfield, Yorba Linda, Ca. June 2008 – August 2009
Captain
• 94’ Bracewell Long Range Cruiser, Steel, 140 Ton
• Extensive travel in the Pacific from Los Angeles to Mainland Mexico
MR. CARL LAMBERT ESQ, Santa Monica, Ca 2005 -June 2008
Captain / Engineer
• 72’ Nordlund Yacht Fisher M.V. Non Taxing.
• Extensive travel in the Pacific, from Alaska to Central America.
Yacht Destinations & Consulting Services
Owner
• Delivery vessel management, consulting, brokerage & training. 2001-2004
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2002 Crows Nest Yacht Sales Newport Beach, Ca.
2001 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.
1970-2001 L & M Auto Supply, Inc.
North Hollywood, CA
CEO/Owner: 10 automotive aftermarket retail super stores, and machine shops throughout the San Fernando Valley & Los Angeles, 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.
• 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. Trained machine shop operators. Developed new innovative methods to increase productivity.
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• 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 CERTIFICATIONS
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
Brokerage Sales License
EXPERT WITNESS & TROUBLE SHOOTER
Travelers Insurance
Carl Lambert Esq.
Robert Schnair
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER
Topics
Long Range Cruising
Safety at Sea
Anchoring
Emergency Hurricane Procedures
Marlin Fishing
Del Rey Yacht Club
Marina Del Rey Anglers
Sea Ventures
ASMBYC
COMPUTER SKILLS
(Extremely Computer Literate)
Microsoft Word, Excel, Nobeltec, C-Map,
EDUCATION
AA, Business, Los Angeles City College
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Skils
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