Objective
: To obtain a position in a growth, start up or fast paced company as an Executive, General manager, Director of Operations or Chief Captain.
Experience
RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AWARD ENTERPRISES LLC Fort Lauderdale, FL
OWNER August 2005 to Present
Successful consulting and commercial/residential construction project management firm.
• Combines solid business acumen with marketing expertise and entrepreneurial approach to business development and operations management
• Develops comprehensive analysis, reporting, and control systems based on knowledge gained from streamlining processes and procedures in high-pressure environments
• Manages expansive clientele in recognition of established reputation for pinpointing the source of a problem and implementing a workable solution quickly and cost efficiently
OCEAN PROPERTIES Portsmouth, NH
Parent company of six subsidiary corporations: Hilton Resort and Marina, Key West; Pier B Cruise Ship Terminal, Key West; Sunset Key Transportation, Key West; Bilbo Ship Building, Portsmouth, NH; X-Press to Key West, Ft. Myers, FL; and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company, Bar Harbor, ME.
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE MARINE OPERATIONS 2002 to 2005
• Oversaw operations of cruise ship terminal and marinas in Key West, Key Largo, and Bar Harbor, as well as logistics critical to maintaining nine-ship fleet, including hiring and training crews, approving preventive maintenance and repairs, and deploying vessels
• Developed and implemented Homeland Security-compliant policies and processes, incorporating them in manual with standard operating procedures and training fundamentals
DIRECTOR, KEY WEST MARINE OPERATIONS 2000 to 2002
• Responsible for enforcing Homeland Security regulations inherent in ensuring physical security of cruise ship terminal, marina, and four-diamond resort
• Oversaw daily operations of marina and ship terminal, including interacting with ship agents and complying with needs of docked ships
• Managed fleet of four passenger ferries and one motor yacht
BOAT CAPTAIN 1999 to 2000
• Transported passengers from Key West to private resort on Sunset Key
• Demonstrated expertise in operating wide range of vessels, including high-speed ferries, whale watching vessels, motor yachts, smaller passenger vessels, and landing craft
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
• General Manager, West Marine Products, Inc., Key West and San Diego, CA, 1992 to 2000
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS 1984
UNIVERSITY OF DUUQUE Dubuque, IA
• Majors in Business/Aviation Administration and Flight Technology
Certification
CERTIFICATIONS
• Coast Guard-Licensed Master Captain 100 ton with Advanced Fire Fighting and Unlimited Radar, High-Speed Vessel Operations
• FCC Licensed Radio Operator
• Federal Aviation Administration-Certified Commercial Pilot with Single- and Multi-Engine Instrument Ratings since 1984
• Certified trainer for Homeland Security for ferry terminal and sub-chapter K vessels
• Certified Boating Safety Instructor, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
• STCW95 Basic Safety Training
• STCW95 Basic HR Training
• STCW95 First Aid/CPR/AED
Skils
• Offers 15 years of extensive experience and expertise in maritime and aviation industries, and well-versed in working with federal agencies, including Homeland Security, Customs and Immigration, and US Coast Guard
• Additional credentials as FAA-licensed commercial pilot and Coast Guard-licensed Master Captain
• Considered subject matter expert in risk management, loss control, and profit optimization, with solid track record of balancing organizational efficiencies and business growth
• Entrepreneurial thinker with outstanding ability to analyze and process information from various sources, and then devise and implement concrete solutions in response to specific needs
• Proactive and visionary leader known for streamlining operations, controlling operating costs, combining corporate objectives with personal and professional goals, and fostering cohesiveness
• Excellent communicator, adept at collaborating with individuals of diverse backgrounds and personalities while remaining focused and taking decisive action in high-pressure environments
• Flexible and adaptable, recognized for thoroughness and diligence in executing professional responsibilities and for generating accomplishment-driven work environments
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
• Spearheaded massive $1.5M construction project converting warehouse to office space by thinking outside the box, devising solution for securing needed office space, and hiring contractors in aftermath of Hurricane Wilma
• Developed and implemented comprehensive security program for cruise ship port one week after 9/11 terrorist attack, with no federal guidelines or assistance—in the process, garnering appointment to Security Board of Port of Key West
• With no shipbuilding experience, salvaged construction of high-speed passenger vessel for Ocean Properties when $12.5M project was delayed by shipyard ceasing operations—completing construction only one month past original due date
• Created security manual for ship terminal which was later converted to a template and incorporated into Homeland Security guidelines to be adopted by all cruise ship terminals
• Assisted Coast Guard in developing security and training manuals for high-speed passenger ferries and small, privately run ferry terminals
Vessels operated:
• 155’ 99 Gross Ton High Speed 400 passenger Catamaran Ferry
• 130’ 99 Gross Ton High Speed 450 passenger Catamaran Ferry/Whale watch
• 100’ 55 Gross Ton High Speed 150 passenger Catamaran Ferry/ Whale watch
• 74’ Motor yacht
• 50’ 33 gross ton Mid-ship passenger vessel
• 58’ 36 gross ton LCM6 landing craft.