Objective
Goal Driven with a range of marine industry related accomplishments, self confident, direct involvement with decision processing, defusing difficult situations, handling sensitive issues with diplomacy and objectivity ,success has earned me an industry reputation for professionalism and competence, accredited to the ability to listen and communicate on levels appropriate to the audience involved
Experience
• Yacht and Ship appraiser, 1998 to present - self employed - appraised yachts/pleasure craft and commercial vessels, for pre-purchase, insurance coverage, vessel financing, survey diesel and gasoline propulsion systems, vessel power plants, consultant, damage assessments, project management, experienced in world travel, performed successfully in highly visible position of increasing responsibility, diplomatic and effective. Reputation for excellence and high quality service with high profile cliental to include celebrities, royalty, politicians, and business leaders.
• Yacht and Ship Broker, 1985-1989 Alexander Yacht Sales - salesman/broker list market sales of yachts, pleasure craft, commercial vessels, new and pre owned, member of the million dollar listing and sales for 7 years. Enjoy a dynamic and challenging work environment, sincerely enjoy serving the public, excellent skills.
• Operations Manager Gold Coast Cruise Lines, 1985-1989 - supervised / managed the “Princes of the Waves” a 250 FT, 500 passenger entertainment/casino ship, daily trips to nowhere, responsible for captain crew, 7 managers/52 staff, employees, in all sections, entertainment/food and beverage/casino/maintenance. Accurately interpreted customer problems and offered the best solutions. Proficient at organizing and prioritizing task. Remain calm and work well under demanding conditions. Handle multiple tasks simultaneously in often constrained, high pressure environment.
• Marine Propulsion Instructor / Department Coordinator, 1981 -1985 – International Technical Institute, Instructor of Diesel and Marine Propulsion Technologies, department head, supervising 9 technical instructors and 240 students in automotive, diesel and marine training consisted of theory fundamentals/engineering and labs hands on training disassembly, qualification/machining, re assembly, testing, trouble-shooting, and service, in an actual working environment. Well organized with good time management skills, experienced team worker; able to work cooperatively or independently, interface well with superiors, peers subordinates. Effective supervisory skills. Creative business writer. Strong skills in training and development.
Education
EDUCATION
• Engineering Electromotive - Delgauto College [A.S.]
• Diesel Technology, Certificate , Pinellas - Technical Institute Clearwater, FL
• College – Certificate Post Secondary Education - Eckerd College, St .Petersburg FL,
• Ludenburg School of Seamanship Piney Point, MD,
Certification
• USCG Master Merchant Marine Officer
• FCC Third Class Marine Operator License
• Yacht and Ship Broker License
• Yacht and Ship appraiser License
• Factory Certified Electromotive Instructor Certification
• PADI Dive Master – Instructor Certified
Skils
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
• Proficient at organizing and prioritizing
• Confident in making on - the - spot decisions
• Diplomatic and effective in customer relations
• Strong skills in training and development
• Track record of increasing profits. cutting cost, saving money and time
• Ability to work under stressful conditions
• Team worker
• Achieved and maintained a 98% Customer Satisfaction Rating
• Reduced Project Cost and met difficult deadlines
• Trained Staff, employees management
• Effective supervisory skills