Objective
A position with new professional challenges where I can utilize my business and human relations expertise to contribute to the achievement of company goals and marketplace objectives.
Experience
Nov. 1995- Present
A ADMIRAL’S CRUISE LINE, Ft Lauderdale Florida
Directed project to establish A Admiral's Cruise Line, a mini cruise line corporation, from concept, through market research, to funding, and realization. Complete supervision of purchasing and construction of vessel and equipment t o comply with United States Coast Guard, Federal, and other International regulations. Design and implementation of marketing and sales programs. Location selection. Full fiscal responsibility, cash flow, margins, collections, purchasing, contracting, pricing, and payables. Supervision, and training of 22 staff to include food and beverage, vessel personnel, short and long term vendors
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Aug. 1979- Nov. 1995
INTERLUDE ENTERPRISES, Chicago, IL USA
Direct the daily operations of Charter Yacht Service, providing tours, day/night cruises, special events catering for fortune 500 Corporation and private individuals. Multiple managerial responsibilities including: Supervising, training, and motivating a crew up to 14. Overseeing food and bar operations. Contract vendor purchasing. Design and implementation of marketing and sales programs.
Nov. 1984 - April 1988
BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Ft. Lauderdale, Florida USA
Math Teacher - Grades 8-12 (Winter Season)
Taught students in a public classroom situation. Students achieved a 96% math competency proficiency. This rate was 43% above the average class achievement.
1976-1989 BOATERS MARINE YACHTS - A Consultant Company
Louisville, Ky USA Established business to provide various consulting services to the maritime industry. Projects include: Safety/Insurance inspections and compliance, Vessel marketing, sales and delivery, Structuring of maritime businesses and tax ramifications. Design and permitting of marina and waterfront properties. Operation of 33 slip marina.
Education
College
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE, Louisville, Kentucky
Bachelor of Science, Degree in Business 1973
Majors: Economics, Finance, Management Minor: Education
Continuing Education
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, Boca Raton, Florida
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL
Post Graduate Courses in Mathematics
Dun & Bradstreet Seminars Sales, Marketing, Management
Community Outreach
1988 - 1995 Chicago Chamber of Commerce, active Tourism committee
1989 - 1995 Chicago Convention and Visitors Bureau, active Marketing Group
1997 - 2007 Pompano Chamber of Commerce, active Boat Parade Committee
2003 - 2007 Lauderdale by the Sea Chamber of Commerce
Active in community charity projects on a volunteer basis continually
Certification
Licenses & Achievements
- 100 ton, Master Ocean Operator Power
- 100 ton, Master Inland Operator Power
- STCW 95
- CPR & First Aid
- FCC Radio Operator
- Private Pilot
- Advanced open water scuba
- World Record Holder IHRA 1974-1982
- Series 7 Investment Brokers License
Skils
Representative Special Projects:
1978 Designed and constructed Dockage facility Captain Quarters Louisville, KY
1979 Designed and constructed 250 slip Floating marina Louisville, KY
June 1981 - Sept 1983 Vice President/Special consultant Sea Coast Yacht Sales Ft Lauderdale, FL
Sept. 1983 - Feb 1984 Special Sales Consultant to Bentley Yacht Sales Ft Lauderdale Fl.
Jan 1984 - Mar 1985 Sales Consultant to Colonial Yacht Sales Ft Lauderdale Fl
Aug 1979 - Jan 1986 Special Consultant to Interlude Enterprises Chicago, IL
1986 Awarded Bonus of 30% outstanding shares of stock in Interlude Enterprises Purchased another 20% to become a full Partner, 50% ownership Chicago IL
Apr 1985 - June 1989 Special consultant to Interlude Partners for marine investment Private Placement Projects Joliet, IL
Nov 1990 -April 1991 Captain Tidewater Marine, managing projects included servicing oil industry delivery vessels of 96 Ft. to 137 Ft. to prep for United States Coast Guard inspections and delivery of crews and bulk equipment up to 200 miles offshore.