Objective
I am looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the maritime industry. One in which I can leverage my product managament and marketing skills and knowledge of the business.
Experience
Weathernews Americas Inc.
Product Development Manager, San Francisco CA
2004 – Sept 2006
Identify new business development opportunities, partnerships and/or products. Drive future direction of global products and service offerings. Marketing Manager for the release of products to include driving of international marketing campaigns, coordination of national promotions, development of newsletters, and various client-specific collateral. Maintained an emphasis on market positioning and collateral development. Develop sales strategies based around new product launches, design and facilitate product training for internal and external clients. Develop product specifications and maintain all product documentation. Liaison for the Marine Product line between Weathernews Americas and our Japanese parent company Weathernews Inc.
Supervisor, Sunnyvale, CA 2002-2004
Managed the Marine Voyage Planning Department, a 24/7/365 operation which generates over $2.5 million in annual revenues. Supervised 12 Meteorologists as direct reports. Played a key role in the restructure of the operations work flow and procedures. Provided high level recommendations to executive team to streamline operations.
Operations Coordinator, Sunnyvale, CA 1998-2002
Directly accountable for the daily running of the Marine Operations Department, managing personnel, output and resources.
Education
Plymouth University (UK)
Post graduate Diploma in Hydrographic Surveying.
Bachelor of Science with Honors, Oceanography and Meteorology with Applied Biology.
Certification
Skils
Vendor Relations
Project Management
Contract Negotiations
International Relations
Business to Business Sales
Training/Mentoring
Team Leadership
Creative Marketing