Collaboration Builder, Innovative Vision, Sustainable ExecutionManages $5.5M Budget / Increased revenue from $53K to $250KAccomplished senior executive with over 22 years of experience in AZA institutions and tourism / travel industry. Skilled at creating world-class experiences that generate earned income and innovations in visitor participation and experience. Proven ability to design and implement safety protocols in managed environments as well as in the field. Strong appetite for breaking through barriers and building positive coalitions to attain results. Recognized for being a compelling and positive thinking business driver who consistently over delivers and uses collective impact of teamwork to overcome barriers. Motivates others to action around a shared vision and facilitates innovative strategies and positive change to grow business within an ever changing and competitive business environment.Key Strengths:Strategic PlanningBudget AdminstrationGuest ExpereincesOrganizational CommunicationsRisk ManagementOSHA/Facility SafetyEmergency PreparednessStrategic AlliancesCultural ChangeMarine OperationsAquarium Facilities OperationsDiving SafetyNotable Career Highlights: Launched an industry leading Diving Operations department which is now a model for other AZA institutions; created and built the Marine Operations department at the aquarium from one employee to a staff of 35, a benchmark for diving operations within AZA institutions. Designed and implemented the first “Guest in the Water” program in a non-profit aquarium, establishing an industry benchmark for other facilities. Lead a multi-year project and coordinated budgets, grant funding and field operations to survey the Tampa Bay area for submerged cultural resources. The project resulted in the wreck of the USS Narcissus being dedicated as the 13th underwater preserve in the State of Florida.