SPARK Marine Projects is a multi-disciplinary product design office specialising in the superyacht sector Based in Monaco, the company is focused on delivering high-quality, fit-for-purpose projects. Our backgrounds include yacht design, naval architecture, superyacht construction and commercial expertise across the build, ownership and operational life-cycle of yachts.

Brand Ambassador - Liaison with clients, forging business relationships and developing HODGDON business activities for high-quality custom superyacht tenders and chase boats.

Sales and Marketing Director - EuropeForging business relationships and facilitating the development and growth of HODGDON Yachts presence in Europe.About HODGDON.Founded in 1816 Hodgdon is the oldest boat builder in the United States. Based in East Boothbay, Maine, this family-owned company has evolved into a leader in advanced composite construction for custom superyacht tenders including Open and limousine tenders as well as chase boats.

SALES ACTIVITIES:• Brand ambassador & representative. • Market development for the European, Middle East, and US markets.• Client, proposal, bid & contract management and negotiations.• Collaboration with the international brokerage industry.• Meetings and Collaboration with European yacht designers.• Customer care and management. MARKETING ACTIVITIES:• Marketing strategy - corporate branding - brand strategy development - Business plan. • Public relation, captain’s reception. • Communication with worldwide Press - media plan - News release - Press releases.• Clients, owner’s representatives and brokers presentations.• Networking, participation to the global marketing forums, award ceremonies and yachting symposiums.• Participation to International Boat Shows, (Monaco, Abu Dhabi, Fort Lauderdale, Hainan).• Organisation yacht & client visits at shipyard & boat-shows. ACHIEVEMENTS:• Re-branding of CMN yacht division: Design and construction management of Show room, VIP lounge.• Co-branding: Conception, preparation of specific high end events on-board CMN yachts with luxury brands: CARTIER – LANVIN. • Developing content management of CMN yacht division website. • Developing signage and exterior presentation of the shipyard to improve company image and overall recognition.• Managing the design, construction and set up of main yacht shows stands. • Developing technical and sales database.• Client’s communication support: Created portfolio books for improved client presentation and sales support.• Design and production of yacht brochures.• Coordination and art direction of the photo and videos shoots of 60 m Motor yachts. • Developing new yacht concepts with renowned yacht designers such as Andrew Winch - Peder Eidsgaard – Bannenberg and Rowell.

ACTIVITIES:• Sales support manager & link between sales and marketing manager and technical departments in the form of: Client proposals and Design development for steel / aluminium yachts (custom) from 40m to 80m.• Specification reviews, technical detailing.ACHIEVEMENTS:• Delivery of awards winning 60m Motor yachts – Slipstream and Cloud 9.• Development of new yacht product lines.• Developed improved proposal & sales support file management system.• Developed competitor filing system – for sales support and design reference.

ACTIVITIES:• Responsible for respecting, engineering studies quality, budget prices, delays, classification societies and MCA conformity for aluminium Motor-yachts between 30 and 50 meters. • Working in close relationship with: Naval Architect, Design office, project, sales and purchasing managers in order to develop competitive designs.ACHIEVEMENTS:• Built projects: Motor yachts Commuter 130’ OKEANIS and Commuters 108’ ABELY WHEELER – PAOLYRE – MARHABA.