Dave Hunter Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

Port City, Colombo

Duties and Responsibilities:• Develop, implement and reports on the annual marina business plan including all marina operating budgets, marketing plans, customer service improvement, staffing plan, etc. Ensures effective control of revenues, expenses and operating results, and takes corrective action to guarantee achievement of marina operating objectives• Provide the Owner and Company detailed reports on all marina business activities and key data• Implement and maintain… Show more Duties and Responsibilities:• Develop, implement and reports on the annual marina business plan including all marina operating budgets, marketing plans, customer service improvement, staffing plan, etc. Ensures effective control of revenues, expenses and operating results, and takes corrective action to guarantee achievement of marina operating objectives• Provide the Owner and Company detailed reports on all marina business activities and key data• Implement and maintain systems and processes that effectively provide all marina customers, tenants and contractors with the highest level of professionalism and customer service. This includes ensuring all marina staff and direct reports maintain the standards; consistency of approach is essential• Develop strategic marketing and sales initiatives to ensure continued business growth• Manage employees effectively and in accordance with all established HR policies. Carry out regular performance reviews and staff meetings• Ensure all property and assets are maintained, monitored and presented in a manner that is in keeping with the marina standards• Conform to all corporate and marina policies and procedures, ensuring that all marina staff conduct their duties in the same manner• Meet established quality standards for all marina related operations; ensures the recognised standards are maintained and that quality and delivery commitments are met• Coordinate marina operations to obtain optimum berth or property occupancy rates• Manage employees at a designated marina facility• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these employees• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organisation's policies and applicable laws• Responsible for hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, anddirecting work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems Show less

Sri Lanka

- Taking responsibility and initiative in smooth running of all business operations- Created a department strategic plan which complies with and enhances the company-wide strategic plan and business plan- Provide effective team and project management duties, including overseeing project completion timelines, monitoring project costs, and ensuring client needs are met- Continuously reshaping departments best practices to provide highest client satisfaction- Liaising with other… Show more - Taking responsibility and initiative in smooth running of all business operations- Created a department strategic plan which complies with and enhances the company-wide strategic plan and business plan- Provide effective team and project management duties, including overseeing project completion timelines, monitoring project costs, and ensuring client needs are met- Continuously reshaping departments best practices to provide highest client satisfaction- Liaising with other departments, including sales, finance and marketing, to ensure operations budgets and proper advertisements meet department goals and attract clients- Maintaining strong relationships with vendors, financial institutions, suppliers the company works with regularly to ensure smooth procurement and delivery of products and services- Drive business goals and sales- Provide leadership to team members, including opportunities for coaching and development, to maximise work output and work quality- Identify patterns and problem areas, and implement effective solutions to increase efficiency- Report regularly to Chairman with completed on-budget and on-time projects and project outcomes- Maintain strong relationships with large clients to drive sales and network to onboard new clients Show less

London, United Kingdom

Experienced in managing the operations on a cross continent level of 9 sailing destinations around the world in Europe, Caribbean and Asia, to ensure that all Sailing teams deliver a true G experience to our travelers. Responsibilities - Health & Safety standards in the field and ensuring full compliance of local laws and company policies and procedures are followed throughout areas of operation - Work with and ensure that the Sailing teams deliver a true G experience… Show more Experienced in managing the operations on a cross continent level of 9 sailing destinations around the world in Europe, Caribbean and Asia, to ensure that all Sailing teams deliver a true G experience to our travelers. Responsibilities - Health & Safety standards in the field and ensuring full compliance of local laws and company policies and procedures are followed throughout areas of operation - Work with and ensure that the Sailing teams deliver a true G experience to our customers - Manage the recruitment process of onboard crews - Build & manage vessel and crew schedules - Assist the Global Sailing Manager in buying/contracting, and management, of supplier and partner relationships - Mentor and problem solve with the teams in the field while maintaining strong relationships and leadership - Work in the field onboard the vessels when required - Work closely with local offices and manage deadlines - Drive weekly technical reporting for each vessel and report weekly to the Global Sailing Manager - Crisis Management - Assist the Global Sailing Manager on all financial elements, ensuring that they are inline with budgets and targets - Liaise with Local Authorities and Port management agencies - Monitor Health & Safety standards in the field – ensuring full compliance of local laws and company policies and procedures are followed throughout areas of operation - Use of company online Management Systems and tools - Work with Sales and Marketing teams to constantly innovate and be the leading brand - Expenses approval for crews in the field - Check-in & outs of all yachts seasonally with teams and partners - Support other team members when necessary - Promote a positive team environment and work towards motivating other members Show less

Antarctica

Camping Master involved scheduling and coordination with all ship departments to ensure the scheduled itinerary went smoothly and team was set up and prepared for the night ahead and any emergencies that may occur.Safety Zodiac looking after 20 kayakers ensuring their wellbeing and safety at all times.Part of the Crevasse Rescue Team and involved in crevasse training and rescue on glaciers.

Greece

Head skipper over viewing the best practices for day to day trips and safety aswell as Company Culture, Social Media and Being a brand ambassador for G Adventures. Group Dynamics, Cultural Awareness and how to incorporate the wow-factor into your own way of leading trips and trip styles.Awarded Best CEO All Star of 2012 • Ongoing Monitoring and overview of the regions Operations on a daily basis• Supervising skippers and ensure they are meeting all safety expectations•… Show more Head skipper over viewing the best practices for day to day trips and safety aswell as Company Culture, Social Media and Being a brand ambassador for G Adventures. Group Dynamics, Cultural Awareness and how to incorporate the wow-factor into your own way of leading trips and trip styles.Awarded Best CEO All Star of 2012 • Ongoing Monitoring and overview of the regions Operations on a daily basis• Supervising skippers and ensure they are meeting all safety expectations• Maintaining excellent relationships with skippers, suppliers and local contacts .• Weekly inspections of all vessels when in Port• Maintenance log reporting once a week to the Sailing Operations Manger• Meeting contacts/suppliers in ongoing monitoring of operations• Able to give constructive feedback on the operations and suggest improvements and newapplications• Ensuring company policy and Core Values are upheld, and provide guidance and leadership .• Assist the Sailing Operations Manager in Training new Skippers both during, and at the beginning ofseason• Technical Assistance to all vessels and arranging all works with Suppliers• Reporting any technical issues to the Global Sailing Manager and the Supplier• Weekly updating of Skipper Bible and circulating revisions to the team once a month• Complete overhaul of the Skipper Bible on season ongoing throughout the season• Working in conjunction with all skippers to ensure best Practices of the Safety Operations ProceduresManual (SOP)• Monitoring online content and reporting any discrepancies or revisions to the Sailing OperationsManager• Constantly monitoring the regions Emergency Phone• Ensuring Skippers are emailing Crew lists to Supplier and you every trip before voyage begins• Keeping in contact with our suppliers/connections around the island• Filing receipts/reports from boats• Assist Skippers during crisis management and assist them in completing our online crisis reports Show less

Greece, Croatia, Turkey

Skipper and Chief Entertainment Officer (Guide), managing and sailing a 50’ yacht with groups each week around the Greek Islands. Being extremely knowledgeable about Europe’s coastal waters in these regions and have a passion for discovering the local special secrets and sharing them with my travellers.

County Cork, Ireland

I worked with Cork County Council WSIP, Water Supply & Sewerage Schemes, where I was supervising Capital Projects. I worked on the construction of treatment plants, tunneling and laying of clean and foul water mains.- Responsible for the supervision and associated contract administration of construction/survey works- Responsible for carrying out orders and instructions from the Senior Resident Engineer along with such other duties as may be assigned - Assisting the Senior… Show more I worked with Cork County Council WSIP, Water Supply & Sewerage Schemes, where I was supervising Capital Projects. I worked on the construction of treatment plants, tunneling and laying of clean and foul water mains.- Responsible for the supervision and associated contract administration of construction/survey works- Responsible for carrying out orders and instructions from the Senior Resident Engineer along with such other duties as may be assigned - Assisting the Senior RE in contractual, measurement and technical matters- Liaising with the Contractors, Local Authorities and other Stakeholders- Monitoring of project compliance with relevant safety, statutory, environmental and waste management obligations- Monitoring quality, progress and report on works being carried out to the Employer’s Requirements and ensure that the Employer’s Representative and Client are fully informed of all issues arising on site- Monitoring the Contractor for compliance with the Safety Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) - Regulations 2013 and in doing so utilise any associated Client related instructions or processes- Reviewing of method statements and assessment of contractor’s engineering proposals- Contributing to project team performance by communicating essential information, coordinating actions, reviewing open issues/action items, sharing information in team meetings while focused on project completion within timelines- Enhancing company reputation by taking ownership over new and challenges and proactively exploring opportunities to add extra value to job accomplishments Show less

Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: LGBT, Sign Language

Electrical And Electronics Engineering