Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Compass CanvasCustom Manufacturing in the Marine IndustryAs the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Canvas, I lead the strategic and operational management of our dynamic custom manufacturing business specializing in the marine industry. Overseeing all facets of day-to-day operations, my role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including sales, HR management, financial oversight, and marketing strategy.Key Responsibilities:- Operational Leadership: Directing the daily operations of a thriving custom manufacturing enterprise, ensuring efficiency and excellence across all departments. - Sales and Business Development: Driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives, client relationship management, and market expansion efforts. - Human Resources Management: Leading a team of 8 full-time employees, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence. - Financial Management: Managing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to optimize profitability and support sustainable growth. - Marketing and Branding: Strategizing and executing marketing campaigns, overseeing participation in trade shows, and managing advertising initiatives to enhance brand visibility and market presence. - **Innovation and Growth:** Spearheading initiatives that doubled company revenue, secured investment capital for technological advancements, and implemented operational standards to drive organizational success and profitability.Achievements:- Successfully doubled company revenue through strategic sales and operational improvements. - Raised substantial investment capital to support the integration of innovative technologies, propelling Compass Canvas into a new era of industry leadership. - Implemented robust standards and procedures that optimized efficiency and fostered a culture of continuous improvement.

Operations Manager | Rental, Retail, and Service BusinessFrom Ground-Up to Established SuccessI am an accomplished Operations Manager credited with envisioning and launching a successful rental, retail, and service business from inception to thriving enterprise. My role encompasses strategic planning, execution, team leadership, and operational excellence, driving robust growth and customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:- Strategic Vision: Led the conceptualization and execution of business strategies including physical renovations, design, product sourcing, vendor partnerships, permitting, and systems implementation.- Team Leadership: Built and managed a high-performing team through comprehensive hiring, training, and ongoing development, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.- Marketing and Sales: Orchestrated effective marketing campaigns and maintained strong customer relations to drive sales growth and enhance brand reputation.- Operational Efficiency: Ensured streamlined operations through effective systems acquisition, inventory management, and logistical oversight.Achievements:- Successful Launch: Transformed initial concepts into a thriving business, establishing a solid foundation for sustainable growth.- Customer Satisfaction: Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through personalized service and strategic customer relationship initiatives.

Former Lead Teacher & Management Team MemberI served as a lead teacher and integral member of the management team, specializing in avant-garde experiential learning programs and curriculum development. My role included designing, orchestrating, and leading immersive educational experiences locally, as well as multi-day and extended international trips for students from Kindergarten through 12th Grade.Key Responsibilities:- Experiential Learning Program Development: Developed and implemented innovative experiential learning programs that integrated hands-on experiences with academic curriculum, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.- Educational Experiences Leadership: Designed and led local excursions and multi-day international trips, providing students with transformative learning opportunities outside the classroom.- Management Team Contribution: Actively participated as a contributing member of the school's management team, collaborating on strategic initiatives and decision-making processes to drive organizational goals and educational excellence.- Interim Board Member: Served as an interim board member during a critical transitional period for the school, providing valuable insight and leadership during strategic planning and governance discussions.Achievements:- Program Innovation: Pioneered avant-garde educational approaches that redefined learning experiences for students, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and global awareness.- Educational Leadership: Successfully led and managed local and international educational trips, enriching students' cultural competence and global perspective.- Strategic Leadership: Played a pivotal role as an interim board member, contributing to key decisions and initiatives that supported the school's growth and sustainability.

Captain and Educator | Schooner SeawardAs Captain and educator aboard the 82' Schooner Seaward, I led the envisioning, creation, and delivery of diverse local and international transformational experiences and curriculum at sea while ensuring the safety and maintenance of the vessel. Our expeditions spanned from Northern California to Southern Mexico, catering to groups of adults and children on trips ranging from 3-hour sails to 3-week voyages.Key Responsibilities:- Transformational Sailing Adventures: Safely guided over 5,000 youth on transformational sailing adventures within a 12-month period, offering trips ranging from short excursions to extended sea voyages.- Advisor and Consultant: Continued my engagement as an advisor and consultant to Call Of The Sea, an educational non-profit, during a critical period. Guided the organization through a business model transformation and successful partnership initiatives amidst the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic's first 6 months.Achievements:- Educational Impact: Facilitated meaningful educational experiences at sea, fostering personal growth and environmental awareness among diverse groups of participants.- Organizational Support: Contributed to strategic shifts and marketing strategies that ensured the survival and thriving of Call Of The Sea during a challenging period, establishing valuable partnerships for sustained success.

Consistently exceeded company sales goals, led new client outreach, innovative PR, marketing and developed new strategic partnerships.

Engineering Instructor & Maintenance Supervisor | 136’ Square Rigged BrigantineI served as an engineering instructor aboard a 136’ Square Rigged Brigantine, teaching engineering theory and practices to college students in an accredited program conducted at sea. My responsibilities extended beyond teaching to include performing preventative maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and upkeep of onboard systems.Key Responsibilities:- Educational Instruction: Delivered comprehensive instruction in engineering theory and practices to college students enrolled in an accredited program conducted at sea aboard a 136’ Square Rigged Brigantine.- Technical Maintenance: Managed preventative maintenance, conducted repairs, troubleshooting, and ensured upkeep of onboard systems including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.- Operational Scope: Operated and maintained systems both underway and during docking procedures in diverse locations including Hawaii, Northern and Southern California, and Mexico.Achievements:- Educational Impact: Facilitated a robust learning environment at sea, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience to prepare students for careers in engineering and maritime operations.- Maintenance Excellence: Ensured the operational readiness of vessel systems through diligent maintenance practices, contributing to the vessel's reliability and safety throughout various maritime environments.

Successfully conceptualized, pitched and sold high end digital marketing campaigns. Developed and nurtured long term profitable relationships with clients and partners while delivering exceptional media strategy and high impact online campaigns.