Created a food/adventure blog based on our travels and cooking.

Travel and cruising articles on various subjects from cooking to tech.

Writer and Editor for the Bahamas and Northern editions of the Waterway Guide.

Captain – Owner – Creator of Makana Charters LLCUSCG Licensed Captain, Master 25 ton offshore with sailing endorsement Manage and direct running of overnight, multi-day and day charters aboard a 38 foot sailing catamaran. Develop recreational activities and service leisure needs for guests. Prepare and serve all meals for guests and crew. Manage and develop business including advertising, accounting, inventory, social media and guest… Show more Captain – Owner – Creator of Makana Charters LLCUSCG Licensed Captain, Master 25 ton offshore with sailing endorsement Manage and direct running of overnight, multi-day and day charters aboard a 38 foot sailing catamaran. Develop recreational activities and service leisure needs for guests. Prepare and serve all meals for guests and crew. Manage and develop business including advertising, accounting, inventory, social media and guest service. Incorporated and registered business. Designed, built, optimize and maintain business website as well as its blog and facebook pages.Sailing vessel seasonally between Maine and the Bahamas. Proficient in navigation as well as maintaining vessels engines, AC and DC electrical systems, generator, rigging, RO water maker, fuel systems, refrigeration and recreational equipment. Voyages from South Africa across the Atlantic to South America, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, US East Coast and the Hawaiian islandsUSCG Captain’s Licenses: Offshore Master w/sailing endorsement April 2015. OPUV May 2009 Show less

Head Chef aboard the Mary Day a 126 ft. sailing schooner based out of Camden, Maine 5 – 7 day overnight charters along the Maine coast aboard a classic sailing schooner.Created menu, prepared and served meals, ordered supplies and directed assistant Chef. Prepared and served all meals to 28 guests and 6 crew members. All meals were “homemade” and prepared using a wood fired stove.

Content Creator – Marketing - SEOInternship focused on Search Engine Optimization, web site design and social media marketing for small to mid size businesses. Content creator for blog.

Project manager for commercial and residential construction projects. Managed crews for both new construction and remodeling – renovation. Proficient at installing and maintaining all plumbing and electrical systems (Both AC and DC). Able to draft and read blueprints with a vast knowledge of building codes in multiple geographic areas. Skilled in all phases of construction from undeveloped land to a finished project. Expert at installing and maintaining PV solar systems, wind generators and… Show more Project manager for commercial and residential construction projects. Managed crews for both new construction and remodeling – renovation. Proficient at installing and maintaining all plumbing and electrical systems (Both AC and DC). Able to draft and read blueprints with a vast knowledge of building codes in multiple geographic areas. Skilled in all phases of construction from undeveloped land to a finished project. Expert at installing and maintaining PV solar systems, wind generators and inverters. Project Manager for Pine Ridge Carpentry, Hope, Maine 2009 Show less

Developed year long lesson plans, managed laboratory equipment, ordered supplies and evaluated performance of 180+ high school students. Instructed Chemistry based on the US educational standards required for high school Chemistry. Worked with staff and administration to develop multi-year WASC recertification plan. Excellent communicator was able to convey complex subject material in an easily understandable format and able to adapt to changing situations, circumstances and environments… Show more Developed year long lesson plans, managed laboratory equipment, ordered supplies and evaluated performance of 180+ high school students. Instructed Chemistry based on the US educational standards required for high school Chemistry. Worked with staff and administration to develop multi-year WASC recertification plan. Excellent communicator was able to convey complex subject material in an easily understandable format and able to adapt to changing situations, circumstances and environments. Senior class advisor and moderator for all social functions and graduation coordinator. Assisted students in completing college applications and financial aid forms as well as applying for scholarships and grants. Instructed Chemistry in a fun, creative and positive learning environment. Provided students the opportunity to enrich their lives with the knowledge to be lifelong learners. Licensed - Certified High School Chemistry – Science Instructor, State of Hawaii, 2001 to present. Show less

Manager – Director of events - racing department. Hired trained and supervised full time staff of 25, part time staff of 30 in set up and running of all resort wide events and racing. In addition to working with the general public was responsible for coordinating events for syndication with CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN and GGP production companies. Created, managed and reported annual budget for department at both resorts. Responsible for evaluation for subordinate employee’s performance and reported to… Show more Manager – Director of events - racing department. Hired trained and supervised full time staff of 25, part time staff of 30 in set up and running of all resort wide events and racing. In addition to working with the general public was responsible for coordinating events for syndication with CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN and GGP production companies. Created, managed and reported annual budget for department at both resorts. Responsible for evaluation for subordinate employee’s performance and reported to supervisor. Created Community Calendar of resorts events for publication. Submitted and managed cost analysis of events prior to implementation and after each event. Continuously evaluated the effectiveness of ongoing activities and the creation of new activities and coordinated such with supervisors. Responsible for planning and executing of special events that respond to the needs and interest of the community and resort. Increased sales over 100% in first three years while decreasing workman's compensation by 75%. Managed Maher Training Center. 5-7 day recreational ski racing training programs for the general public hosted by Gold and Silver medal Olympians Phil and Steve Maher.Managed and coordinated early season race training at Keystone Resort for: US, Swiss, Austrian, French, Canadian, German and Swedish National ski teams. Evaluated and reported to supervisor cost to resort for providing service to teams vs. profit - public relations and marketing gains.Created, marketed and directed spring event series for Arapahoe Basin Ski Area: "Bump's n Jump's"​ snow bicycle race, "Cardboard Derby"​ cardboard box race, "Tele Series"​ telemark ski race and "Boards at the Basin" snowboard races and speed trap. Evaluated and reported to supervisor each program as to its effectiveness of service provided to the public vs. cost to resort. Directed, developed and implemented new activities for both resorts (summer mt. bike race series). Show less