• Responsible for the introduction of Permateek Synthetic Teak Decking to the Midwest region. Customer base inclusive of OEM’s, Marine Dealerships and direct to consumer. • Manage sales from initial lead generation to customer presentation through final design, manufacture and installation.• Develop repeat customer base by nurturing relationships with regional boat manufacturers, boat dealers and independent service providers. Generate retail customer leads through on-line webpage, print ads, targeted Facebook and E-mail campaigns, and customer referrals, along with attendance and participation in regional and national tradeshows.• Develop sales incentive program for retailers and dealers to promote product and generate leads. Result—35% increase YOY.• Provide deck manufacture and installation training to new Permateek dealers.• www.eliteyachtservice.com

• Managed Internal and Outside Sales of customized electronics systems in the Marine, Work Truck and Recreational Vehicle industries.• Consulted directly with potential and existing clients in the design, evaluation and manufacture of new products. Oversaw day to day management of projects until final production prototypes functioning to meet all design specifications and customer approvals. • Developed new customer relationships through tradeshow networking, customer referrals and like industry prospecting resulting in new product development projects and repeat order manufacturing contracts.• Maintained and grew existing customer relationships and accounts by providing a consistent high level of communication, account servicing, problem solving and order fulfillment. • Developed new retail and pricing strategies and regional distribution alliances resulting in expanded national channel distribution for existing products.• Provided initial and on-going product training and technical assistance to OEM customers, re-sale channel customers and end users.

• Designed and provided personalized programs for the year round management of client’s yachts. Worked with clients preferred service providers in scheduling of required servicing. Managed cleaning, concierge security service.• Provided private captaincy for clients and their guests including provisioning and boat set up/close down.• Taught private boating lessons for clients and referred customers. Lessons included boat handling, safety and maintenance.• Developed and marketed program to customer base through business-to-business networking, on-line/print advertising, customer referrals and industry tradeshows.

• Employed in the professional yachting industry to the position of Chief Officer aboard private luxury Yachts in excess of 200 Feet and with values exceeding $60MM.• Commercially Licensed Captain charged as relief Captain of Yachts served aboard. Responsible for safe navigation of Yacht in accordance with international rules and regulations.• Generated and prioritized projects relating to the overall upkeep and operation of vessel. Hired and oversaw contracted workers to ensure maintenance projects completed correctly, on schedule and within budget.• Managed maintenance / operation of on-board equipment and machinery. Regular inspections of boat and rig integrity to prevent operational failure.• Hired, trained and managed part and fulltime staff. Generated, prioritized and delegated workloads ensuring project completion and operational readiness throughout deck department.• Performed monthly safety audits on vessels to ensure all life saving, firefighting, safety equipment and systems correctly certified and in operational condition for emergency procedures. Trained crew in proper operation of onboard life saving equipment and safety / emergency procedures.• Organized and led shore based excursions and onboard recreational activities for guests. Responsible for guest security and safety.• With guests aboard and paying up to $US 250,000 per week, implemented and supervised 24/7 crew rosters catering for guest services, activities and upkeep of vessel during charter operations to maximize client satisfaction and maintain yacht’s appearance.• Completed multiple trans-Atlantic crossings amassing over 85,000 nautical miles at sea. • Operated wide-range of support vessels ranging from 15’ – 45’.