Demonstrates organizational change management skills and experience.Implements procurement strategy and policies.Forecasts procurement needs.Creates and implements KPI’s.Identifies/locates vendors and subcontractors and negotiate contract terms.Formulates policies and contracts for procurement of goods and services.Builds and develops relationships with key suppliers and customers.Streamlines procurement processes and systems.Develops procedures for management of purchase contracts.Directs and co-ordinates the purchasing department staff.Ensures that materials arrive on time and at a price that supports the company’s objectives.Maintains records of goods and services ordered and received.Participates in the budgeting process.Prepares reports for Executive Management.

Dealership Evaluations - Extensive One or Three Month Evaluation of your current Boat Dealerships. Turn your Dealers into a "Platinum Dealership"Introduced the "Hybrid Business Development Center" to the Boating Industry. Working on becoming a SalesForce.com Cloud2 Consultant.Created the "People's Choice Honors". Time for the PEOPLE to vote for their favorite New Model of the year.Created and Executed the Annual "Website Review" for Sailboat Dealers. Clients include; Catalina Yachts, Jeanneau Yachts & Hunter Marine.Created and Executed the Annual "Website Review for Powerboat Dealers.Ask me about the New Dealership Marketing Program. We provide all the professional marketing you need for your dealership. Trust me, your dealership needs this program. Includes Website Development, Lead Generation & Process, Sales Management, Event Coordinator, etc, etc.

We offer an App that every Boat/RV manufacturer should have for their dealers/distributors.Providing and developing mobile iPad & other tablet applications through Toucan Touch. Our Personal Marketing Experience (PME) provides a valuable resource for sales teams and dealer networks. Toucan Touch provide great functionality, design and technological leadership.

Direct development of business-to-consumer, business-to-business Marketing programs on all platforms that are driving Sales for a start up company.Drive the development and implementation of media strategies that result in improved efficiency and accelerationOriginate and execute sales and marketing programs to heighten product awareness and strengthen brand imageIdentifiy and pursue new business opportunities in a competitive, rapidly changing industry through new account development

Successfully Negotiated contracts for Sailboat Dealership “Jeanneau Yachts” for the New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Delaware areas.Implemented and Executed a plan to opening a success sailboat dealershipPart of Management Team for Marina and Hardware Store on siteSuccessfully Negotiated Yacht purchase contracts in excess of 1MCreated and executed a successful After-Sale Customer Service plan for new boat salesCreated outstanding corporate website with Curb-Appeal.

• Clients: Jeanneau America, Poncin Yachts/Harmony Yachts, Holby Marine Co. & Hunter Marineo Launch a new marketing and sales plan for North America in support of their defined strategies and objectives. Develop a Distribution Network Development Strategyo Recommended sales strategies based on market research and competitor analyses. o Orchestrated curb appeal boat show displays.• Client: G. Winter’s Sailing Center and Winter’s Yacht Sales o Developed and implemented a computer software program to improve sales team and management communications.  “Rapid Quote” a price structure software that gives the sales team an up to date pricing on all new boats and options.• Client: The Wenham Group o Generated a buyout plan to purchase two marine related companies.

Oversaw the strategic management and operational oversight of the company's Global Business Development and Operations in order to provide streamlined operations, reduced operating costs, and greater profitability.Developed and supervised highly effective team of employeesManaged all supplier purchasing & customer serviceResponsible for all personnel matters, including hiring, training, and motivating a staff of 15 employeesDesigned and Performed Master Production Scheduling Function, which drove corporate level Materials Requirement Planning SystemAssured daily cycle counts were performed and continued. Coordinated and implemented new product introductions, product transfers, and engineering improvements.

• Created CSI: (Customer Satisfaction Index) an in house program designed to improve and maintain a positive after-sales client relationship. • Created and maintained $5,500,000 Annual Budget. • Established and maintained excellent relationships with manufacturers. • Created and implemented Company Handbook, which included policies and procedures. • Executed strategic plan to improve company image. • Developed and initiated Sales Strategy programs. • Introduced a variety of computer software programs that increased profitability and customer service. • Utilized workforce for maximum productivity. • Enhanced company moral. • Generated impressive communications with company offices/manufacturers/vendors and clients. • Recruited, created & supervised a highly effective and inspired sales team, stressing importance of professionalism, establishing and maintaining a network. • Negotiated 1-30ml yacht purchase agreements.

• Managed network of over 150 dealers worldwide. Consulted with dealer’s orders and coordinated production, for maximum sales volume. Lead product and marketing training sessions. • Served on Executive team, devised and implemented annual strategic plans for sales exceeding 100M. • Planned and managed eight trade shows annually, with up to 100,000 attendees, 150 merchants and $3,000,000 in budgets. • Delivered effective presentations to groups of up to 500 attendees per event. • Reclaimed over $600,000 per year by establishing and managing a marketing budget. • Created Model brochures and managed photoshoots • Supervised a highly effective team of employees. • Improved dealer relations with roundtable events and better communications. Improved customer relations by devising and leading annual gatherings (“Rendezvous”). • Played key role in Corporate Website strategy and design, resulting in approximately 1,000 weekly leads and increasing close-rate by 20% for dealers worldwide. • Served as Computer Administrator – Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Exchange Server and Mas 90.

• Quadrupled revenues from $500,000 to $2 million. Achieved results by creating profitable print and radio ads, trade show displays and annual gatherings for customers. • Developed and managed profit producing teams of sales reps and other company employees. • Hired and managed staff up to 40 team members. • Elected to Board of Directors Member for local Marine Trades Association. • Member of local Chamber of Commerce.