Steve Mcalear Email & Phone Number

Stourbridge, England, United Kingdom

Eco friendly Breeding and production of Tropical Ornamental Fish for the UK market.

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

Produced a review of the Aquatics department with detailed recommendations about working practises , sourcing, presentation , staff motivation and marketing. Implemented a plan based on the recommendations which has seen good results.Area manager responsible for all aspects of aquatic departments in groups large stores in UAE.Senior manager overseeing the launch of a new retail store in high profile mall location .Member of Senior Management Board.

Leticia, Amazonas Department, Colombia

Developed an Ornamental fish export business in new location in the selva . Obtained the only license to export live fish in Amazonas dept Colombia. This involved 2 years of delicate negotiations with high ranking civil servants both local and in Bogota. Tasks included teaching and organisation of artisanal fishermen.

Leticia , Colombia

Developed an ecotourism business based at Albergue Tacana, a jungle lodge in Colombian rainforest.Ran what can justifiably be described as wilderness tours, working with forest Indigenous peoples to bring a genuine forest experience to touristsOrganised tours for a number of DMCs handling high profile clients from around the world.

Stourbridge , Uk

Director with principal responsibility for Aquatic Retail sales. Also heavily involved in the implementation of cost accounting of livestock in the aquatic and reptile sections, development of a large ecommerce site and developing social media and other e channels.

Leticia, Amazonas

Voluntary position collecting information and advising regarding local services and events in Leticia. Training in emergency response, security and best practise for tourists underraken.

Solihull , Uk

I started Goldenline Aquaculture as fish breeding establishment in 1984 and developed it into one of the UKs biggest specialist Aquarium fish wholesalers,, serving entire UK.Some of our achievements whilst I was CEO were. Designed and implemented systems to track and cost account live fish through a warehouseResearched and implemented fish health and welfare practises which set new standards in the industry.Became first UK aquatic company to have live stock data and internet ordering of livestock.Pioneered techniques for successfully shipping tropical species in low ambient temperatures. Left in 2004 to pursue personal projects in South America.

Argyle. Lochaber

Salmon farm assistant manager involved in Smolt production , harvesting and marketing.