Worth Avenue YachtsAssistant Sales & Charter Yacht BrokerCompany Name: Worth Avenue YachtsDates Employed: March 2019 – PresentLocation Fort LauderdaleWORTH AVENUE YACHTS is a yacht brokerage and charter firm founded by industry-leading professionals who recognize the marketplaces’ need for a fresh and innovative approach to yacht sales, charter and new construction. Worth Avenue Yachts combines a return to time-honored standards of service, integrity, and unmatched work ethic with a brand image that is both modern and technologically forward thinking. Passion for the exceptional is the core value of our company. Whether you are interested in reserving your next vacation or purchasing a luxury yacht, Worth Avenue Yachts is your team.Worth Avenue Yachts exercises a team-based approach as a more effective and enjoyable solution for the buyers, sellers, and charter clients of luxury yachts. The benefits are undeniable; working as a team provides a free flow of information critical to the success in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Rather than the traditional business model of a single broker handling a client's need, our business employs a group of professionals that combine their knowledge, experience and relationships that have been formed over decades in the industry. This team approach offers an effectiveness that far surpasses other one-dimensional brokerage firms. In addition, the Worth Avenue Yachts concept allows for significant increases in lead generation, client service, and volume of work. Simply put, Worth Avenue Yachts gets more done.Worth Avenue Yachts' team members have come together with a single common goal: work together to provide impeccable service to the client, setting the new standard for our entire industry.Susan@WorthAvenueYachts.comWorthAvenueYachts.com

Freedom Events Management is the premier luxury event planning company in South Florida. Our hands-on team specializes in: Yachting Industry EventsLuxury Co-brandingSponsorshipsFundraisingCorporate EventsPrivate EventsProduct LaunchesBoating RendezvousWith a 12-year background in yachting, I strive to bring together luxury products and co-brand them at various events. I assist with any sponsorship or fundraising required to achieve financial goals and budgets.We handle all of the details including concept design, layout, venue scouting, food & beverage and vendor contracting. We can custom tailor any event to meet your needs, from large over-the-top galas to intimate celebrations.Current Clients:Hatteras YachtsBoys & Girls Clubs of Broward CountyThe Historical Society of Boca RatonLIVE IT Productions InternationalMermaid Vodkafacebook.com/FreedomEventsMgmt/

I'm so excited to be working with one of my latest clients, The Historical Society of Boca Raton! I'm currently planning their annual signature event, "Boca Bacchanal," celebrating wine and food. Sponsorships are still available for this April event and space available to participate as a restaurant.To purchase tickets and for more information on participating in this premier event, please contact me and/or visit bocabacchanal.com.

I am honored to have this amazing philanthropic organization as a new client. Three upcoming events I'm currently planning for them include (and sponsorship still available for): 22nd Annual Dex Imaging Ranch Roamhttp://www.bgcbc.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.details&content_id=10351st Annual Dinner Auctionhttp://www.bgcbc.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.details&content_id=10510th Annual 100 Outstanding Women of Broward Countyhttp://www.bgcbc.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.details&content_id=107

I have a new client: LIVE IT Productions International! They are a premier global event production and design company offering a full range of production services from red carpet arrival areas and press walls, to weddings on the beach, to full-scale corporate events around the world. This year they've hired me to manage two brands at the 2018 Miami Boat Show: Prestige Yachts and Monte Carlo Yachts.I will oversee setup and manage their displays' day-to-day operations.

Manage production and sponsorship for South Florida and Caribbean events.

After traveling through Europe, I developed a passion for cheese and wine. I attended cheese school in New York (Artisanal) and The Cheese School of San Francisco. Then I opened up a shop on the trendy and popular Las Olas Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale. The shop provided an intimate European-style setting where we specialized in cheese and wine pairings. We also offered a bistro menu featuring our award-winning gourmet sandwiches and salads. Weekly classes were offered that focused on education, tasting of cheeses and wine pairings. We also hosted private parties and events in our wine country-inspired tasting room.

Initially hired as the executive assistant to the president of the Yachts Division and later promoted to director of events and marketingStrove to provide superior administrative support to the president, including correspondence, legal documents, financial management, events/logistics coordination, communications and policy compliance, and problem resolutionCoordinated and set up high-level conference calls, board and management meetings, special events and travel arrangements for top executives, which included intricate and specific details in regards to international travelConducted extensive internet research on competitors and branding Updated and maintained president's calendar and assisted managers with special projects as neededAnswered a high volume of incoming calls and in-person inquiries from clients and colleagues; treated each person with respect and provided information and referralsAssisted with the coordination of set up and break down of local boat shows, coordinated captains, signage and necessary contract forms and sales equipmentWorked closely with Italian factories to ensure proper branding, promotions and event successSet up and executed local and Caribbean fishing tournaments, marketing, displays, customer events and prizesDesigned and executed annual two-week Bahamas cruise for boating customers 50 ft and above (approx 25 boats per trip) planning events, games and tours through the islandsWorked as an on-site event manager for set up, production and execution of each event, with a post production follow-up to compile data and ensure better results for the next eventMade spending decisions, and processed and tracked check requests, invoices, and expense reports to meet and manage numerous project budgets