Manager Of Cruise Operations
Current• Played an integral role in the transition of private ownership of the Paddlewheel Riverboats to the St. Charles Park District which included the development of ticketing platforms, website design, policies & procedures, marketing strategies and hiring & training of team members• Plans and organizes over 200 reoccurring public cruise tours which attracts an average of 9,000 visitors annually • Develops an average of three special events a month which include partnerships within the community, education programming, fundraisers, and theatrical experiences• Coordinates over 20 private charters a month which includes showers, weddings, corporate events, and senior outings • Strategizes social media posts to promote special events, resulting in over 10,000 impressions per event• Manages the operational budget and riverboat facilities which include the organization of pre-season & post season maintenance, obtaining contractor bids, inventory management, annual and routine inspections• Adheres to US Coast Guard policies & procedures along with the coordination of USCG inspections, maritime safety drills, and record management