Experience

Boca Grove

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager/COO

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Boca Raton, Florida



A Jolly View

• Director Of Business Development

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  San Diego, California - Versailles, Kentucky - Boca Raton, Florida Thoroughbred Racing/Investments Equine Writing, Trade Show Representation & Sales Travel Writer Sports Writer Luxury Yacht Sales, Marketing & Brand Development Charter Sales & Marketing Club Training & Development Golf Tournament & Promotion Athlete and/or Personal Brand Development Social Media Marketing & SEO Maximization Membership Marketing & Development Event Planning & Execution Leadership, Team Building & Change Management Accomplished Writer… Show more Thoroughbred Racing/Investments Equine Writing, Trade Show Representation & Sales Travel Writer Sports Writer Luxury Yacht Sales, Marketing & Brand Development Charter Sales & Marketing Club Training & Development Golf Tournament & Promotion Athlete and/or Personal Brand Development Social Media Marketing & SEO Maximization Membership Marketing & Development Event Planning & Execution Leadership, Team Building & Change Management Accomplished Writer Across Multiple Industries ie Golf Central Magazine, Turf Life Magazine, Multihull Magazine, Cruising World, NOMAD, Destinations Show less



The Catamaran Company

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Management

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2018

  Fort Lauderdale, Florida The Catamaran Company is the worldwide leader in all aspects of the catamaran yacht market. Specializing in the sale of new and used catamarans, the worldwide chartering of catamarans whether for a day, a week, a month, either bareboat, with a captain or with a full crew as well as designing and manufacturing long time American built Gemini Catamarans. The company owns and/or operates sales offices in Florida, California and Maryland as well as a Charter Base in Tortola, BVI and three marinas… Show more The Catamaran Company is the worldwide leader in all aspects of the catamaran yacht market. Specializing in the sale of new and used catamarans, the worldwide chartering of catamarans whether for a day, a week, a month, either bareboat, with a captain or with a full crew as well as designing and manufacturing long time American built Gemini Catamarans. The company owns and/or operates sales offices in Florida, California and Maryland as well as a Charter Base in Tortola, BVI and three marinas in Maryland. Other divisions include Multihull Magazine, DetailsDetails and MultiTech Marine Services. Began as an Independent Contractor in Yacht Sales. Within seven months was relocated to Annapolis, Maryland for the summer to learn about Gemini Catamarans, a subsidiary that manufactures catamarans. Sought out, trained and managed a worldwide dealer network with US representation as well as the UK, France and Korea. Procured talent and trained sales brokers for “Well Suited Inc,” The Catamaran Company’s team of top sales producers. Intermittently managed and coached the charter sales team with respect to reservations for our base in Tortola as well as within our worldwide network of over 200 fleets worldwide. Assisted in new development on real estate projects when the company purchased Pier 7 Resort Marina in 2015, again relocating to Maryland to assist with the take over and management transition. Wrote all content for the companies many and varied websites, email newsletters and several bi-monthly columns in Multihull Magazine since December of 2012. Show less



The Sanctuary Golf Club, Inc.

• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clubhouse Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Sep 2012

  Sanibel Island, Florida A truly unique Member-owned Community combining the tropical paradise of Sanibel Island, Florida, an Arthur Hills designed Golf Course, Tennis, Fitness, an elegant Clubhouse with the area's best Dining and Social activities, surrounded by the beauty and nature of the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildilfe Refuge. Whether your passion is great golf, preserving wildlife, beautiful beaches or living within a fun, caring, friendly community, the Sanctuary Golf Club has the environment you seek.



Sawgrass Country Club

• Food & Beverage Director

  • Dec 2009 - Dec 2011

  Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida The original site of the PGA's Tournament Players Championship, Sawgrass is a private country club that has 27 holes of golf, a 13 court tennis complex (Host of the WTA's MPS Championship), a fitness center and beach club among its outstanding amenities for its 1,300 members. Private, gated community with 700 homes • Staff of 250: directly responsible for 75+ with 9 direct reports • Total revenues $11M; Food & Beverage revenue $3.3M • Amenities include beach club, golf club, 27 holes… Show more The original site of the PGA's Tournament Players Championship, Sawgrass is a private country club that has 27 holes of golf, a 13 court tennis complex (Host of the WTA's MPS Championship), a fitness center and beach club among its outstanding amenities for its 1,300 members. Private, gated community with 700 homes • Staff of 250: directly responsible for 75+ with 9 direct reports • Total revenues $11M; Food & Beverage revenue $3.3M • Amenities include beach club, golf club, 27 holes, tennis, fitness, 24-hour security, landscape maintenance. Responsible for entire operation of two clubs, Beach and Golf, along with four satellite dining venues, which produce annual Food & Beverage revenues of $3.3 million. Responsibilities include all aspects of club food and beverage operations; hiring, training, mentoring and leading a team of 65+; weekly communications and e-marketing to the membership; overall building maintenance and improvement s for two clubs; strategic planning; master facilities planning; capital and operating budgets; and creating magical memorable moments. Show less



Willoughby Golf Club

• Food & Beverage Director

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2009

  Stuart, Florida Private, gated community with 375 homes • Staff of 125 in season • 25 Direct Reports • Total revenues $7M; Food and beverage revenue $1.2M • Amenities include golf, tennis, fitness, 24-hour security, landscape maintenance. Willoughby is a homeowners association (CIRA) In addition to running a department of 35 and managing a $1.2 million budget, responsibilities include all aspects of club communications and dining such as monthly publication of newsletter, member website,day-to-day… Show more Private, gated community with 375 homes • Staff of 125 in season • 25 Direct Reports • Total revenues $7M; Food and beverage revenue $1.2M • Amenities include golf, tennis, fitness, 24-hour security, landscape maintenance. Willoughby is a homeowners association (CIRA) In addition to running a department of 35 and managing a $1.2 million budget, responsibilities include all aspects of club communications and dining such as monthly publication of newsletter, member website,day-to-day dining operations for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack bar and special events. Solely responsible for the booking, planning, coordination and execution of member special events and private parties, charitable events and silent auctions, golf tournament coordination, weddings, entertainment bookings and AV set-up. Show less



United Way of Martin County

• Major Gifts & Foundation Director

  • Oct 2006 - Aug 2008

  Stuart, Florida Raised Major Gifts for the disbursement to community initiatives and developed the Foundation. Responsibilities included all aspects of Donor development, securing gifts of $10,000 or higher as well as planned gifts, special events for all Leadership level Donors (over $1,000) as well as very high-end specialty functions for Major Gifts and Legacy Donors. Increased Major Gifts donations from $435,000 to $765,000; served as Executive Director for UWMC’s newly developed Foundation raising… Show more Raised Major Gifts for the disbursement to community initiatives and developed the Foundation. Responsibilities included all aspects of Donor development, securing gifts of $10,000 or higher as well as planned gifts, special events for all Leadership level Donors (over $1,000) as well as very high-end specialty functions for Major Gifts and Legacy Donors. Increased Major Gifts donations from $435,000 to $765,000; served as Executive Director for UWMC’s newly developed Foundation raising over $2.2 million in planned gifts. Show less



Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Member & Publc Relations

  • Sep 2002 - Oct 2006

  Palm City, Florida Private, gated community with 695 homes • Staff of 300 in season • Gross revenues of $17.8M (combined); Food and beverage revenue $2M • Full service community including golf, tennis, fitness, multiple food & beverage venues, landscape maintenance, housekeeping, construction maintenance, 24 hour security, marina and water/sewer treatment system • Audubon International Sanctuary distinction • The Club is a private 501(c)7 entity and the POA is a separate homeowners association; both governed by… Show more Private, gated community with 695 homes • Staff of 300 in season • Gross revenues of $17.8M (combined); Food and beverage revenue $2M • Full service community including golf, tennis, fitness, multiple food & beverage venues, landscape maintenance, housekeeping, construction maintenance, 24 hour security, marina and water/sewer treatment system • Audubon International Sanctuary distinction • The Club is a private 501(c)7 entity and the POA is a separate homeowners association; both governed by one board Responsibilities included all member relations such as monthly publication of newsletter, member and Real Estate websites, special event planning, charitable event and silent auction coordination, member private party planning, entertainment bookings, golf tournament coordination, off-property trip excursions, annual member survey, member social calendar, member committee calendar, golf tournament guide and planner, membership directory, Odyssey presentation schedule and AV set-up, staff representation on the Disaster Recovery Committee, House Committee and Technology Committee, and responding to various member concerns. Show less



Web2You, Inc

• President & CEO

  • Nov 1998 - Jun 2002

  Jupiter, Florida Internet Technologies and Software Development firm specializing in non-profits.



Take Charge Consultants, Inc.

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Aug 1996 - Mar 2000

  Scottsdale, Arizona Senior Consultant specializing in Merger & Acquisitions, Change Management and Leadership



Alexander Hamilton Life/Jefferson Pilot

• Underwriting & Issue

  • Jun 1989 - Aug 1996

  Farmington Hills, Michigan and Greensboro, North Carolina Life Insurance and Financial Services subsidiary of Household Finance ... bought by Jefferson Pilot in 1994. Worked through the ranks from Sales Support to Assistant Vice President overseeing New Business and Underwriting & Issue. Participated in the successful transition between two very different corporate cultures while closing the operation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Tasked with identifying “best practices” and re-training an entire company to adhere to these new principles and… Show more Life Insurance and Financial Services subsidiary of Household Finance ... bought by Jefferson Pilot in 1994. Worked through the ranks from Sales Support to Assistant Vice President overseeing New Business and Underwriting & Issue. Participated in the successful transition between two very different corporate cultures while closing the operation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Tasked with identifying “best practices” and re-training an entire company to adhere to these new principles and Standard Operating Procedures. This included 12 months of weekly travel between Farmington Hills, Michigan and Greensboro, North Carolina before relocating permanently. The first 6 months of which were highly confidential as the deal of the sale was being determined. Show less



Mil-Pac Technology

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Packaging Engineer

  • Mar 1988 - Jun 1989

  San Diego, California Packaging Services company specializing in military contracts and software development