Fleet Manager

• Aug 2017 - Present

Boat Captain- Watersports Instructor

• Jul 2016 - Present

Rainwater Collection System Specialist

• Aug 2016 - Present

Boat captain, watersports instructor

• May 2012 - Present

Aquarium Design, Sales, Installation, and Service Manager

• Aug 2012 - Jan 2015

• Managed a diverse portfolio of clients in the high-end custom aquarium industry. • Involved myself in every step of the process from concept design to sale, construction, and maintenance. • Designed, built, and maintained intricate salt and freshwater ecosystems utilizing the latest eco-friendly layouts and products in commercial and residential settings. • Developed new business and clientele acquisition programs including advertising and cold calling. • Maintained breeding and holding tanks as well as coral propagation systems. • Oversaw inventory and replenishment levels to maximize profits while staying within budget. • Supervised maintenance technicians, service vehicles, and equipment. Show less

Imagination Playground Supervisor

• May 2012 - May 2014

-I managed the Imagination Playground program at the Republic Square Park downtown Farmer’s Market. -I oversaw all aspects of the program including transportation of the playground, set-up, breakdown, as well as children’s safe and constructive play. -Program success was driven by encouraging children to utilize creative and cognitive thinking skills. -I managed the Imagination Playground program at the Republic Square Park downtown Farmer’s Market. -I oversaw all aspects of the program including transportation of the playground, set-up, breakdown, as well as children’s safe and constructive play. -Program success was driven by encouraging children to utilize creative and cognitive thinking skills.

Operations and Dock Manager

• Mar 2007 - May 2012

Territory Sales and Market Manager

• Oct 2007 - Jun 2011

•Developed strategic marketing plans and produced accurate forecasts for my territory and accounts. •Fortified relationships that led to an average of 30% increase vs. the year before in sales $ during my tenure. •Created and deployed sales sheets, promo calendars, and marketing materials at retail store level. •Educated store managers, employees, and customers about products and new category innovations. •Initiated market product tests, new product launches, product expos and demonstrations to drive sales. Show less

Territory Sales Manager

• Nov 2004 - Feb 2007

•Spearheaded role by consistently exceeding sales goals and market objectives. •Utilized strong communication and organizational skills to efficiently run sales territory from a remote office. •Maintained solid rapport with both store and regional management to maximize ROI during every sales call. •Stimulated brand awareness through secondary displays and increased market distribution •Collected intelligence data on competitor products and strategies to share internally with our brand teams. -2005 Club Marketing- ‘Territory Sales Manager of the Year’ -Ocean Cuisine International – ‘Outstanding Salesperson’ award -White Wave Foods – ‘Outstanding Sales & Marketing’ award -2005 Cadbury Schweppes – ‘Outstanding Salesperson & $ Growth’ award -ACH Foods - National leader in sales initiatives. -2006 Marques de Paiva- Leader in marketing initiatives and sales volume increase Show less

Science Instructor

• May 2004 - Sep 2004

-Taught varying courses in marine biology, ecology, conservation, and resource management. -Designed and implemented lesson plans and a curriculum targeted at children ages 12-16. -Assisted in ongoing shark research including specimen collection -Taught varying courses in marine biology, ecology, conservation, and resource management. -Designed and implemented lesson plans and a curriculum targeted at children ages 12-16. -Assisted in ongoing shark research including specimen collection

Reptile and Aquatic Specialist

• Mar 2002 - May 2004

-Managed large department of exotic reptiles, invertebrates, arachnids, and tropical fish. -Authored professional and technical correspondence with customers and vendors. -Developed and implemented strategic marketing techniques. -Managed inventory and replenishment levels to maximize profits while staying within budget. -Managed large department of exotic reptiles, invertebrates, arachnids, and tropical fish. -Authored professional and technical correspondence with customers and vendors. -Developed and implemented strategic marketing techniques. -Managed inventory and replenishment levels to maximize profits while staying within budget.