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Charlie Harrett

Charleston,SC

Summary

Self motivated marine industry veteran, with experience in managing boat building, marina and boatyard operations. Proven track record in customer relations, especially high end demanding customers. Desire to leverage that experience with an organization that needs a proven leader to further their goals and objectives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Coastal Carolina
Charleston, SC
10.2021 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for operations at a boat dealership that represents Sabre, Back Cove, Tiara, Pursuit, Regal and Tidewater brands
  • Developed and implemented processes to ensure operational efficiencies, including improving work tracking and invoicing speed
  • Managed marine technicians with particular strengths in Volvo, Yamaha, Mercury and boat systems
  • Accountable for all operations daily activities, including technicians, both mobile and stationary, and support staff
  • Established mutually beneficial relationships with subcontractors and vendors, negotiated pricing and fostering the relationships
  • Main point of contact for our high end customers and their needs
  • Experienced with Lightspeed operating system
  • Increased service revenue 23% in the first year
  • Facilitated and managed the transformation of a small boat dealership into a working boatyard, including designing and overseeing the build of a jib crane for boats up to 45,000 lbs. and specifications of a hydraulic trailer purchase

President

Boyne Boat Yard
Boyne City, MI
01.2015 - 02.2021
  • BBY is a service and storage yard, offering full services and storage of boats, both heated, unheated and outside
  • Accountable for the health and profitability of the organization
  • Took over an organization that was losing money, made it profitable in the first year, and steadily increased revenue and profitability. At the end of my tenure, annual revenue had increased 300%
  • Oversaw the building of additional heated storage shed
  • Added technicians with various skill sets

Vice President

Gage Marine
Williams Bay, WI
01.2013 - 02.2015
  • Full service marina, pier service, tour boat operation and restaurant on Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
  • Accountable for all operations including boat service, fuel, storage, valet service, haul & launch, pier service and maintenance of the cruise line fleet
  • Experienced with Dock Master operating system
  • Oversaw full remodel of the entire lakefront property, including relocating departments

Vice President

Melges Performance Sailboats
Zenda, WI
01.1998 - 01.2013
  • One design racing sailboat manufacturer
  • Accountable for all aspects of manufacturing foreign and domestic
  • Revenue increased 200% while maintaining profitability
  • Collaborated in the conception, design and production of the Melges 20 and 32, while maintaining production across all models
  • Worked with our foreign partners in China, Trinidad and Italy to meet worldwide demand of our product
  • Responsible for quality of all end products
  • Collaborated in the research, choice and integration of a company wide computer system, making part and inventory control more efficient
  • Oversaw the transformation of in house part manufacturing to CAD drawings and subsequent distribution to sub contractor job shops

Skills

  • Communication with customers and meeting or exceeding their expectations
  • Organizational Management
  • P&L Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Staff Management
  • Process Improvements
  • Decision-Making
  • Invoice Processing
  • Business and Operations Management
  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Planning and Implementation

Affiliations

  • Multiple national championships in a variety sailing classes
  • Current measurer for the National E Scow Association, while also being a member of the regatta committee and race committee

Timeline

Operations Manager

Coastal Carolina
10.2021 - 01.2024

President

Boyne Boat Yard
01.2015 - 02.2021

Vice President

Gage Marine
01.2013 - 02.2015

Vice President

Melges Performance Sailboats
01.1998 - 01.2013

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