Damian Velasco
Saint Petersburg
Summary
Motivated and results-driven yacht and boat sales professional with a proven record in client relations, high-value transactions, and brand representation. Passionate about customer satisfaction, teamwork, and achieving company goals on and off the water. Licensed captain with offshore and inshore credentials. Additionally applies experience into every day work with clients to provide the absolute best results with their property and vessels.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Float and Fin Marine Management
04.2025 - Current
- Deliver customer-focused management solutions built on over a decade of boating experience and five years in professional marine sales.
- Oversee operations throughout St. Petersburg, Tampa, Bradenton, and Sarasota, ensuring reliability and long-term client satisfaction.
- Founded and currently lead Float & Fin Marine Management, providing comprehensive vessel services including maintenance programs, detailing, wash downs, sea trials, captaining, and brokerage support of vessels ranging from 25ft to 53ft. (floatandfin.com)
Yacht Broker
Off The Hook Yacht Sales
04.2025 - Current
- Represent vessel owners across major media platforms.
- Manage sales process from inquiry to close.
- Conduct sea trials, surveys, and vessel transport.
- Network with brokers and clients to expand sales reach.
Boat Salesman
Ultimate Marine
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed end-to-end client sales and demonstrations.
- Created content and demos for social media engagement.
- Built lasting client relationships and provided post-sale support.
Boat Salesman & Broker
Quality Boats
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Closed sales in six- and seven-figure ranges.
- Attended major boat shows representing dealership brands.
- Listed and sold brokerage boats maximizing client returns.
Boat Salesman & Broker
Plantation Boat Mart & Marina
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed full-cycle sales of 18’–45’+ vessels.
- Prepared contracts via YachtCloser and organized sea trials.
- Represented dealership and manufacturers at events.
Education
B.A. - Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship
Florida Gulf Coast University
12-2019
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Small Business Operations
- Multi-Tasking
- Line Handling
- Boat Driving up to 65 ft
- Tender Driving
- Vessels Systems and Maintenance
- Safe On Water Practices
- Charter and Fishing Responsibilities
- Washing/Detailing
Certification
- 100 Ton Masters Inshore Captains License
- 6 Pack Offshore Captains License (OUPV)
- Yacht & Ship Brokerage License
- First Aid/AED and CPR
Timeline
Owner
Float and Fin Marine Management
04.2025 - Current
Yacht Broker
Off The Hook Yacht Sales
04.2025 - Current
Boat Salesman
Ultimate Marine
04.2024 - 03.2025
Boat Salesman & Broker
Quality Boats
11.2022 - 03.2024
Boat Salesman & Broker
Plantation Boat Mart & Marina
09.2020 - 10.2022
B.A. - Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship
Florida Gulf Coast University
Vessel Experience
-2001 65 Viking
-2021 HCB 53 Suenos
-2022 Invincible 37 Catamaran
-Many More Center and Dual Consoles