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Nicholas Jost

Toms River,NJ

Summary

Strategic and hands-on executive with 20+ years of experience spanning military leadership, hospitality, logistics, construction, an operational excellence. Proven success scaling operations, leading cross-functional teams, and managing multimillion-dollar assets. Passionate about building high-performance cultures, safety-driven environments, and efficient systems that drive profitability and long-term value.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Development & Commercial Sales

Ford
Lakewood , NJ
02.2025 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive sales strategies to enhance market presence and customer engagement.
  • Identified new business opportunities through market research and competitor analysis.
  • Collaborated with sales team members to identify target markets and develop sales strategies.

Executive Director of Operations

Vivamee Hospitality
Egg Harbor City, NJ
02.2024 - 09.2025
  • Worked directly with the CEO in redevelopment of high-yield distressed hospitality assets.
  • Managed all renovations and capital projects for the companies diverse portfolio of properties that include: Renault Winery & Resort, Kent Island Resort, LBI National Golf & Resort, and Bohemia Manor Farm, Winery & Resort.
  • Oversaw and led Vivamee Construction Services LLC, managing major renovations and project delivery.
  • Directly involved with a multimillion dollar refinance of one of the premier resort assets.

Operations, Maintenance, Fleet & Safety Manager

Pizzo Contracting
Toms River, NJ
04.2018 - 02.2024
  • Directed operations and safety for 100+ vehicle fleet, heavy equipment and special projects.
  • Reduced workers com modifier to 0.732 by overhauling safety policies and training.
  • Negotiated a $3.8M Ford Credit line and implemented CPA pricing to optimize vehicle and heavy equipment acquisition.
  • Launched in-house maintenance department, reducing external repair costs and downtime.
  • Rebranded fleet visuals and streamlined logistics operations across departments.
  • Helped scale company revenue from $17M to $52M within 5 years

Northeast Territory Manager

Camfil Power Systems
Plymouth, MA
02.2016 - 06.2017
  • Managed strategic sales across a 12 -state region focused on gas turbine and compressor stations.
  • Delivered project management, estimating, engineering, and retrofit services for industrial clients.
  • Led distributor engagement and grew regional revenue through aftermarket business development.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Printing Management

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
08-1999

Skills

  • Sales strategies
  • Market research
  • Project management
  • Renovation management
  • Safety compliance
  • Business development

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Institute
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Primavera P6 Certified
  • Sandler Sales Training - President's Club
  • United States Marine Corps Aviation Maintenance Officer
  • United States Marine Corps Flight Officer / Aviator
  • Extensive training in AutoCad, ProCore, CET designer, Microsoft Office

Military Service

  • United States Marine Corps Officer
  • 2000-2023

Timeline

Business Development & Commercial Sales

Ford
02.2025 - Current

Executive Director of Operations

Vivamee Hospitality
02.2024 - 09.2025

Operations, Maintenance, Fleet & Safety Manager

Pizzo Contracting
04.2018 - 02.2024

Northeast Territory Manager

Camfil Power Systems
02.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Printing Management

Georgia Southern University

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