Steve Nemazie
Gulf Breeze,FL
Summary
Disaster relief professional with strong background in emergency response, crisis management, and logistics coordination. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability in high-pressure situations, ensuring reliability and flexibility to meet evolving needs. Skilled in resource allocation, risk assessment, and implementing strategic solutions. Valued for leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Cost Analysis
Saint Vincent DePaul Disaster Services
Sarasota, FL
01.2018 - 04.2025
- Analyzed homes provided a detailed claims cost analysis to case management.
- Oversaw subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timely completion of tasks.
- This is a Catholic lay organization and non-profit that provides person-to-person recovery services to families impacted by man-made and natural disasters across the United States and US territories.
Chief Operating Officer
Dr Piper Center for Social Services, Inc.
Ft. Myers, FL
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Effectively assist the Executive Director to accomplish cooperate goals established within the organization.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, and public interest groups.
- Established new and continuing funding throughout the community and increased donations on a recurring basis by 150%.
- Created links between other Organizations, Community Agencies and individuals to develop resources to meet the changing needs of the community and the individuals of our client population.
- Promoted a positive corporate culture by implementing employee engagement programs that recognized achievement and fostered collaboration among teams.
- Developed comprehensive financial plans to support long-term objectives, reducing operational expenses while maximizing the funds available.
Consultant for Marketing / Sales / Expansion
Property Services International
Cape Coral, FL
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Developed residential and commercial marketing materials to be distributed to existing and new clients though out SWFL.
- Consulted with the owner and improved the marketing strategies of the company.
- Increased their presence in the community and entered in new territories for the operation and construction management areas.
- Developed strategies to secure the future of this company for the next generation ownership.
Field Operations Supervisor
U.S. Census 2010
Punta Gorda, FL
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Supervised 14 crew leaders, each of whom led a team of 12 - 16 enumerators, during field operations.
- Conducted individual and group training sessions using verbatim training guides in field operation procedures, and in supervisory and administrative responsibilities.
- Monitored the progress and performance of census field operations, collected and reviewed completed work assignments, and ensured assignments were delivered on schedule.
President
American Medical Access
Punta Gorda, FL
01.1999 - 01.2010
- Developed strategic alliances for many Reinsurance companies throughout Latin America (Partner Re and the like), provided these companies expert guidance in: long term financial planning, capital structure and debt financing, capital costs and budgeting.
- Negotiated new and existing life and health client contracts, administration contracts, Medical/Hospital Group contracts both directly or indirectly.
Team Manager / Community Spokesperson
Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People in Emergencies)
Ft. Myers, FL
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Conducted outreach, crisis counseling, and education to over 75,000 Florida residents. Provided information and referral services to families in hurricane-impacted areas of Florida following Hurricanes: Charley, Katrina and Wilma.
- Created links between related Disaster Recovery Services, Faith Based Organizations, Community Agencies and individuals to develop resources to meet the changing needs of the community and the individuals of the “unmet” needs population.
President; COO; and Director
Winterthur Reinsurance Co. Winterthur, Switzerland
Miami, FL
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Designed and implemented a strategy to manage Winterthur’s international business. I led the mission and successfully improved the profitability of the business in just three years.
- Reorganized the division for sale.
Managing Director Group Life and Health Reinsurance
Winterthur Re Life Insurance Co.
Dallas, TX
01.1989 - 01.1994
Senior Life and Health Consultant Reinsurance Division
Lincoln National Life Reinsurance Company
Ft. Wayne, IN
01.1986 - 01.1989
New Business Underwriter
Union Labor Life Insurance Co.
Washington, DC
01.1984 - 01.1986
Underwriter
American Heritage Life Insurance Co.
Jacksonville, FL
01.1982 - 01.1984
Education
BS - Marketing
Jacksonville University
01.1982
BS - Management
Jacksonville University
01.1982
Skills
- Management expertise
- Nonprofit management
- Employee relations
- Corporate partnerships
- Problem-solving abilities
- Operations management
- Budget management
- Consulting
Timeline
Construction Cost Analysis
Saint Vincent DePaul Disaster Services
01.2018 - 04.2025
Chief Operating Officer
Dr Piper Center for Social Services, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2018
Consultant for Marketing / Sales / Expansion
Property Services International
01.2010 - 01.2011
Field Operations Supervisor
U.S. Census 2010
01.2009 - 01.2010
Team Manager / Community Spokesperson
Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People in Emergencies)
01.2006 - 01.2007
President
American Medical Access
01.1999 - 01.2010
President; COO; and Director
Winterthur Reinsurance Co. Winterthur, Switzerland
01.1994 - 01.1998
Managing Director Group Life and Health Reinsurance
Winterthur Re Life Insurance Co.
01.1989 - 01.1994
Senior Life and Health Consultant Reinsurance Division
Lincoln National Life Reinsurance Company
01.1986 - 01.1989
New Business Underwriter
Union Labor Life Insurance Co.
01.1984 - 01.1986
Underwriter
American Heritage Life Insurance Co.
01.1982 - 01.1984
BS - Marketing
Jacksonville University
BS - Management
Jacksonville University