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Steve Fields

Vice President Sailboats Worldwide - Director Of Fishing
High Springs

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Hobie Cat Company II LLC, Hobie Cat Company, Hobie Asia Pacific, Hobie Australia excelling in strategic planning and team leadership. Spearheaded innovative product launches and enhanced profitability through optimized operations. Renowned for cultivating stakeholder relationships and driving successful event marketing strategies, significantly boosting brand visibility and market share.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

VP Hobie Sailing Worldwide -Director Hobie Fishing

Hobie Cat Company II LLC
12.2023 - Current
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
  • Lead sailboat marketing, and new sailboat product development.
  • Enhanced global team collaboration by implementing effective communication strategies and tools.
  • Event and marketing for World Sailing and Fishing Championships.

Director - Fishing Teams & Events

Hobie Cat Company II LLC
11.2020 - 12.2023

Skills: Event Marketing Strategy · Fishing · Project Management · Event Management · Business Operations · Event Marketing

Director of International Strategic Development

Hobie Cat Company II LLC
10.2019 - 11.2022

Skills: Event Marketing Strategy · Fishing · Project Management · Event Management · Business Operations · Event Marketing · Sales Management · Distribution

Managing Director Hobie Asia Pacific

Hobie Cat Asia Pacific
01.2000 - 10.2019
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
  • Launched innovative products/services that captured new market share while maintaining competitive pricing structures.
  • Directed large-scale projects from inception to completion on time/budget with strict adherence to quality standards.
  • Business Operations · Event Marketing · Sales Management · Distribution
  • Founder of the Hobie Fishing World Championship
  • Founder of the Australian Fishing Championships

Manager of Operations

Hobie Cat Australia
10.1998 - 01.2000
  • Operations Manager

Education

High School Diploma -

Dunedin High School
Dunedin, United States
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Decision-making
  • Process improvement
  • Risk management
  • Business development
  • Operations management
  • Budget oversight
  • Sales and marketing leadership
  • Contract negotiation

Timeline

VP Hobie Sailing Worldwide -Director Hobie Fishing

Hobie Cat Company II LLC
12.2023 - Current

Director - Fishing Teams & Events

Hobie Cat Company II LLC
11.2020 - 12.2023

Director of International Strategic Development

Hobie Cat Company II LLC
10.2019 - 11.2022

High School Diploma -

Dunedin High School
05.2001 -

Managing Director Hobie Asia Pacific

Hobie Cat Asia Pacific
01.2000 - 10.2019

Manager of Operations

Hobie Cat Australia
10.1998 - 01.2000
Steve FieldsVice President Sailboats Worldwide - Director Of Fishing