JAY D. LEIGH

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Isle of Palms, South Carolina 29451

Cellular: 843-***-****

E-mail: q50wqr@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional: Licensed: U.S.C.G. Captain - 100-Ton Master (Sail/Towing Endorsements) #152894 – 1986-Present

Licensed: State of South Carolina Marine Specialty Construction Contractor – 2004-Present

Past Licensed: State of SC, NC and FL Life, Health, Property & Casualty Insurance Agent – 1977-1990

Certified: Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC )…CPR / Basic First Aid

Hold: United States Department of State Passport

Pursing: Private Pilot’s Certification

Profile: • Extensive and successful management experience in various aspects of captaining/transporting motor and sailing vessels, including business ownership/specialty marine construction operations; marketing and sales of life, health, property/casualty insurance and customer service…Motivated Self-starter.

• Expertise in project contracting, design and coordination; formulating job take-off/labor cost estimates; contract interpretation, bid preparation and negotiations, including change orders; materials purchasing and expediting; obtaining permits; on-site project management; and preparation of status reports.

• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, field/marine project layouts, engineering drawings/specifications; quality control; OSHA, U.S.C.G, state/local laws/regulations; electrical/mechanical/carpentry services, including fabricating parts, troubleshooting, repairing/maintaining marine engines/associated equipment.

• Competent in scheduling, directing and coordinating construction disciplines to achieve desired results in ensuring adherence to safety, project construction completion schedules and budgeted parameters.

• Effective technical, organizational, administrative, communication, leadership, multitasking, problem resolution, time management, follow through and public relations skills…Productive team player.

• Established reputation for professionalism, taking initiative, accountability, dependability, attention to detail, prioritizing tasks-meeting deadlines and enthusiasm…Proactive, focused and results-oriented.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

January 1989 Owner / Licensed Marine Specialty Construction Contractor / Yacht Broker

to Present Low Country Marine Construction and Transportation Company, Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Own, operate and manage daily operations, including marketing/sales, customer service, administrative and bookkeeping functions for a marine specialty construction company, including owning/operating a 56’ and 72’ LCM transport service to developing barrier and sea islands along the South Carolina coast.

Contracted to captain and manage charted national/international private yachts (both power/sail vessels), ranging from 30’ to over 100’, for corporate groups, businesses and individual clients; transport/captain vessels along East/Gulf coasts, both off and near shore, Florida Keys, Bahamas, Virgin Islands, etc.

Accountable for hiring and coordinating crew members; scheduling of ship watches; vessel navigation, operations, communications and maintenance; anchoring/mooring; ordering/controlling fuel/supplies; and ensuring safety, security, comfort and satisfaction of passengers.

Captain and manage (currently) M/V Anonymous V 55’ Sea Ray; captain numerous deliveries (1996 to present) M/V “Charlestonian” 96’ custom power catamaran (used for high-end catered events/weddings, receptions, golf outings), with a COI of 49 plus 4, and travel Intra Coastal Waterways from NC to FL.

Captain-manager of S/V “Opportunity Knox” 41’ vessel (basic sail training, charters/local harbor races).

Promote contracted marine specialty construction support services, to include: boat docks, piers, small bridges, boat lift installations, etc., to prospective customers and existing client accounts.

Represent, promote and develop sales of several lines of boat lifts and associated marine equipment.

Cost estimate materials and labor according to blueprints and client specifications; submit bid proposals; negotiate pricing; secure contracts for various marine specialty construction projects; obtain all permits; schedule, supervise and coordinate materials expediting, field layout and marine project production.

Hire, train, delegate tasks, supervise, coordinate, motivate and evaluate activities of up to 40 employees.

Liaise and resolve problem issues with property owners and building inspectors; ensure compliance with safety and building code guidelines; prepare status reports and complete projects in a timely manner.

Completed various dock and pier construction projects, to include; 1350’ walkway for the Charleston Rifle Club project on the Ashley River; Lowndes Grove 900’+ Ashley River walkway; 110’ federally funded handicapped (under Disability Act) beach access/walkway at Isle of Palms; and other projects.

Manage accounting/bookkeeping functions (purchasing, client billing, A/R, A/P, payroll, etc.).

JAY D. LEIGH

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Continued…

1978 - 1989 Marketing Manager / Licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Agent

Hall Risk Management, Charlotte, North Carolina and Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Prospected referrals; scheduled appointments with potential or existing clients; marketed and promoted sales/services of self-insurance (life, health, property/casualty) products to small businesses/associations (construction companies, car dealerships, trade unions, supermarkets, etc.) in NC, SC and FL.

Identified insurance/financial needs; provided informative presentations; and recommended products and various plans to provide protection, security and peace of mind to CEO’s and CFO’s on insurance, safety and loss control functions for their companies and employees.

Explained various policy plan benefits; calculated monthly plan premium rates; data entered application information; secured signed policyholder agreements; collected deposits; submitted applicants’ policies to corporate for coverage approval; and efficiently managed numerous accounts in excess of $100,000.

Completed multiple sales/marketing, product knowledge and customer service courses over the years.

Met/exceeded company monthly insurance sales revenue goals, customer service and profit objectives.

Education: Certificate of Completion: Life, Health, Property and Casualty Insurance Program – 1978

Associate of Arts: Marketing – 1977

Broward Community College, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Associations: Elected: Isle of Palms Water & Sewer Commissioner - 2009-Present

Designated: Seacoast Church Disaster Preparedness Off-site Operations Chief - 2011-Present

Volunteer Fundraiser: “Operation R &R” - military personnel returning from deployment - 2011-Present

REFERENCES: Available Upon Request

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