Resume' of Gunter Spilhaus

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GUNTER SPILHAUS

Gunter Spilhaus

Gardiner, NY, 12525

Phone 631-***-****

abphbw@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Accomplished Outdoor Recreation Specialist, Event Promoter and Adventure Travel Professional, with extensive experience in the conception, marketing and execution of live racing and teambuilding events. Diverse international experience including South Africa Navy diver and diving instructor, Kayak instructor, Stunt Rigger/Stunt Double, hotel sales director, event planner, adventure travel consultant and adventure concierge, and logistics coordinator. Familiar with all aspects of business management, sales programs, promotions, social network marketing, e-commerce and live event logistics.

Strong team player with entrepreneurial drive: Adaptable, improvisational, personable, competitive.

Accomplishments

Produced and marketed Multisport events, triathlon, mountain bike and running events.

Directed complete logistics of events from conception to completion.

Responsible for planning, mapping out and directing sporting events:

Wildcat Epic events and tours (US): Owner and Race Director

Genesis Adventures(US): Race Director and event planner

TeamBonding Inc: Event planner and Facilitator

Relativity Outdoor Concepts (SA): Race Director /owner Polaris Mountain Bike Orienteering series,

Women s Sports foundation (US): Go Girl Go running relay Race director

Cape Epic (SA): Vigne a Vigne Mountain bike challenge, Race director

Game Adventure Sprint race series (SA): Race Director, logistic coordinator.

Southern Traverse (New Zealand): Team Manager/ Logistics: South African Adventure Racing team

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Adventure Junction / Wildcat Epic Events (US)2009 to present

Owner/ promoter and event director

Provide turnkey special event management services through the brand Wildcat Epic Events.

Portfolio including: the Hudson Valley Adventure expo, Walkway 5k, 2 Bridged open water swim, Urban Assault Bike Race, The Wildcat Epic Stage Mountain Bike race, Wildcat 100, the Gran Fondo Gunks bike tour. Offer race management services to developing events and fundraising projects. Produced sold and implemented unique teambuilding programs as Facilitate Fun Team building group.

Adventure Tourism consultant for consumers and business groups.

Developed and manage an online adventure concierge portal.

Minnewaska Lodge (Starwood Capital properties) 2009- 2011

Director of Sales and Marketing

Marketing and Sales for property. Developed strategies to increase occupancy and revenue. Execution of conferencing and teambuilding services. Generated and maintained business relationships with corporate and private meeting groups. Coordinated all marketing and advertising accounts.

Development and implementation of an adventure concierge service. Coordinating all outdoor adventure activities and excursions for guests.

Hudson Valley Outfitters (US): 2009

Operations Manager and tour guide

Managed kayak livery and school, Kayaking instructor, Teambuilding facilitator

Team-Bonding.com (US) 2006-2009

Lead teambuilding facilitator

Professional event logistics coordinator. Produced and coordinated complete event logistics.

Lead Facilitator selected to coordinate New York programming.

Genesis Adventures (US): 2006-2009

Race Director on Adventure Racing series. RD on Crazy legs running relay, Go Girl Go 5k,

Assistant RD on Westchester Marathon, and Endura Sport Triathlon series.

Relativity Outdoor Concepts (SA):2001-2005

Owner, Guide, Facilitator and logistic coordinator. Produced Polaris MTBO challenge series, Game Adventure Sprint Series

and coordinated team building and experiential learning programs.

Oscar Tango Marketing (SA): 2003

Event coordinator, Brand promotions for Captain Morgan Rums. Produced Capt Morgan Airborne Challenge and Capt Morgan Hair Razing Race.

Felix Unite tourism group (SA): 1994-1999

Operations Manager and tour guide. River and adventure tour guide. Coordinated river trip operations and logistics. Teambuilding facilitator

South African Navy (SA): 1991-1994

Naval Diving Specialist, Trainer and Team Leader.

Additional information:

Certified American Canoe Association Instructor: level 3 Coastal Kayak, and River canoe and Kayak.

Member of Open Space commission for Town of Gardiner NY and Member of Tourism development committee.

Travelled extensively in Continental USA, Europe, Africa and New Zealand including: cycling in Europe and UK,.

US Green Card holder (resident alien)

Citizen of Republic of South Africa

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