Christopher Shearman
***** ********* ****, ***** *** ~ Calabasas, California 91302
310-***-**** www.ExcelsiorYachtGroup.com
************@***.***
Qualifications
Project Management ~ Marine Surveying ~ Client Operations ~ Strategic
Planning
My extensive experience as a Manager - Project Manager for the construction
of new builds and refits of private luxury yachts and commercial vessels,
as well as being an Accredited Marine Surveyor, will translate into
virtually any position that requires meticulous project management or
general management as outlined below. My background also includes being
contracted to reorganize problematic projects that were over budget and/or
behind schedule. Projects that I have managed range from budgets of $
50,000 to over $ 80,000,000 with 10-150 employees and sub contractors.
These projects required not only an extensive technical & engineering
background, but also involved extensive analyzing, organization &
communication, problem solving under tight deadlines, firing & hiring of
managers and department heads, negotiating with multiple international
contractors, sub contractors, and vendors, reviewing and re-negotiating pre-
existing contracts, and revising budgets and schedules. These projects are
also built to Class. In between projects I return to marine surveying as
an Accredited Marine Surveyor - SAMS -Society of Accredited Marine
Surveyors for Super Yachts and Ships -commercial and private use for; pre-
purchase, claims, Insurance, deck cargo and or consulting.
I began my marine career at age 17, as an officer in the British Merchant
Navy. Thereafter, I transitioned into private luxury yachts and worked
internationally as a Project Manager & Marine Surveyor, from the
Mediterranean to the Caribbean, Japan, South America, The Middle East, and
the U.S.A .
I reside in Los Angeles, California and hold both U.S and Irish
citizenship. I am willing to acquire any additional skills necessary for
available positions. Willing to relocate.
Professional Experience
THE EXCELSIOR YACHT GROUP, LLC, Calabasas, California 1997-Present
Marine Surveying & Project Management
. Serve as a Project Manager for custom built new construction and
extensive refits of commercial vessels and private luxury Super Yachts
with budgets up to $80M. Oversee each complete project, from identifying
the most cost effective location to hiring the most skilled craftsmen.
. Built to Class; experience with Lloyds of London, ABS, Bureau Vertas,
Germanischer Lloyds
. Organize and run each project on budget and on time, always keeping a
clear line of communication with the owners, yard, and crew.
. Negotiate with multiple international contractors and sub-contractors,
including reviewing and re-negotiating pre-existing contracts.
. Hire and fire managers and department heads to assemble a highly skilled,
effective team; handle any employee problems that may arise.
. Marine surveying of Yachts and Boats for Pre purchase, claims,
insurance, deck cargo
. Significant recent projects include:
. Three years at RMK Marine Istanbul helping to develop the yacht
division and project
managing a 150' 25 million USD new build Ron
Holland design motor Yacht
. Contracted to take over 200' vessel with an $80M budget and 140+
employees, that was currently 5 years behind schedule and over
budget. Successfully hired qualified and experienced middle to
upper management for shipyard, created schedules and budgets and
implemented in-depth plan.
. Hired to locate a ship yard that could efficiently complete a
major refit which included painting, electrical, plumbing, and
mechanical. Project managed the refit, negotiated all related
contracts, and completed all of the schedules and budgets.
. Contracted to take over the building of a 140'vessel with a $25M
budget that was over budget and 3 years behind schedule.
Reorganized the 100+ work force and introduced qualified and
experienced managers and supervisors. Established a new budget
and schedule. The vessel was launched ahead of time and within
the budget.
Education & Certifications
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
. Essentials of Project Management, Certificate
. Masters Certificate in Project Management
BRITISH ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION
. Graduated Yachtmaster Offshore 200 tons
SOCIETY of ACCREDITED MARINE SURVEYORS (SAMS)
. Accredited Marine surveyor # 921
AMERICAN BOAT & YACHT COUNCIL
. ABYC electrical,
. ABYC engineering,
. ABYC Marine Corrosion course
ASSOCIATIONS:
. Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors
. Project Management Institute
. International Association of Marine Investigators
. National Fire Protection Agency
. American Boat & Yacht Council
. British Royal Yachting Association