CHRISTOPHER SHEARMAN

***** ********* ****, ***** *** ~ Calabasas, California 91302

310-***-**** www.ExcelsiorYachtGroup.com vr2d6y@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Project Management ~ Marine Surveying ~ Client Operations ~ Strategic Planning

Performance oriented professional with demonstrated ability to design and implement diverse plans for projects with budgets from $50K to over $80M and up to 150 employees and subcontractors. Exceptional ability to problem solve under tight deadlines with extensive experience taking over problematic projects that were behind schedule and over budget. Superior organizational skills, with a proven ability to effectively standardize operations, resulting in increased company revenue and productivity. Highly skilled at developing business relationships and exceeding customer expectations. Work experience throughout the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Japan, South America, The Middle East, and United States.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE EXCELSIOR YACHT GROUP, LLC, Calabasas, California 1997-Present

Project Manager, Owner, Accredited Marine Surveyor

• Serve as the Project Manager for custom built new construction and extensive refits of 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Excelsior Yacht Group Marine Surveying

• Accredited Marine Surveyor, SAMS

• Condition & value Surveys

• Pre-Purchase Surveys

• Deck Cargo Surveys

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

Essentials of Project Management, Certificate, 2007

Masters Certificate in Project Management, 2008

BRITISH ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION

Graduated Yachtmaster, 200 tons

ABYC electrical, ABYC engineering

SOCIETY OF ACCREDITED MARINE SURVEYORS

Accredited Marine surveyor # 921

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