Yachting
Edwin Chavez
Business Development Manager
Panama City,Panama
Summary
Accomplished and dedicated Executive Manager highly skilled at studying technological and financial opportunities, presenting analysis and recommending objectives. Offers Master´s degree in Finance with 22 years of experience. Obtains profit contribution by managing staff and establishing and meeting all business objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Shipyard Manager
Shelter Bay Marina at The Panama Canal
01.2013 - 11.2022
- Shipyard Operations – Oversee daily operations of the Haul Out, Service and Repairs Facility
- Ensure the creation and implementation of a strategy designed to grow the business
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Shipyard Manager
IGY - Rodney Bay Marina Ltd
St. Lucia
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Shipyard Operations – Planning / Organization / Direction / Evaluation Role
- Responsible for overseeing multi-million dollar operation - starting from the year of reconstruction (2008) up to date
- RBM is a full-service marina which offers all the amenities that are expected from a first class marina
- With 253 slips (wet and dry berthing) 32 Mega Yacht Berths and a 4.5 Acre 75-Ton Capacity Shipyard RBM has become the “New Destination” in the Southern Caribbean
- Equipped with full service shops and technicians and a wide range of services (From in slip fueling to pump out facilities – machining and fabrication shops to spray painting and rigging specialties) RBM lures thousands of sailors and expert yachtsmen into her waters every day of the year
- RBM has just received The International Council of Marina Industry Associations(ICOMIA) Clean Marina Award on July 2012.
Chief Engineer
Tide Water Marine Inc, Ciudad del Carmen
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Offshore Supply-Anchor Handling Vessel MORRISON TIDE 1000
- Gross Tons 5400 HP assisting Oil Platforms in The Gulf of Mexico
- Two Caterpillar 2700 HP Engines
- Two Variable Control Pitch Props
- Two Caterpillar 3206 Powered Generators.
Chief Engineer
Tide Water Marine Inc, Ciudad del Carmen, HP
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Anchor Handling Vessel ATLAS TIDE 1500 Gross Tons 7000, towing Logistics Barge in Area Two EMD 3000 HP Engines
- Two GM 8V 92 Powered Generators
- One
- GM 8v 92 Engine Powered Bow Thruster
- One GM 12V71 Powered
- Winch
Second Engineer
North Bank Towing Corporation
Berwick, Louisiana
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Dive Construction Vessel ODYSSEA VOYAGER 1000 Gross Tons6500 KW conducting Oil Pipeline and Platform Repairs in Texas,
- Louisiana and Mississippi
- Four EMD 1500 HP Engines
- Two Variable Control Pitch Props
- Two
- Caterpillar 3206 Powered Generators
- One GM 8V 92 Powered
- Generator
- One Caterpillar 3206 Powered Bow Thruster
- Two GM L 71
- Powered Winches
- Four Anchors
- One PH II Century Crane
- Two GM8V 71 Powered Jet Pumps
- Two Hydraulic Pumps for Hydraulic Toolson Deck and Underwater
- Three Main Engine Service Compressors
- Four High Capacity Quincy Dive and Drilling Compressors
- 3000
- Gallon per Day Water Maker
General Manager
U.S. Yachts S. de R.L, La Ceiba Shipyard
01.2005 - 01.2006
- In charge of overseeing 150 Ton Vessel Repair and Construction
- Operation
- (Experience in Hull Design, Project Management, Structural
- Welding, Pipe Fitting, Tank Construction, Propulsion and Power
- Generation Plant Installation, and Auxiliary System Installation
- Please see website: www.laceibashipyard.com
Operations Manager
U.S. Yachts S. de R.L, La Ceiba Shipyard
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Responsible for the successful completion of each engineering projectengaged by the Shipyard
- Responsible for the supervision of international parts acquisitions forconstruction, repairs and the replacement of parts
- Responsible for managing the Duty Free Zone.
Port Engineer
Honduras Naval Repairs Center
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Supervision of Navy's Vessel Repair Projects: Hull Structure and
- Engine Room
- Engines Onboard: MTU, GM 92, GM 71, Caterpillar3412, 3208
- Second Engineer onboard vessels under operational control of the
- Puerto Cortés Naval Base (Landing Craft Unit 150 feet LOA ‘Punta
- Caxinas', Search and Rescue Boats, 110 and 65 ft Law Enforcement
- Patrol Boats ‘Guaymuras and Goascorán') navigating Honduran
- Atlantic Ocean Territorial Waters and EEZ.
Internal Combustion Engines Instructor
Naval Technical School, Puerto Cortés
01.1996 - 12.1998
- Successfully maintained clean, professional maintained facilities.
- Monitored and Implemented Comprehensive Study Programs
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Second Engineer
Cortés Naval Base
06.1995 - 12.1995
- 200 Ft Logistics Vessels Guaymoreto
- In charge of vessel's equipment and systems operation; as well as the preventive maintenance system.
- Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI.
Education
Certification - Intermediate Marina Management
Association of Marina Industries
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 10.2012 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Finance
Honduras Technological University
San Pedro Sula 01.1998 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London CT 05.1991 - 05.1995
High School Diploma -
Mazapan School
La Ceiba, Honduras 09.1979 - 05.1991
Skills
Business Development
Interests
Outdoor Activities
History
Yachting, Outdoors Activities, Reading
Combining the exposure to nature provides key insights into the intricacies of human and organizational behavior in everchanging environments. Helps understand the complexities of the unknown and learn to interact and to manage them.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
A problem well-defined is a problem half solved.
John Dewey
Timeline
Shipyard Manager
Shelter Bay Marina at The Panama Canal
01.2013 - 11.2022
Certification - Intermediate Marina Management
Association of Marina Industries
10.2012 - 10.2012
Shipyard Manager
IGY - Rodney Bay Marina Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2013
Chief Engineer
Tide Water Marine Inc, Ciudad del Carmen
01.2007 - 12.2007
Chief Engineer
Tide Water Marine Inc, Ciudad del Carmen, HP
06.2006 - 12.2006
Second Engineer
North Bank Towing Corporation
01.2006 - 06.2006
General Manager
U.S. Yachts S. de R.L, La Ceiba Shipyard
01.2005 - 01.2006
Operations Manager
U.S. Yachts S. de R.L, La Ceiba Shipyard
01.2003 - 01.2004
Port Engineer
Honduras Naval Repairs Center
01.2000 - 01.2003
Master of Science - Finance
Honduras Technological University
01.1998 - 06.2000
Internal Combustion Engines Instructor
Naval Technical School, Puerto Cortés
01.1996 - 12.1998
Second Engineer
Cortés Naval Base
06.1995 - 12.1995
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical
United States Coast Guard Academy
05.1991 - 05.1995
High School Diploma -
Mazapan School
09.1979 - 05.1991
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