Brian Baker

Resourceful and dedicated senior executive with over 19 years’ experience in marina operations, vendor management and partnership development coupled with strong passion for marinas, boaters and the water that surrounds them. Possess a special talent for searching out opportunities for improvement, managing operations, teams, and processes to propel revenue increases while realizing enhanced corporate success and productivity. Ability to keep a level head at all times, nurture and grow a business, evaluate opportunities and risks and also deliver innovative new solutions to challenges. Excellent client facing and configuration skills and highly successful in helping define company direction, achieving goals and optimizing business. Expert in facilitating change in a workforce to support organizational operating, financial and quality objectives. Excellent communication skills and ability to establish relationships and collaborate with a diverse set of internal and external clients and stakeholders. Talent for reorganizing companies, procedures, and staff to achieve a positive business turnaround. Counseled senior leaders and teams to develop broader collaboration and cooperation while reducing bureaucracy and inefficiency. A creative thinker and decision maker who effectively balances the needs of employees with the mission of the organization. Ability to maximize my team leading experience in a challenging environment, guiding by example and utilizing vast experience in directing a team towards its objective within the deadlines and thus achieving the corporate goals. Exceptional leader, motivator, and team builder who is goal-oriented and excels in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.