James Brooks

Experience

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  Alex Sepkus Inc.

  May 2009 - May 2013

  Operations Manager/Sales

  I maintain and improve the functionality of the daily business operations, and I service approximately 150 retail accounts globally.

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  Atlantic Sail and Charter

  Jun 2010 - Jul 2018

  Captain

  I am co-captain on the beautiful sailing yacht Ventura, owned by Patrick Harris. We take private charter groups around the New York Harbor, and we also offer sails open to the public. We have been offering charters under the same management since 1987. We also offer vacations in the Bahamas during the winter aboard our houseboat moored in Joe's Sound, Long Island, Bahamas. Activities include exploring the island in a 35-foot sailboat, diving, spear fishing, and embracing the Bahamian way of life. Show less

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  Bedford & Broome

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  Chief Sales Officer

  - Sales management, developing and growing wholesale accounts, improving customer experience in our online store- Brand management, maintaining strong brand image, user experience on website, brand strategy for our seasonal collections- Marketing and growing brand awareness, social media, digital media outlets, local events, brand-relevant videos- Product development, prototyping, direction for seasonal collections

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  The Elephant Pants

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2017

  Chief Financial Officer and Founder
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  Two Brooks Holdings

  Dec 2016 - now

  Owner

  I own and operate a full-service accounting firm currently servicing 20 clients. My firm handles a wide variety of clients and industries, and responsibilities range from simple bookkeeping and compliance to handling all aspects of a client's finances as their CFO. I offer my expertise in financial management, reporting, and analysis of small to medium-sized businesses looking to simplify their processes or locate areas for financial improvement. Working with clients, I achieve this in three main stages. First, by ensuring my clients have accurate financial data and effective accounting processes. Second, by using this data to create dashboards for tracking and visualizing company financial health or deficiencies. Third, by using this business intelligence to make sound decisions to improve company financial health. Show less

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  Sail Sunset

  Apr 2017 - now

  Owner

  I own and operate a 37 foot sailing yacht located at Pier 25 in Manhattan. Sailing yacht Sunset is the perfect escape from the hustle of the city, and the yacht brings you on a mini vacation while you're out sailing with great views of the city and harbor. Sailing yacht Sunset offers unique and memorable sailing charters in the New York City area. Contact me directly for more information, or visit www.sailsunset.com to find out more about the yacht and available charters.

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  Sail Charter NYC

  Jun 2018 - now

  Partner

  We manage all aspects of the daily operation of the historic sailing vessel Ventura.