Keegan Leslie

Experience

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  Yachting

  Jul 2014 - Apr 2019

  *First Mate*24m FerrettiJoined the vessel to help out the end of season charters and help bring the boat from St Barth to Fort Lauderdale. We did charters almost every week where I was in charge of everything on deck, from tender runs to morning set up and all guest relations. *2nd Officer*50m CodecasaThe vessel underwent a massive yard period and refit. For the entire time I was onboard we were in the yard. I was in charge of two permanent deck crew and up to 10 dayworkers, most of the work entailed painting bilges, deck spaces, machinery spaces and engine room parts. Apart from this I was in charge of setting up the vessel for the up coming boss trips and monitoring work done by contractors. *First Mate*33m CDMPerformed boss and charter trips throughout the Caribbean and Bahamas. I was in charge of one other deck crew member as well as running of the deck and all deck-guest relations as well as maintaining the mini-ISM system onboard. *Temp Deckhand*60m Delta I joined the vessel in Nice and helped the deck crew set up for the Atlantic crossing. We crossed the Atlantic on our own hull. I performed the duty of lookout while underway. *Deckhand*46m FeadshipPerformed many charters in both the Caribbean and the Mediterranean as well as having boss trips. I crossed the Atlantic with the vessel from St Maarten to Sicily. I performed the duty as lookout while underway. *Deckhand*44m Angus Yachts (Custom)Private vessel performing occasional boss trips. I was heavily and equally involved with helping the second engineer in the engine room while performing all the necessary deck duties.

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  Yachting

  Aug 2019 - May 2021

  M/Y Man Of Steel

  *Chief Officer*50m HeesenProvided the highest level of service for owners and guests. We did extensive trips throughout the Bahamas and the South Eastern coast of the USA. Very busy vessel with trips every other week. We performed two yard periods while I was onboard and I was in charge of implementing the full ISM system onboard as well as running of the deck.

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  Aquator Marine

  Dec 2021 - now

  Business Development Manager

  As the Business Development Manager at Aquator Marine, I am responsible for driving the company's growth and success through strategic planning and execution. My role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including:• Development and Implementation of Strategies: I create and execute comprehensive go-to-market, sales, and marketing strategies that align with our business goals and ensure sustained growth.• Product Development Lead: I collaborate closely with our tech team to convey market needs and technical requirements, guiding the development of innovative solutions that meet our clients' demands.• Event Organization and Coordination: I manage and coordinate events that enhance our brand presence and foster strong industry relationships.• Customer Success and Relationship Management: I am dedicated to ensuring our customers' success by providing exceptional support and building lasting relationships that drive customer loyalty.My multifaceted role at Aquator Marine leverages my expertise in business development, strategic planning, and customer relationship management to propel our company forward in the competitive yachting software industry. Show less