Ron Thorstad

Experience

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  Windstar Cruises

  Feb 1990 - May 1996

  Water Sports and Cruise Director

  What is not to like about traveling the world teaching scuba, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, wind surfing, water skiing and driving high performance boats. When I started to slow down a bit (ear issues), I became a cruise director and enjoyed entertaining and educating our guests about the different cultures they were able to interact with around the world.

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  Clear Channel Outdoor - Melbourne, FL

  Apr 2006 - Apr 2011

  Marketing Manager / National Sales

  I very much enjoyed my six years at Clear Channel Outdoor as the marketing and national sales manager. Not only did I get to work with a talented and energetic team, I also enjoyed being the "go to" guy for special projects and events. Remember this about marketing... you can switch stations or turn off your TV and radio, but you cannot turn off outdoor marketing. What a great way to get your message to the people . When you need a focused and specific message to a targeted demographic, be sure to consider outdoor media in your marketing mix. Show less

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  A Day Away Kayak Tours

  May 2011 - Sept 2013

  Operations Manager

  It was my great pleasure to work with, train, and supervise a cadre of incredible adventure guides that are dedicated to bringing safe, relaxing and easy kayaking to folks of every age and level of experience.

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  Titusville Municipal Marina

  Nov 2013 - Oct 2015

  Dock Master / Interim Marina Manager

  Supervise all of the smiling faces and helpful dock workers that our boating guests will remember and recommend. I get to: interface with City Hall, fuel and pump-out boats, guide and assist vessels into slips, register guests, stock inventory and work in the retail store, clean the heads, showers and laundry room, collect trash and keep the grounds tidy, mow and trim lawns, enjoy weather of all sorts and meet new people every day.

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  MLSBC Cruises

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2023

  Ship's Agent and Adventure Guide

  I retired from being a ship's agent for cruise ships on Jan 29, 2023. It was a very rewarding position and I am already missing the fine people that I worked with.