William Baldwin

Experience

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  Postworks

  Sept 1997 - Nov 2006

  President / Founder

  • Built and managed one of the Film and Television Industry’s largest post-production facilities• Responsible for the day-to-day operations with 250 employees, occupying more than 300,000 sq./ft. • Managed key creative talent, management, service and engineering staff to provide a top tier service environment for marque clients, studio executives and high profile clientele with absolute discretion / confidentiality• Designed building and maintenance program of a complex physical plant that included high bandwidth servers and A/V systems balanced by commercial grade HVAC systems• Assessed project and resource requirements to determine necessary permits, insurance policies and purchasing• Oversaw the provision and building of a wide range of emerging technologies, editorial suites and production office space that was in a constant state of flux based on client customization• Provided clients and personnel with round-the-clock technical support for hundreds of film and television productions• Maintained key industry relationships with studio executives, manufacturers (vendors), content creators, corporate partners and high-profile talent in the entertainment industry with direct access to executive decision makers• Served as the company’s key point person and lead technology consultant Show less

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  Deluxe

  Sept 2008 - Sept 2011

  Vice President of Sales / General Manager

  • Oversaw all maintenance and operations across several facilities, as well as seamlessly managing staff across all properties in a respectful and fast-paced working environment.• Managed teams of technical and service personnel including schedules, budgeting while clearly and effectively communicating between all departments relevant to running a highly functional and complex operation.• Developed and implemented company policies and employee manuals• Heavily involved with all estimating, negotiations, timescale and accounting with problem solving as a key focus. • Organized the repair and routine maintenance of all production equipment throughout the facilities that required stringent quality control measures as well as an industrial grade generator for uninterrupted power supply• Collaborated with executive teams in all locations ensuring consistency of client experience, service procedures• Assessed and recommend best practices, controls and procedures with a view toward improving efficiency• Principal representative for major construction and renovation projects• Planned and hosted successful marketing events with 250+ in attendance Show less

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  S/Y Safara

  Sept 2011 - Oct 2014

  Captain

  • Owned and operated a luxury charter company (24m sail) in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and U’S East Coast hosting 8 guests while cruising and 17 crew for racing. • Provided highest standards of hospitality including food and wine service. • Liaised with shipyard management in several foreign countries including Turkey, France and Spain in regards to pricing, project oversight and quality control with a great understanding and respect of budgets, scheduling, and communication. • Managed the international logistics of moving the vessel and all sail/supporting inventories around the globe including bills of lading, tracking, insurance and tax & Customs issues. • Worked closely with the original designer/architect for a major exterior and interior refit including teak decks, flush hatches, a bow sprit, transom dive platform, new cabinetry, interior/exterior painting, soft furnishings, new electrical, navigation systems and rigging. • Passage knowledge of Turkey, Greece, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos, USVI/BVIs, Windward and Leeward Islands, French and Italian Riviera’s and surrounding islands. Show less

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  S/Y Whisper

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2021

  Chief Engineer

  • Responsible for the maintenance and efficient operation of the yachts state of the art electronic, Electrical, navigational, hydraulic and mechanical systems• Ensured compliance with Lloyds Register, and Flag State to meticulously maintain certificates, documentation, and safety plans • Worked closely with the yacht’s management team regarding the accounting of vendor relationships and ships inventories.• Transition well between engineering work and interacting with owners and guests.• Assist on deck particularly in all sailing, docking, anchoring, and dry-docking operations. • Developed customized online applications for collaboration, maintenance logs and project tracking.• Oversaw a major refit of the vessel in Spain (in excess of $2M) working with architects, contractors, engineers in compliance with Tax Authorities in accordance with temporary import of vessel Show less

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  Worth Avenue Yachts

  Mar 2021 - now

  Yacht Consultant

  Worth Avenue Yachts is a world-class yacht brokerage firm founded and run by industry-leading professionals. Our extensive expertise, marketing, and ability to capitalize on unseen opportunities are leveraged by a team-based approach that has differentiated us from other firms for more than a decade.