Bike

Creative Agencies

Moto & Powersports

Music

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Snow

Surf

Swim

Tech

Wake

Motorcycles

Automobiles

Yachts

Powerboats

Skilled engineering technologies manager with over 30 years of diverse experience ranging from structural evaluations to yacht system installations and facilities maintenance. Recent background in the logistics of prepping and shipping advertising ready automobiles internationally for commercial shoots. Trusted decision-maker who works collaboratively with clients and vendors to ensure on-time, best-in-class service. Skilled writer able to craft strategic business plans and complete detailed reports. Successful in managing and mentoring staff. Passionate about electrical systems and motion technologies.

Managed large account, defining the scope of work and creating logistics plans with clients such as Jaguar, Land Rover, and Nissan and Infiniti who accounted for 55%+ of the company’s $10+ million revenue in 2017. Source vendors, direct local employees, negotiate costs, and track services provided. Collaborate with nine advertising agencies, 17 product specialists, internal teams, and vendors. Develop and execute accurate budgets.

Director of Operations, Logistics

Performed electrical engineering oversight of all systems on this $10 million yacht such as navigation, computers, WiFi/networking, compressed air, fresh water, grey/black systems, plumbing, safety and fire suppression, reverse osmosis, electrolysis, HVAC, chilled water air handler systems, hydraulics, and fuel. Oversaw on-board day-to-day maintenance, logs, reports, checklists and resolved any issues.

Yacht Engineer

Supervised up to 15 technicians who provided award-winning automotive prep and delivery services primarily for the advertising industry

Senior Tech

Maintained operating systems of a $9 million private yacht in on-demand, top working condition. Prepped and assisted the realignment of the major shaft and gearbox of two 2.89 ton engines.

Responsible for cleaning and preventive maintenance duties on a $25 million private yacht. Checked engine room running systems hourly, and performed repairs as needed with supplies available in remote locations.

Bosun, 2nd Engineer 

Assessed the structural integrity of bridges and signs using non-destructive testing (NDT) such as ultrasound, dye penetrating, magnetic and visual testing to determine potential for failure. Supervised one employee. Read structural plans, completed inspection reports, and estimated repairs.

Bridge Inspection Team LDR

Installed commercial restaurant equipment such as walk-in coolers and freezers. Coordinated construction schedules and completed bookkeeping.

Owner, Operator

Evaluated drawbridge components and cantilever sign structures using Ultrasonic testing and NDT methods to detect premature failure.


North Carolina Department of Transportation

Douglas Cates is a Director of Operations, Logistics at The Westside Group in Redondo Beach, CA.

Douglas Cates

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Old Dominion University

Tidewater Community College