Douglas Cates

Douglas Cates
Redondo Beach | United States
Skills
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Interests
Motorcycles
Automobiles
Yachts
Powerboats
Work experience
The Westside Group
Director of Operations, Logistics | 08/2011 - 05/2018
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.
VIP Yachts
Yacht Engineer | 01/2007 - 12/2014
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.
LA Prep
Senior Tech | 01/2008 - 08/2011
Supervised up to 15 technicians who provided award-winning automotive prep and delivery services primarily for the advertising industry
Reuben-Tinker LLC
Yacht Engineer | 01/2005 - 01/2005
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.
International Yacht Collection
Bosun, 2nd Engineer | 01/2004 - 01/2005
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.
Virginia Department of Transportation
Bridge Inspection Team LDR | 04/1987 - 12/2004
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.
Atlantic Custom Installation
Owner, Operator | 01/2003 - 12/2004
Installed commercial restaurant equipment such as walk-in coolers and freezers. Coordinated construction schedules and completed bookkeeping.
Bridge Engineer I
North Carolina Department of Transportation | 01/1999 - 01/2001
Evaluated drawbridge components and cantilever sign structures using Ultrasonic testing and NDT methods to detect premature failure.