Richard L Fater

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Hanalei HI 96714

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Info AT adventuretoursmanagement DOT com

Objective

To design, build, manage and support adventure tour companies which not only are financially successful but also locally and globally responsable

Skills

Multilingual- Spanish and English
Master of Outdoor Tour activities and operations
Complete immersion in tours and charters from childhood
Financial Analysis and Statement Preparation
Capable of quickly identifying problems and effectively implement solutions
Flexible management style to match goals and personnel needs


Experience

Kayak Kauai, 5-5504 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei HI 96714		May, 2008 to current
Na Pali Coast Kayak Guide, Senior Kayak Guide
Kayak 18 miles on Na Pali Coast, open ocean, keeping all customers safe and having best time possible while keeping them paddling. Intimate knowledge of entire operation and how to make life and death choices that directly and immediately affect others. Very serious. Ability to administer First Responder Services in remote, desolate and possibly floating locations.

Princeville Ranch Adventures, Kuhio Hwy, Princeville, 96722		Nov, 2006 to July, 2009
Zipline Guide
Operate all tours safely and timely, while keeping guests entertained and educate them about Hawaiian history, flora and fauna. Must understand all aspects of equipment maintenance, gear application and removal, and mentoring new guides.

Chilkoot Charters and Tours, Haines, AK		May, 2006 to Nov, 2006
Kayak Guide
Lead Kayak tours in extreme cold environments, Multi-day and single day excursions. Preparations of all tours: kayaks, food purchase, storage, prepation, safety equipment, transportation. Defend food from bears with tiny bear-mace. Maintain effective control over 50+ guest and 6 guides while on ocean and in difficult conditions, and do it 4 times a day.

Virgin Island Ecotours, St Thomas, USVI		Dec, 2005 to May, 2006
Senior Guide, Photo Kayak Guide
Lead tours safely and timely, taking into account extreme heat and dehydration concerns for location, time requirements, take snorkling and show amazing marine life but don't let them get hurt by it, or hurt it.. Find a way to do this and take 300-500 pictures at specific locations, times, and throughout tour, while maintaining control of 30+ guest and 5+ guides

Globalvest Asset Managment LLP, St Thomas, USVI		May, 2000 to Jan, 2006
Assistant Controller
Supervise or perform all financial functions at hedge fund with over $500 Mil in assets under management. Supervise 6 full time accountants and temporary interns/contractors. Prepare, oversee, and transmit Federal SEC compliance documents. Ensure all foreign currency transactions, security trades, expenses paid, and reports are accurate and timely. Prepartion of Financial Documents. Auditing and internal security checks.


Education

University of Massachusetts @ Amherst, Amherst, Ma		May 2000
Undergraduate, Accounting and Information Systems
Full Scholarship, Magna Cum Laude Honors Degree, SOMTAP(School of Management, Talent Advanced Placement), Beta Alpha PSI (accounting honors fraternity)

Antilles College Preperatory, St Thomas, USVI		May, 1995
Top 10% of graduating class, Scholarship for Scholastic Aptitude