Curriculum Vitae
Nitzan Levy
ENTREPRENEUR, VISIONARY, BUSINESS, CONSULTANT, SAILOR
Professional Summary
A multi-talented professional who decided to take her passion to the next level. Throughout my career I have gained experience in the planning and implementation of strategic marketing plans for businesses of multiple industries in different growth stages, with special focus on businesses in development. I am highly resourceful, passionate, persuasive and articulate by nature, and I am achieving results others believe to be impossible.
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As a small business owner myself, I have a first-hand and deep understanding of the needs, budgetary constraints, and challenges small businesses face. My focus is to offer affordable solutions to help my clients evolve their online presence - holistically, through creation of new websites, content and social media connections or by enhancing their existing online footprint.
Demonstrated success record in:
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Branding, managing, and positioning companies in early growth stages.
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Re-branding and re-positioning of mature companies resulting in sales growth
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Planning and producing events both for not-for-profit and commercial organizations
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Proven record of initiative and success in project management
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Motivating staff to peak performance levels
Work Experience
Aug 2009-To Date
Freelance - The Media Makeover
A passionate entrepreneurial marketer with over 20 years of experience in online marketing for small and medium businesses. Whether you are looking to start your online presence from scratch or do a makeover to an existing company - I am here to do it right, so that it actually works!
Aug 2018-To Date
Co- Founder & Executive Director - Neptune's Daughter
I have founded a boat charter brokerage and consultancy offering highly customized boating vacation experiences in destinations worldwide. Services include:
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Destination selection - over 200 ports across 6 continents
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Boat sourcing - using a proprietary state-of-the-art technology
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Curated itineraries - one or multiple days, including land and on-water unique experiences
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Access to a network of internationally qualified captains and crews
Jan 2022-Jan 2023
Marketing Manager and Boating Community Subject Matter Expert - Ahoy! Boat Insurance
Worked as part of an insurtech company startup team providing US recreational boaters fast access to affordable costume boat insurance.
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Leveraged my community network to introduce new clients, resources, and partnerships
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Developed the online marketing strategy - website, blog, social media, emails
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Worked closely with the VP of Engineering and team on mobile app design
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Worked closely with the VP of Operations and VP of Insurance on customer management
Nov 2012-To December 2021
Founder & Executive Director - Sailors NYC / Sailors Jersey City
Introduced hundreds of NY/NJ residents to the local waterways, through sailing instruction, charters, and building a community of sailors in the NY Harbor.
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Operations - formulated and implemented management standards
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Oversaw the schedule of the fleet, admin staff, and captains/instructors
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Established partnerships with nonprofits and businesses benefiting the community
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Promoted programs on board boats to empower underserved communities
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Developed the Sailing Experience to advance corporate teams and leaders
Jun 2017-Dec 2022
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - NY & NJ
Manhattan, NYC
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Mdrn. Residential
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Living NY www.livingny.com
Hudson County, NJ
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Compass www.compass.com
Jan 2005-Dec 2015
Director of Marketing & Business Development -
Grand Enterprises O.L. Ltd
Planning and producing company events, Designing company's e-commerce websites selling food supplements and health products, Sourcing and developing vendor relationship with company's clients at the aviation industry
Jul 2009-Aug 2014
Freelance - Various Productions - Dancing In The Streets
Assistant Producer, Stage Manager, Project Manager, Social Media & Online Marketing Consultant
Volunteer
May 2018 -To Date
Sailing Instructor - New City Kids - City Sail Program
Nov 2020 -To October 2023
Marketing & Communications Officer - Liberty Yacht Club
Dec 2009 - Dec 2015
Board Chair of Young Professionals Leadership & Board Secretary
- ELEM - Youth in Distress in Israel
Education
2000-2003
IDC - The Interdisciplinary Center Hertzliya, Israel
The Arrison Business School
Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude in Business Management – major in Finance
Licenses & Certifications
Sailing
Apr 2019
Master of Vessels up to 50 Tons with Auxiliary Sail &
Assistance Towing Endorsements -
United States Coast Guard
Mar 2023
American Red Cross - First Aid/CPR/AED
Apr 2018
Level V Captain Rank Chief Instructor American National Standards Assessor and SLC instructor - NauticEd
Feb 2013
Merchant Mariner Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel - United States Coast Guard
Real Estate
Oct 2020
New Jersey Real Estate Salesperson
Jun 2017
New York Real Estate Salesperson
Skills
Computer & Software
Microsoft Office PC suite: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
MAC OS
Sales Force
Quick Books
Website builders: Wix, SquareSpace, Wordpress
Canva
Marketing
Writing, Content Strategy, Social Media Campaign Management, Creative Initiatives, Branding, Merchandise, Fundraising, Community Engagement
Misc.
Translation - Hebrew >> English / English >> Hebrew, Understanding the basics programing and design softwares, Experience with call center operation, Customer oriented, A Natural Leader who is also a Team Player, Analytic and Articulate
Languages
English
Fluent in speaking, reading and writing - my second language growing up
Hebrew
Fluent in speaking, reading and writing - my mother tongue
Military Service
1996-1998
IDF - Israel Defense Forces
Youth Counseling in frame work of HaShomer HaTza'ir Youth Movement, Israel
Hobbies & Interests
Sailing, Diving, Long walks, Yoga, Hiking, Outdoor activities, Writing, Music, Art, Dance, Cinema, TV, Travel, Environmental and Social Activism