New Sales Associate Brings Yacht Captain, Management, and Sales Experience
January 26, 2010
Fort Lauderdale, FL–Curtis Stokes and Associates is a high-end yacht brokerage firm based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and specializes in worldwide yacht sales, yacht charters, and new yacht construction. The firm was launched in September 2009 by Curtis Stokes after he spent six years with the Sacks Group. Curtis is a licensed and bonded yacht broker who has recently added a new associate to his sales team. Sean Noel joins Curtis Stokes and Associates as a licensed and bonded salesman with management and captain expertise in yachts in the 50-100 foot range.
Sean Noel spent his early days as a youth on boats on the Chesapeake Bay and in Saint Augustine, Florida. He ultimately chose a career in the maritime industry which led him to the West Coast where he spent his career building years cruising Southern California, Mexico, and Southeast Alaska. Sean holds a 200-ton USCG Masters license and has held numerous positions from First Mate to First Officer to Captain of yachts ranging from 58-147 feet and most recently served as Captain aboard the 87-foot M/Y AnnaSophia, a Warren Yacht design. As Captain, Sean was responsible for the maintenance and operation of the vessel itself as well as the management of two crew members during cruises through the Florida Keys, Bahamas, and routes along the Northeast coast. The three-stateroom motor yacht for sale is also Sean's first listing with Curtis Stokes and Associates and is listed at $4,950,000. Sean will manage the exhibit of the AnnaSophia at the Palm Beach Boat Show March 25-28.
In addition to his yacht management and captain experience, Sean brings extensive sales and commissioning experience to Curtis Stokes and Associates. His tenure at Warren Yachts included the positions of Fleet Captain, Service Director, and Customer Relations Manager where he was responsible for the creation of a worldwide service network, and the management and promotion of Warren Yachts throughout the United States and the Mediterranean. In previous capacities he managed and executed warranty, documentation, shipping, receiving, and delivery of yachts to owners and crew. He has worked with builders, buyers, and owners around the world which is an ideal asset for Curtis Stokes and Associates. Sean will be primarily responsible for listing power yachts in the 60-foot and up range and will serve as a primary contact in the Florida region.
Curtis Stokes, President of Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc. says, “Bringing on a sales associate signifies positive growth for my company and Sean's connections in the global yachting industry will enhance not only our client base but also our ability to manage increased listings around the country and the world.”
Curtis Stokes and Associates will be meeting with clients at the Miami International Boat Show and exhibiting at the Palm Beach Boat Show. Sean Noel can be reached at sean@curtisstokes.net or 954.260.2110.
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1323 SE 17th Street, Suite 168
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
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About Curtis Stokes & Associates
Curtis Stokes is a licensed and bonded yacht broker based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and specializing in worldwide yacht sales, yacht charters and yacht new construction. Curtis Stokes offers professional, honest, discreet and personal assistance to a select group of clients and customers worldwide. For more information about Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc., please call 1-877 596 0431 or visit www.curtisstokes.net.
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