Derek Lynn

Background

About Derek Lynn

I’m a marine industry professional with over 20 years of combined experience in leadership, marina operations, and hands-on maintenance positions. The practices and processes I establish drive efficiencies, reduce costs, and add business value. I cultivate a culture of safety, providing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training and leading by example. My industry knowledge enables me to expertly serve customers, drive sales, and advance business objectives. Key Accomplishments • At Holly Acres RV & Marine, oversee all aspects of daily operations, leading and inspiring 20 staff. Created a safety awareness program through OSHA, improving staff’s knowledge and reducing insurance costs. • Identified and remedied a quality issue related to warranties, increasing annual profit by $100K. • Enrolled in a vendor partnership program, cutting purchasing costs by 45%. • With Occoquan Harbour Marina, served as shop foreman, overseeing the marina’s onsite operations, including maintenance and repair of boats, electrical/plumbing systems, slips, and docks. • Improved customer satisfaction, spurring a 90%+ slip rental renewal rate.