Marc Christopher Baron

About Marc Christopher Baron

United States Armed Forces (US NAVAL AVIATION) trained professional with formal legal training offering proven skills in management of complex organizations and tasks.Special skill set in new business development, specifically focusing on cruise maritime projects.

Experience

1. CEO

   Stevenage

   Mar 2006 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   Stevenage Global Corporation is the leading cruise line development consultancy. Stevenage\'s mission is to be a disrupting force in the global cruise industry by targeting niche target markets, using technology platforms (with a Big Data emphasis) for client acquisition, and operating tonnage that offers the highest return on investment with the most efficient cost basis. Understanding that there has not been a new cruise line launched in over 10 years - Stevenage Global Corporation seeks to create unique partnerships, launch new cruise concepts that target specific market sectors. Stevenage\'s business model is highlighted by securing profound asset values by trading mature cruise ships. Ship Management is outsourced. Land-side tour operations are leveraged by unique partnerships. Sales and Distribution is managed by the most experienced tourism industry team. Strategy, Execution and Asset yield ensure results for shareholders.Stevenage\'s strategy is based on three business models -(i) entering into full ship charter arrangements with tour operators,(ii) actively launching operations with strategic financial partners, and re-positioning and re-branding under performing cruise operations.In the 1st Qtr 2017 StarShip Cruise, a cruise line targeting the Millennial cruise vacation passenger, will begin operations.The cruise ship will homeport in Montego Bay, Jamaica.In the 2nd Qtr 2017 Anteros Cruise Line, a cruise line targeting the LGBT cruise vacation passenger, will begin operations. The cruise ship will dual home-port in the Mediterranean (calling on various ports such as Gran Canaria, Barcelona, Ibiza, Mykonos and Lesvos) during the Spring/Summer and the Caribbean for the Winter season.In the 4th Qtr 2017 Stevenage will launch Capri Cruises, a cruise line targeting the vacation-ownership cruise consumer. The first ship will operate in the North-Central Caribbean region which includes the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Turks & Caicos, and Mexico.

Education

• University of Miami Herbert Business School

  MBA - Graduation Dec 2013, Management

  2011 — 2013

• Howard University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology and Chemistry

  1981 — 1986

• University of Miami School of Law

  JD, Maritime

  1993 — 1996

Skills

• Nonprofits
• Sales
• Social Media
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Service
• Management
• Sales Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Budgets
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Public Speaking
• Negotiation
• Business Strategy
• Product Development
• Flights
• Contract Negotiation
• Training
• New Business Development