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Kevin F. Vanacore Stuart, Fl 34994 352-598-0011 CAREER SUMMARY Several years of management experience on select estate properties. Experienced Project Manager capable of working with municipal & county governments, contractors, architects, & interior designers. Excellent completion record concerning significant building & renovation projects. Proficient in establishing cost cutting measures on all operations. Strong background involving breeding & racing thoroughbred horses. Significant knowledge of the marine industry, including care & operation of boats & dock construction. Experience relevant to design & construction process of world class Yachts. 2002 - Present Estate Manager Six Private Estates owned by a Forbes 100 List Member Chicago, IL — Lake Forest, IL — Lake Geneva, WI — Aspen, CO — Ocala, FL- Ocean hammock, FL, Palm Beach, FL, Martha's Vineyard, MA Present responsibilities include management of Six select properties for a high profile Business Executive. Director of several large-scale construction & renovation projects. Development and Management of 1,587 acres of Equestrian Operations. Initiated several significant property acquisitions. Responsible for recruiting all estate personnel. Overseer of a private Automobile Collection, Vintage & Modern Boat Collection, and all personal family assets. Recent Projects completed include multiple home renovations, building a World Class Polo Facility, and a large scale pond & irrigation system. Presently the owner's representative on the construction of a 57 meter Tri-deck World Exploration Yacht. 1998 — 2002 Estate Manager Three Private Estates owned by a Forbes 100 List Member Mill Neck, NY — Millbrook, NY —Jupiter Island, FL Daily management of three select estates totaling in excess of 325 acres. Responsible for management & hiring of household and grounds staff on each estate, security of estates, and liaison to all vendors & trades conducting business with the properties. Participated in major land acquisitions with owner. Project Manager for large building and renovation projects, including a one of a kind Victorian Palm Conservatory. Extensive experience working with architects, designers, general contractors, and municipal & county governments. Additional responsibilities included management of aviation division & large marine division consisting of two yachts, powerboats, and personal watercraft. Initiated sound budgeting & marketing programs on an acquisition of a 900-acre golf and country club. EFTA00309497 1994 —1998 Property Manager Old Salem Farm North Salem, NY Responsible for the day to day maintenance of the grounds, homes, & buildings on this Westchester County Property. Directed all public and private events at property. Designed and directed renovations to property including property clearing & all aspects of pasture and fencing layout. Recruited all personnel. Created a working budget for property maintenance. Improved efficiency of staff and daily operations, resulting in reduced operating costs. Established favorable terms & pricing with vendors supplying goods to Old Salem. Responsible for selection, operation, and maintenance of all equipment necessary for maintenance of the property. 1985 —1994 Estate/Farm Manager Winter Haven Farm Ocala, FL Courtland Farm Easton, MD Directed all operations of two Estate/Farm properties in excess of 700 acres. Developed highly successful programs involving the breeding and racing of thoroughbred horses. General lawn & pasture care, tree care, selection & operation of all necessary tractors, machinery, & equipment. Worked directly with all tradesman & contractors on repairs, renovations, and additions to the properties. Extensive work with town & country governmental agencies involving permitting for new projects. Winter Haven Farm: Directed & organized an extensive thoroughbred farnVestate property from inception. Improved quality of lawns and pasture, safety pruning of all large specimen trees, additional planting & irrigation of new trees on this 200 acre property. Repairs & renovations to several of the existing structures, directed the construction of new homes and associated buildings for the property. Recruited and trained staff members to assist with care of property. Courtland Farm: Relocated to Maryland to take charge of the development of a new 500 acre waterfront estate. Conceptualized & coordinated designs of barns, fence lines, roadways, water systems, & pastures for a virgin property. Hands-on care of lawns, pastures, buildings, & homes. Repaired bulkheads along the waterfront & rebuilt boat docks on the property. 1979 —1985 Estate/Farm Manager Sunnytield Farm Bedford, NY Directed successful thoroughbred breeding program on a select 300 acres property. Responsibilities included hiring & training staff, establishing & managing client base for revenues, participation in major thoroughbred auctions, and the overall care of the facility EFTA00309498 including property, building, and homes. 1974 — 1979 Dolphin Trainer, Research Assistant, & Animal Caretaker Marine Mammal Research Whitney Laboratory Marineland, FL Worked under direct supervision of Dr. David Caldwell at the Maine Mammal Research Facility. Trained and cared for Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins involved in sonar experimentation. Collected field data concerning the migratory patterns of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins native to the Northeast Coast of Florida. Worked with Dolphins under the guidance of the U.S. Naval Marine Mammal Program. Involvement included care of animals, facilities management, and operation of filtration systems. EDUCATION University of New Hampshire MEMBERSHIPS Porsche Club of America Florida Outdoor Writer's Association Former Chairperson, Westchester County Special Olympics Program The Cousteau Society EFTA00309499