Getting the job done: Sunset Harbor Yacht Club's Shawn Abbatessa
DAYTONA BEACH -- Shawn Abbatessa was hired at Sunset Harbor Yacht Club as membership director in February of last year, but after just six weeks he was promoted to chief operating officer.
He now supervises the overall operations of the club.
Abbatessa, who worked in the Orlando hospitality industry for 15 years before moving to the Daytona Beach area, said he's working to provide quality service and experience to members.
"The venue speaks for itself," he said. "In our opinion, it's the most beautiful venue in Volusia County."
Abbatessa spoke to The News-Journal recently about the ins and outs of his job.
What's your vision for Sunset Harbor Yacht Club?
It's an interesting question because when the owner built the yacht club, he and his wife obviously had a vision, and that was to bring excellence to Daytona and provide the area a setting where not only families and individuals but businesspeople could come. That vision continues today.