Freddy Marinelli

Operations and property leader with eight years of experience overseeing complex operations, managing vendors and contractors, and building the systems that keep everything running. Proven track record leading construction and renovation projects, running a company from the ground up, and turning loosely defined goals into completed work. Equally comfortable on the creative side, having led a full company rebrand, produced and branded content, and built a short-term rental operation to sustained five-star standards.

Known for discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs before being asked. Adaptable by nature, comfortable moving between structured systems and evolving demands, and capable of taking ownership of any operation and making it run.

Business Operations Manager at Water's Edge Development, LLC. (2020-06 – Present)

Founding team member and operational lead at a Connecticut-based contractor serving commercial aerospace manufacturers, responsible for running the business end to end and overseeing projects, vendors, and staff.

• Built and ran the company's full operations from the ground up, overseeing everything from estimating and project management through HR and accounting, scaling to approximately $1.5M in annual sales
• Served as the owner's representative on construction projects, coordinating trades, vendors, and subcontractors while managing budgets, timelines, and scope to keep work on track and on standard
• Led and held accountable a team of under 10, providing clear direction, structured priorities, and followthrough across concurrent projects
• Designed onboarding, payroll, safety training, and scheduling systems, creating documented processes and preventative structures that eliminated cost and time discrepancies

Executive Assistant & Operations Lead at 2020 Facility Services Corp. (2018-06 – 2020-06)

Right hand to executive leadership at a Connecticut-based facilities management company specializing in rigging, construction, and warehousing, trusted with operations, systems, and sensitive matters.

• Managed calendars, communications, scheduling, and logistics for executive leadership, serving as the trusted liaison between leadership and clients, vendors, and stakeholders
• Researched and implemented an all-in-one operational platform that connected estimating, dispatching, and invoicing, replacing manual paperwork and creating real-time visibility across departments
• Handled confidential business and financial information with complete discretion while anticipating leadership's needs and removing obstacles before they arose

Freelance Brand, Content & Property Work at Independent (2020-01 – Present)

Independent brand, content, and property management work for small businesses and personal brands.

• Produced, edited, and branded a podcast from the ground up for a coaching business, owning the full creative process from concept and visual identity through publishing, along with its social media presence across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Built and managed the full operational system for a short-term rental (Airbnb) property, designing seamless guest-to-guest turnovers across cleaning, lawn care, and preparation while managing guest communication and experience
• Maintained Superhost status and a five-star rating for over two years through reliable systems, high standards, and genuine attention to the guest experience

Bartender at Gioia Cafe and Bar (2023-12 – Present)

High-volume, guest-facing hospitality role at a New Haven Italian restaurant and bar on Wooster Street.

• Built trusted relationships with ownership and a loyal guest following through reliable, personalized, discreet service under pressure
• Earned a rapid promotion at an establishment that typically hires only experienced staff, demonstrating adaptability and the ability to earn trust quickly

Bachelor of Science in Business Management & Entrepreneurship – Endicott College (2020)

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship – International College of Management (2019-01 – 2019-05)