Do you know a "Jack Of All Trades?" We do, and he has the skills to achieve anything he wants. He's not a baker or a candlestick maker, he's a marketing genius and the captain of his own vessel.
Gary Torello is a Haddam, CT resident and small business owner, operating 2 different full time businesses: QGM, LLC; a web development and marketing firm that specializes in helping other businesses succeed, and Central CT Marine Sales; a local yacht brokerage. In what little time he has left he is an active member of the Chester Rotary; spending time and resources to help others in the community, and last but not least operates a Karaoke/DJ business part time.
Gary is very proud of his family. His older son is a successful business man in West Hartford. His youngest son is 20. He is currently enlisted in the Navy on the carrier USS George Washington - stationed in Japan.
The Captain
Gary has been boating since before he could walk. Sailing first on the waters in and around Old Saybrook from age 8. Now just a tad older, his experience includes sailing small and medium sailboats and operating power boats from 13 to 50 feet. Gary recently underwent five months of training for his 50 ton masters captain's licence.
If not around the docks at Midway Marina he can most often be found on his own vessel "Carpathia" a restored antique 32' Luhrs.
"I have had the pleasure of boarding the Carpathia several times during the summer months over the past several years," boasted Yertip's Editor. "Gary has such a vast knowledge of boating and the surrounding waterways. He may not be able to fly you to the moon, but he can sail you to the Goodspeed."
His extensive experience owning, operating, and restoring boats is an invaluable asset to his
brokerage clients.
The Technology
Gary is also the President and owner of QGM, and has been involved in marketing and the computer related marketing solutions for clients since 1983. His computer & Internet experience dates back even farther; involved in computer aided business solutions first in 1979 and was one of the first on the Internet in 1980 (with a teletype machine!).
He
directly supervises and is involved in all aspects of the site
development, including goal definition, website development, graphics
development, and support programming.QGM offers Consulting Services, Web Development, Print Production, Graphic Design and Multimedia Services. You can also find their link on the Yertip.com Homepage.
Bring It On The Music
"I started doing Karaoke and DJ stuff because it was just a few years ago I was afraid to sing in public.. now I really enjoy it."
Grown
from a love of music, singing, and entertaining others, Gary serves the
Connecticut River valley area where he travels to customer locations
and makes sure guests have a blast choosing from over 20,000 songs and
singing their hearts out! He can also provide MC, DJ, Microphones and
Sound Reinforcement, and coverage for shows, productions, etc. Gary can be seen monthly at The Ivory Restaurant for Karaoke Saturday Nights. He recently MC'ed for the Town of Chester's Downtown Halloween Party (dressed as Elvis!), and
provided sound system support at the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec 6 in Chester.
Gary summed it up for us:
"I can build almost anything and I enjoy it immensely; deck, shed, garage, furniture, remodeling, etc."
The Possibilities
Yertip.com has made a pledge to use all three of Gary's talents to help spread the word about Tipping It Forward. Sometime in the near future, when the stars have aligned, we want Gary to captain one of his boats, flying a large "Tip It Forward" flag, playing Karaoke favorites, into Boston Harbor on a nice early Summer Afternoon. We'll step off the boat and head straight for the Harpoon Brewery!
In need of some entertainment? Like Gary on Facebook, for invites to The Ivory Restaurant and other events in the area.
QGM. LLC link http://www.QGM.com
Central CT Marine Sales, LLC link http://www.CTmarinesales.com
Karaoke / DJ link: http://www.Karaoke-CT.com
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