Amanda Weyers
South Africa,Gauteng
Summary
Versatile maritime and hospitality leader combining interior management, crew support, and guest-facing service across private and charter environments. Known for training new staff, handling administration, maintaining compliance, and creating well-run, welcoming spaces through organisation, communication, and steady leadership.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Various Positions (Deckhand, Stewardess, Cook, Chief Stewardess, Interior Manager)
Exclusive Yacht Experience
07.2011 - Current
- Managed operations on motor and sailing yachts and catamarans, progressing from deckhand to chief stewardess and interior manager.
- Oversaw staff management, delivered training, facilitated guest service, and executed accounting tasks while ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
- Participated in the preparation and execution of ship drills, including fire and abandon ship.
- Loaded equipment, tools and supplies onboard vessels using hoisting equipment and team effort.
- Watched out for problems and issued alerts upon detecting issues to facilitate safe navigation of vessels.
Port and Clearance Officer
Holland American Cruise Line
Miami
12.2010 - 06.2011
Executive Housekeeper / Rooms Division Manager / Asst Hotel Manager
Orion Promenade Hotel Group
Nelspruit
08.2010 - 12.2010
Rooms Division Manager
Hans Merensky Hotel, Golf Estate and Spa
Phalaborwa, Limpopo
04.2010 - 07.2010
Executive Housekeeper / Duty Manager / Shop Manager
Zwahili private Game Lodge
Nelspruit
11.2009 - 04.2010
Crew Purser / Asst. Personnel Manager
Norwegian / Carnival Cruise Line
Miami
01.2008 - 07.2009
Butler / Coordinator / Asst. Butler Manager
Ritz Carlton, Al Sharq Village and Spa
Doha
10.2006 - 01.2008
Hotel Administrative Coordinator
Carnival Cruise Lines
Miami
11.2004 - 05.2006
Office Coordinator
East Molesey Police Station
East Molesey
06.2004 - 11.2004
Duty Manager / Asst Conference and Banqueting Manager
The Ship Hotel
Weybridge, Surry
05.2002 - 05.2004
PA to Management / Billing Administrator
Tri-Cover (Pty) Ltd
Centurion, Gauteng
07.2001 - 04.2002
PA to Marketing Divisions (Temporary)
Multifund Financial and Insurance Services
Centurion, Gauteng
04.2001 - 06.2001
Hospitality Management / General Administrative Skills
Mercure Business Hotel
Midrand, Gauteng
07.1999 - 01.2001
Switchboard Operators and Customer Services Representative/ Claims Administrator
Thebe Hosken Insurance Brokers
Hatfield, South Africa
07.1996 - 02.1999
Switchboard Operators and Customer Service Representatives
Plastoria Paint and Distribution
Pretoria, South Africa
06.1995 - 02.1996
Typist / Leave Personnel Officer
Department of Education
Pretoria, South Africa
03.1994 - 06.1995
Hostess / Waitress
La Cantina Restaurant
Pretoria, South Africa
01.1991 - 01.1994
Education
Food Safety Level 2 - Events coordinator, Floristry, Barista; Wine, Intro. to bartending and mixology, Intro. Nutrition, Child: early years development, Introduction to animal care and welfare
Alison
01.2025
Professional Customer Service & Skills -
01.2025
Adult Education - Design and development Workplace/training assessments skill
01.2025
Accounts Cash control - Time Management
01.2015
STCW2010 - RIB Master License, Stewardess, Hostess, Yacht Hand
PYT/ MCA Recognized
01.2011
Personal awareness - Ethics, Environmental and Social policies
01.2010
Health & Safety - ISPS, Security Awareness, Narcotics, Crowd Management, Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics, ESMS, Social media Policy, Marlin's English, NORO Virus, Sanitation, Prevention Hazardous Waste awareness, Bomb threat, Personal & Chemical awareness
MERSETA
01.2010
Coaching the Coached - Becoming a mentor - Correct training procedure from within
01.2010
Professional Butler - Butler Coordinator, Childcare, Silver Service, LMS- Labor Management System, Chemical Awareness, Alaska Cleaning Comp. - Executive Stewarding (Provisioning, cleaning, replacement, and stock control)
RIT Z Carlton
01.2008
Secretarial -
CTU
Skills
- Operational management
- Service excellence
- Leadership
- Staff development
- Training
- Mentoring
- Guidance
- Personalised guest experiences
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Support
- Organisation
- Multitasking
- Pressure management
- Resourcefulness
- Adaptability
- Improvement focus
- Timely responses
- Diligence
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Empathy
- Kindness
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Approachability
- Calmness
- Graciousness
- Graciousness
Custom Section
- 2010-01-01, Three-time recipient of the internal FIVE
- Customer Service AWARD at Sharq Village and Spa
- 2010-01-01, Newport Boat Show / Set up and event participation / As a team, we won first place in the Charter Unique water presentation display
Personal Information
Driving Licence: 1
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/amandaweyers-a31652152
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Swimming
- Traveling
- Collaborating with people in creative environments
- Children and animal care
Timeline
Various Positions (Deckhand, Stewardess, Cook, Chief Stewardess, Interior Manager)
Exclusive Yacht Experience
07.2011 - Current
Port and Clearance Officer
Holland American Cruise Line
12.2010 - 06.2011
Executive Housekeeper / Rooms Division Manager / Asst Hotel Manager
Orion Promenade Hotel Group
08.2010 - 12.2010
Rooms Division Manager
Hans Merensky Hotel, Golf Estate and Spa
04.2010 - 07.2010
Executive Housekeeper / Duty Manager / Shop Manager
Zwahili private Game Lodge
11.2009 - 04.2010
Crew Purser / Asst. Personnel Manager
Norwegian / Carnival Cruise Line
01.2008 - 07.2009
Butler / Coordinator / Asst. Butler Manager
Ritz Carlton, Al Sharq Village and Spa
10.2006 - 01.2008
Hotel Administrative Coordinator
Carnival Cruise Lines
11.2004 - 05.2006
Office Coordinator
East Molesey Police Station
06.2004 - 11.2004
Duty Manager / Asst Conference and Banqueting Manager
The Ship Hotel
05.2002 - 05.2004
PA to Management / Billing Administrator
Tri-Cover (Pty) Ltd
07.2001 - 04.2002
PA to Marketing Divisions (Temporary)
Multifund Financial and Insurance Services
04.2001 - 06.2001
Hospitality Management / General Administrative Skills
Mercure Business Hotel
07.1999 - 01.2001
Switchboard Operators and Customer Services Representative/ Claims Administrator
Thebe Hosken Insurance Brokers
07.1996 - 02.1999
Switchboard Operators and Customer Service Representatives
Plastoria Paint and Distribution
06.1995 - 02.1996
Typist / Leave Personnel Officer
Department of Education
03.1994 - 06.1995
Hostess / Waitress
La Cantina Restaurant
01.1991 - 01.1994
Food Safety Level 2 - Events coordinator, Floristry, Barista; Wine, Intro. to bartending and mixology, Intro. Nutrition, Child: early years development, Introduction to animal care and welfare
Alison
Professional Customer Service & Skills -
Adult Education - Design and development Workplace/training assessments skill
Accounts Cash control - Time Management
STCW2010 - RIB Master License, Stewardess, Hostess, Yacht Hand
PYT/ MCA Recognized
Personal awareness - Ethics, Environmental and Social policies
Health & Safety - ISPS, Security Awareness, Narcotics, Crowd Management, Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics, ESMS, Social media Policy, Marlin's English, NORO Virus, Sanitation, Prevention Hazardous Waste awareness, Bomb threat, Personal & Chemical awareness
MERSETA
Coaching the Coached - Becoming a mentor - Correct training procedure from within
Professional Butler - Butler Coordinator, Childcare, Silver Service, LMS- Labor Management System, Chemical Awareness, Alaska Cleaning Comp. - Executive Stewarding (Provisioning, cleaning, replacement, and stock control)
RIT Z Carlton
Secretarial -
CTU