Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Jessica Edwards

Jessica Edwards

Hollywood,FL

Summary

Seasoned hospitality professional with over ten years of experience in the yachting industry, specializing in mega yacht operations, estate management, project management, and high-end bartending. Proficient in Excel with a demonstrated ability to outperform in high-pressure environments while maintaining exceptional service standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Assistant

Andrew Dyet
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Maintained accurate bookkeeping records and managed monthly accounts.
  • Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.

Yacht Operation Compliance

Y.CO YACHT MANAGEMENT
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • In charge of 10-12 vessel's yacht operations ranging different flag states and class societies from 50M-80M
  • Daily tasks included communication with each vessel on conducting SSAS test, scheduling flag and class annuals and general attendance, verifying certificates and LSA/FFE approvals, communication with insurance for renewal and shipyard agreements, company feedback reports monthly and emergency protocol and procedure and drills when required.

Head of Interior

PRIVATE ESTATE
04.2021 - 01.2022

· Managed estate, overseeing maintenance, security, and vendor relations.

· Coordinated with contractors, designers, and suppliers to execute projects according to specifications.

Chief Stewardess

M/Y SHE'S A TEN 47m OCEANFAST I PRIVATE
11.2019 - 02.2021

Chef, Stewardess and Mate

M/Y BEBA 70FT FLEMING I PRIVATE
05.2019 - 08.2019

Chief Stewardess- Temporary Position

M/Y CHANTAL MA VIE 58m FEADSHIP I PRIVATE
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Mentored junior crew members, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.

2nd Stewardess

M/Y I LOVE THIS BOAT 44m CHRISTENSEN I CHARTER
12.2017 - 01.2018
  • 1 week New Year's Eve charter with 11 guests and 7 crew
  • Earned recognition from management for consistently demonstrating outstanding teamwork, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Chief Stewardess (solo)- Temporary Position

M/Y WINNING DRIVE 40m WESTPORT I PRIVATE
08.2017 - 11.2017

Chief Stewardess

M/Y TEMPTATION 37.5m PALMER JOHNSON I CHARTER-PRIVATE
12.2016 - 07.2017

2nd Stewardess

M/Y FELIX 70m AMADEUS I PRIVATE
12.2015 - 09.2016
  • Sub managed an interior team of 7 while creating a solid foundation in my position as 2nd stewardess
  • Delivery of new boat from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale
  • Implemented, managed and organized a thorough interior inventory between both vessels merging and relocating of all crockery, cutlery, glassware, towels/linens, decorations/vases and uniform
  • Overseeing and mentoring of the vessel Interior cleaning schedule detailing to a meticulous standard
  • Head of breakfast service and Canapé while rotating head of dinner service with chief stew
  • Purchased and arranged all flower arrangements for guest trips and cared for them
  • Administrative work included putting together cleaning and procedural checklists and inventories
  • Guest on interior scheduling
  • This was my 5th yard period aboard FELIX extremely busy yard period for two months
  • All departments had upgrades and improvements done.

2nd Stewardess

M/Y FELIX 52m AMELS I PRIVATE
06.2014 - 12.2015
  • Full rotation between housekeeping, cabins and laundry weekly when guest were on busy 10 week seasons with 1 week to 1 day turn around
  • Head of breakfast service and Canapé while rotating head of dinner service with chief stew
  • Interior detailing and care for delicate surfaces and materials
  • Provisioning for a crew of 13 (over seas and American)
  • Thrived in the role of chief stew at the end of the season and prepared the boat for two boat shows (Monaco and Fort Lauderdale 2015)
  • Coordinating with the captain on a daily basis of requirements for the change over on a bigger vessel.

Head Bartender & Trainer

GRILLE 401, LAS OLAS
06.2011 - 03.2014

Education

Florida Atlantic University- Completed 3 Years
Boca Raton, FL

Skills

  • Yacht Operations
  • Estate & Project Management
  • Excel (Recent coursework completed)
  • Team Leadership
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail
  • Instrumental in purchasing of linens, uniforms, flowers, cigars and provisions
  • Knowledge of care and treatment of interior elements of fine art, furniture and expensive fabrics and linen
  • Inventory management
  • Advanced Bartending
  • Culinary, banquet and event planning background

Certification

  • STCW
  • ENG1
  • Interior Advance Service
  • Food Safety in Catering (HABC Level 2)

References

· Captain Matthew Lowe: (954)258-5096

· Chief Stewardess Carly Benjamin: (813)992-5037

· Kayla Goodson: (770)530-5603

Timeline

Personal Assistant

Andrew Dyet
02.2024 - 04.2024

Yacht Operation Compliance

Y.CO YACHT MANAGEMENT
01.2022 - 03.2023

Head of Interior

PRIVATE ESTATE
04.2021 - 01.2022

Chief Stewardess

M/Y SHE'S A TEN 47m OCEANFAST I PRIVATE
11.2019 - 02.2021

Chef, Stewardess and Mate

M/Y BEBA 70FT FLEMING I PRIVATE
05.2019 - 08.2019

Chief Stewardess- Temporary Position

M/Y CHANTAL MA VIE 58m FEADSHIP I PRIVATE
06.2018 - 10.2018

2nd Stewardess

M/Y I LOVE THIS BOAT 44m CHRISTENSEN I CHARTER
12.2017 - 01.2018

Chief Stewardess (solo)- Temporary Position

M/Y WINNING DRIVE 40m WESTPORT I PRIVATE
08.2017 - 11.2017

Chief Stewardess

M/Y TEMPTATION 37.5m PALMER JOHNSON I CHARTER-PRIVATE
12.2016 - 07.2017

2nd Stewardess

M/Y FELIX 70m AMADEUS I PRIVATE
12.2015 - 09.2016

2nd Stewardess

M/Y FELIX 52m AMELS I PRIVATE
06.2014 - 12.2015

Head Bartender & Trainer

GRILLE 401, LAS OLAS
06.2011 - 03.2014

Florida Atlantic University- Completed 3 Years
Jessica Edwards