Katelin McDonald

M/Y BLADE is a heavy private use yacht with an exceptional 5 star silver service standard. While on motor yacht blade;

• Constructed interiors daily, weekly, and biweekly task list while-list new Chief Stewardess was transitioning on board.
• Rotated between all areas of interior; service, laundry and housekeeping, as well fenders on deck.
• Stepped into leadership position while Chief Stewardess was occupied.
• Worked hand in hand with 3rd stewardess, sharing product knowledge, organizational hacks, importance of time management.
• Coordinated food deliveries/crew lunches when chef was off board while keeping well organized invoice system for Captain.
• Kept updated spreadsheets of all interior inventory.
• Created unique flower decor, fresh from local markets, throughout interior and exterior weekly/daily.

• Trained total interior of 3.
• Created interior system of daily, weekly, and bi-weekly tasks to keep yacht at highest standard possible.
• Ordered all crew uniforms
• Kept record of yachts interior/exterior spending amounts including crew provisions, professional cleanings (carpets/rugs/cushions/blinds) as well as cleaning products and tools.
• Maintaining daily updates to spreadsheets insuring yacht stays within monthly budget.
• Created turn over binder/spread sheet for new chief steward, creating easy flow transition.
• Assisted chef with all guest/crew provision orders.

• Hired and trained 3 rotational stewardess's to accompany myself when hosting large company events and parties.
• Organized all flower arrangements, decor, and large provision orders for charters as well as organizing crew meals.
• Event Setup and Management.
• Head of service.
• Bartending with up to 15+ guest with high standard of organization and prolificacy.
• Kept up with all Daily housekeeping duties as well as restocking bar and galley inventory.
• Personally spoke to owner/main charter guest— fulfilling request while Maintaining high levels of professionalism and excellent customer service.
• Hairstyling for owner / Crew Haircuts

• Trained 2 stewardess's to assist with bartending and service on larger cruises.
• Collaborated with owner and chef to develop personalized dinner menus that meets owner's preferences and dietary needs as well as specialized menu for owner's dog, ensuring that all ingredients are safe and healthy.
• Provide attentive, professional service during meal times, serving courses and drinks with precision and care.
• Created unique personalized event setups for various company's hosted aboard.
• Managed fast-paced bar environment, mixing drinks for 20+ guests with speed and accuracy
• Fostered welcoming, enjoyable atmosphere for owner and guests, using humor and friendly conversation to create comfortable environment.

• Created personalized bar set up depending on season, creating personalized seasonal/holiday drinks.
• Created themed charactery boards.
• Assisted captain with fenders, lines and calling distance.
• Decorated exterior light show for christmas yacht parade.
• Created custom playlist for holiday events.

• Worked with both men and women Features in high profile magazines such as vogue, schon! magazine, shagmag, etc
• Hired and trained personal assistants.
• Creative directed photo and short film productions.
• Blonde specialist, expert in highlights, platinum, balayage and lived in color for both men and women.
• Expert in red carpet/high fashion hair styling.

• Finished all senior stylist clients with personalized styling in timely manner.
• Organized Paul Mitchell students daily schedules.
• Taught product knowledge to students and clients as well as managing team bounding exercises.

• Produced VIP Guest list for events.
• Promoting events and special guest performances weekly.
• Provided unique bottle shows.
• Built solid rapport with many frequent patrons to cultivate guest loyalty.