Melissa Alice Banas
Ft. Lauderdale
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced Yacht Stewardess. With three seasons of experience providing exceptional guest service maintaining a clean and tidy interior environment. Proven ability to manage guest requests, prepare meals and drinks, handle laundry and linen, and maintain meticulous inventory control. Possessing a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and dedication to providing a luxurious and comfortable experience for all guests.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Stewardess
M/Y Row-It
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Private Azimut yacht, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Yacht used primarily for coastal day/overnight trips, Palm Beach to Key West.
- General Steward/Hostess responsibilities.
- Provisioning and formulated guest travel itineraries and excursions, overseeing guest's pets while onboard.
- Taught owners and guests some meditation and yoga.
- Seasonal as needed
Stewardess
S/F Sonny Boy
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Private tournament ready express sportfish, Los Suenos, Costa Rica, Central America.
- Provisioning and meal preparation for day fishing trips and general steward duties.
- Responsible for videography (GoPro) and photography of owner and owner's guest's experiences.
- Private tournament ready express sportfish, Los Suenos, Costa Rica, Central America.
- Temporary
Stewardess
S/F Bob Along
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Private tournament ready sportfish. Bahamas cruising/fishing.
- Provisioning, meal preparation and general steward responsibilities.
- Experience on the owner's tender for day trips, a 34' center console.
- Private tournament ready sportfish. Bahamas cruising/fishing.
- Seasonal, owner sold boat
Stewardess
S/F Grander
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Private tournament ready sportfish. Florida east coast fishing cruising.
- Provisioning, general steward responsibilities.
- Seasonal, owner moved boat out of country
Bartender
Key Bar
New York
01.2016 - 03.2022
- Serving all beer, mixed drinks and shots.
Server
Radicchio Restaurant
Ridgewood
01.2016 - 03.2022
- Server for a fine dining Italian restaurant with silver service. Emphasizing on hospitality and guest experience.
Education
STCW -
Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship
Piney Point, MDSkills
- Bartending
- Floristry
- Table Decor
- Time Management/Scheduling
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal relations
- Menu planning
- Exceptional communication skills
- Emergency procedures
- Time management
- Silver Service
- Cooking
- Drivers License NY 7148088554
- USA Passport expires-07/12/30
- No Tattoos & Non Smoker
- US Citizen 11/22/1974
- Hobbies & Interests: I grew up by the water, as my family owned a marina I love boating, fishing, and traveling when not working I’m passionate about the ocean, and ocean conservation When on land, I enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fitness and yoga I’m also very creative and went to college for fashion design I also enjoy spending time with children and pets
References
- Rick O'Neill, Captain, Row-It, 561-945-8301, rick_oneill@yahoo.com
- Christaenz, Captain, Sonny Boy, 506-8872-9274, On Request
- Rob Osborn, Captain, Bob Along, 786-810-3387, marlinchaser@gmail.com
- John Starks, Captain, Grander, 305-747-4617, On request
Timeline
Stewardess
M/Y Row-It
07.2024 - 06.2025
Stewardess
S/F Sonny Boy
07.2024 - 07.2024
Stewardess
S/F Bob Along
05.2023 - 07.2024
Stewardess
S/F Grander
12.2022 - 05.2023
Bartender
Key Bar
01.2016 - 03.2022
Server
Radicchio Restaurant
01.2016 - 03.2022
STCW -
Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship