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Paula Bonetzky

Chief Stewardess
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Paula Bonetzky

Summary

I am seeking an opportunity to utilize my talents and skills to enhance and facilitate the seamless operation of a yacht’s interior or private home. My diverse professional career in yachting, events, and personal experiences as a world traveler have provided me with a unique combination of skills that would be best suited in the private sector of service. I am a poised, personable and detail-oriented team player that has strong organizational skills and dedicated to excellent guest relations.

Overview

29
years of professional experience
5
Certificates

Work History

Self-employeed
Fort Lauderdale, FL

CHIEF STEWARDESS
01.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Built a busy freelance business in the yachting & private service industries
  • Exercised my interpersonal, organizational and creative talents to provide exceptional levels of service
  • Created and executed innovative themed events and table settings
  • Maintained interiors to superior levels of perfection
  • Outfitted interiors with fine china, cutlery, glassware and interior decor
  • Trained junior stewardesses in all aspects of job
  • Fulfilled watchkeeping duties
  • Created a successful repeat client base. Including several long-term contracts on yachts ranging from 73 ft to 175 ft. Such contracts include but not limited to: M/Y Aquarius 73' April 2022 - present, M/Y SeaNash 164' May 2023, M/Y Buckpasser 124' Aug 2022 - July 2023, M/Y Harmonic Waves 135' Mar 2022 - Mar 2023, M/Y Ocean Club 161' Feb 2022 - March 2022, M/Y Lucky Lady 85' Nov 2019 - Oct 2021, 360 Concierge & Staffing, Miami Dec 2015 - Dec 2018

Calico Corners
Dublin, OH

DESIGN ASSOCIATE
01.2013 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Tailored design solutions to achieve customers’ visions & personal style
  • Utilized careful attention to detail ensuring accuracy of measurements
  • Coordinated professional installation of designs
  • Exceeded monthly sales quotas

American Concours Foundation
Bridgehampton, NY

CONSIGNMENT SPECIALIST
02.2008 - 09.2008

Job overview

  • Trained to master details of classic car business Consigned, researched, photographed & wrote details for online charitable auctions
  • Planned & implemented a vintage car road-rally & luncheon fundraiser, ultimately raising over 60K to support a local charity
  • Designed road rally program, logos & decals
  • Completed budget reports & profit-and-loss analysis for the event

Ashkin Estate
East Hampton, NY

HOUSE MANAGER
05.2007 - 09.2007

Job overview

  • Managed household for seasonal rental including organizing & moving into home
  • Served as live-in assistant to couple
  • Supervised team of 3 household staff
  • Coordinated contractors for all maintenance projects
  • Managed supplies, inventory and provisions
  • Greeted guests and coordinated dinner parties
  • Planned several special themed dinner parties

Private Yachting Sector
Ft Lauderdale, FL

CHIEF STEWARDESS
01.2000 - 01.2007

Job overview

  • Created freelance business as well as held permanent positions on luxury private & charter yachts ranging from 92 ft to 172 ft
  • Prepared 157’ yacht for 3 week crossing to the Med and busy charter season.
  • Interviewed and hired junior stewardesses
  • Able to access each vessel’s individual needs & quickly learn it’s program to ensure a smooth trip without needing a lot of guidance
  • Outfitted yachts’ interior per new owner’s requests
  • Hired live entertainment, masseuses and transportation per charter guests requests
  • Greeted guests and coordinated with department heads of vessel ensuring all guests needs were met to enjoy their experience to the upmost satisfaction
  • Responsible for interior provisioning and adhered to specific budgets
  • Coordinated with Chef to ensure seamless meal services
  • Silver service trained

CULTURAL SEEKER, Independent World Traveler/Worldwide

VOLUNTEER
01.1995 - 01.2000

Job overview

  • Traveled to Tanzania, Africa with non-profit Global Volunteers
  • Volunteer activities included teaching children, assisting village physician and improving school and village facilities
  • Afterward embarked on 5-year solo sabbatical traveling around the world
  • Taught English in Japan to supplement trip
  • Immersed myself in new and different cultures
  • Challenged my mind to new ideas & ways to problem solve while living in foreign countries

Education

Denison University
Granville, OH

Bachelor of Arts from Economics
01.1985 - 1 1989

Skills

Exceptional Communicatorundefined

Certification

STCW95/Refresher

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Timeline

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11-2021

CHIEF STEWARDESS

Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current

DESIGN ASSOCIATE

Calico Corners
01.2013 - 01.2015

CONSIGNMENT SPECIALIST

American Concours Foundation
02.2008 - 09.2008

Level 2 Food & Hygiene

06-2007

HOUSE MANAGER

Ashkin Estate
05.2007 - 09.2007

Silver Service Training

05-2007

STCW95/Refresher

08-2005

CHIEF STEWARDESS

Private Yachting Sector
01.2000 - 01.2007

PADI Rescue Diver

08-1998

VOLUNTEER

CULTURAL SEEKER, Independent World Traveler/Worldwide
01.1995 - 01.2000

Denison University

Bachelor of Arts from Economics
01.1985 - 1 1989

Interests

Art

Interior Design

Photography

Scuba Diving

Traveling & Exploring

Animals Welfare

Dog lover


Interests

Art

Interior Design

Photography

Scuba Diving

Traveling & Exploring

Animal Welfare

Dog lover

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