Qualifications & Professional Development

✅ Luxury Yacht Chef Experience
Successfully completed a freelance yacht chef contract in the Bahamas, including meal planning, provisioning, guest dining, fresh seafood preparation, and daily galley operations aboard a private yacht. 

✅ SERV Safe Manager Certification
Valid through December 2030

✅ SCUBA Certified
Certified recreational diver with experience in both freshwater and saltwater environments.

✅ Professional Mixology Training
Completed professional mixology school with an advanced refresher course currently scheduled as part of my culinary education.

✅ Butchery & Meat Fabrication Experience
Hands-on experience with meat fabrication, portioning, trimming, and preparation across a variety of proteins.

✅ Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing Experience
Extensive experience catching, cleaning, filleting, and preparing a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater fish, with a passion for utilizing the freshest available seafood. 

✅ Tender Driving & Docking Experience
Experience safely operating and docking yacht tenders, transporting guests, crew, and provisions while maintaining a strong focus on safety and professionalism.

✅ Guest Transportation
Experience transporting guests safely between yachts, marinas, beaches, and shore excursions while providing courteous and professional service.

✅ Provisioning by Tender
Experience coordinating and transporting food, beverages, and supplies from shore to yacht, ensuring efficient provisioning operations.

✅ Yacht Operations Experience
Experience living and working aboard private yachts, adapting to the unique demands of life at sea while supporting daily vessel operations beyond the galley.

🟡Culinary Arts Degree (In Progress)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2027

🟡STCW Basic Safety Training (In Progress)
The internationally recognized safety certification required for professional crew working aboard commercial yachts.

🟡 ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate (Planned)
Professional medical examination required for many positions within the yachting industry.

🟡 CPR & AED Certification (In Progress)

🟡 First Aid Certification (In Progress)

🟡 Advanced Bread & Pastry Development (In Progress)
Current areas of focus include:

• Croissants 
• Laminated Dough 
• English Muffins 
• Crêpes 
• Artisan Breads 

🟡 Luxury Yacht Galley Operations (Professional Development)

Current areas of study include:

• Provisioning 
• Inventory Management 
• Preference Sheets 
• Dietary Accommodations 
• Guest Service 
• Luxury Hospitality Standards 
• Galley Organization 
• Time Management at Sea

🟡 Single Engine Pilot's License (In Progress)