Sarah AnnStockholm

CAREER OBJECTIVE

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STCW ’95 - MARITIME PROFESSIONAL TRAINING – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

2009

ARIZONASTATEUNIVERSITY – Tempe, Arizona

B.A.WalterCronkiteSchool of Journalism and Mass Communication

Emphasis: Intercultural & Organizational Communication

1996–2000

ADVANCED EUROPEAN STUDIES –London, Dublin, Edinburgh

Intercultural Communication Study Abroad Program

Emphasis: Real World Assimilation & Integration into Cultures

2000

EUROPEAN INTERNSHIP – Spain, Portugal, France

Personal Assistant to CEO − Global Consolidator of Vacation Properties

Coordination and organization in extensive travel plans, sales meetings and corporate events

2000

COMPUTER SKILLS −Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, Internet research and navigation

1992–Present

YACHTING AND BOATING

M/Y Sea Fever, 90’ McQueen

Stewardess-Cook-Deck 2011

  • Achieved versatility as a solo stew by balancing several roles and creating an organized program
  • Executed impeccable care of interior including custom yacht furniture, furnishings and fabrics
  • Generated a ship inventory log for tracking provisions, products and strategicallyplanning trips
  • Organized many styles of meal service and entertainment settings while offering cooking skills

M/Y Serenita, 72’ Offshore

Stewardess-Cook-Deck 2009–2010

  • Implemented and achieved a successful accounting and bookkeeping program
  • Coordinated daily destination activities, dining experiences and special parties
  • Accomplishedfive starinterior-exteriordetailing duties while maintaining ship’s laundry
  • Prioritized all facets of provisioningwith attention to guests needs, meal preparation and service

M/Y Firefly, 70’ Azimut

Stewardess-Cook-Deck2008–2009

  • Managed boat’s housekeeping, laundry, cleanup and entertainment procedures
  • Organized creative planning and top service of food and beverage for large guest parties
  • Responsible for vessel accounting and provisioned all interior inventories and galley supplies
  • Acted as relief support for owner’s 150’ Fedshipperforming watch, deck, cook and stew duties

M/Y Sea Fever, 90’ McQueen

Freelance Stewardess – Alaska 2008

  • Performed interior housekeeping and cleaning of guest areas and cabins
  • Supported exterior cleaning, deck stocking and maneuvering of lines/fenders
  • Assisted Chef in preparing and serving of meals
  • Participated in anchor and wheel watch duties

Family Boating

Recreation water experience – Florida, Arizona, Tennessee, Indiana 1986−Present

  • Confident on maneuvering jet skis and performing recreational water activities
  • Joined several deep sea fishing trips
  • Grew up running and maintaining family owned motor boats
  • Spent summers on house boats

CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

Contract Manager/Communication Analyst

RN Specialties, Inc. – Indianapolis, IN 2005–2009

  • Analyzed and maintained the firmsIT/Telecommunications systems
  • Managed the logistics and coordination of contracted nursing assignments
  • Assisted the CEO in all aspects of daily business activities

Casting Associate/Director

Nationally Televised Networks – Los Angeles, CA 2003–2005

  • Traveled to various cities to promote show and recruit cast
  • Audition, interviewed and filmed candidates for TV programs
  • Performed verbal and written presentations of cast for executives

Sales Consultant

Aveda ~ Reeda Todd & Day Spa – Indianapolis, IN 2003–2004

  • Director of product knowledge for new employees
  • Attained above average goals in daily and monthly unit sales
  • Developed procedures to boost sales

Destination Manager

Production Group International – Los Angeles, CA 2002–2003

  • On site manager for destination corporate incentive trips
  • Coordinated activities and tours for successful corporate meetings and events
  • Supervised staff of 65 for activity, airport transportation and destination management

Server – Private Catering Team

Morton’s of Chicago Steak House – Indianapolis, IN 2000–2002

  • Upheld silver service techniques
  • Performed a verbal presentation of a la carte menu
  • Crafted a fine dining experience for large corporate groups

Manager –Server

Nick’s at PinacoPeak – Scottsdale, AZ 1997–2000

  • Managed daytime operations
  • Anticipated needs and wants of guests
  • Lead weekly meetings to reach expectations for customer and sales goals activities

INTEREST

Reading, Water Sports, Foreign Languages, Travel, Cooking, Tennis, Volleyball

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request