Home Town: North Shore, Auckland, NEW ZEALAND

Current Location : Auckland, NEW ZEALAND

Marital Status: Single

Citizenship: New Zealander - "kiwi"

Visas / Passport: New Zealand (Dec 2025)

                           B1/B2 (Sept 2025)                                                                                   

Smoker: NO

Tattoos: Not Visible

Health: Good Health and Fitness (Medical Cert - ENG1 Dec 2018)

Licenses: NZ Full Car & Motorcycle (May 2027)

               International Driving Permit (May 2018)

               CoC Certificate of Competence for Diving - Teaching & Tourism

Qualifications / Certification:

PADI OWSI INSTRUCTOR + EFR/02 PROVIDER INSTRUCTOR + Nitrox Instructor

PADI DIVE SPECIALTIES /  Deep*  /  Nitrox*  / Sidemount* /  Tech 40*

GUE Gas Blender

STCW95*(incl Security Awareness Cert & Refreshers completed March 2016)

Award in Food Safety and Catering Level 2 City & Guilds Virtual College

RYA Powerboat Level 2*;  VHF Operator*  

RYA PWC Instructors Certificate*; RYA Watercraft Proficiency Certificate*;  

BRPTI Seadoo Watercraft Master Technician* (with own tools , MPI and workshop manuals) 

Helicopter Safety Course (refer – NS Helicopters) 

Todd Group - CQC and self defense training

WSET Level 2; Bob Campbells Wine Appreciation Diploma*; Hennessy Cognac Appreciation; Altura Coffee Barista Training;

Skills / Attributes

Tender Launching + Retrieval /Jetski Maintenance /Fender Setting /Docking + Line Work /Full Washdowns

Signwriting + Graphic Design /High Rise Harness + Stage Work /Backing Trailers /Peace Making /Child Minding  

Interests / Hobbies

Stand Up Paddleboarding/ Swimming/ Hiking/ Mountainbiking/ Sailing/ Cooking/ Fine Wine/ Travel/ Reading 

Motorcycles/ Wreck Diving/ Photography/ Music/ Writing/ Laughter... 

STEWARDESS ++

I am dedicated, mature, organised, service minded, strong and savvy.  I truly enjoy and thrive on taking on new and exciting challenges.  A natural leader and motivator I am a solid member in any team.  Working primarily as a Sole Stewardess I am now looking to step up to a 2nd Stew (or Chief on yachts up to 50m)   I am no stranger to hard work, both for others and within my own businesses.  I am now wanting to put all of my skills, land and yachting, to become part of an active, professionally run yacht for the seasons to come.  I am open to any senior role that will suit my experience and allow me to grow and evolve within the crew.

2nd Stewardess: to be able to grow and put to good use the hospitality and business skills I have amassed over the past years to support and back a strong Chief Stew and become part of a great interior team and crew.

Sole / Lead Stew: on smaller more active yachts where I can look after the interior and help out on the deck when needed.  

Crew Cook: I have the ability and passion to cook for guests and crew, everything from omelettes to mousakka and the organising of provisioning. While I have worked as a Chef and recently as a Crew Cook for a crew of 8, I am happier cooking for crew or relaxed owners good healthy food with the occassional snack for the cookie monsters on board. 

Deckhand/ Watersports: Being a PADI Dive Instructor, RYA PWC Instructor and ex Seadoo Watercraft Mechanic gives me a great base to further my skills on the Deck.  My most recent role on a Sailing Catamaran gave me further experience with line and fender work as well as working with the 2nd mate with winches, blocks and stainless cleaning and assempbly. As a Seadoo Technician, I built up an array of skills - diagnostics, problem solving, mechanical servicing and electrical repair.  Working in remote places, confined spaces and occassionally with out the "right" tool was just part of the never typical days work.  Being knowledgeable on parts, systems, mechanically skilled- with great gurus to call on - being a bit savvy and being able to think laterally ensured challenges didn't often get the better of me.  Bikini Mechanics on Tropical Islands and Big Boats was all part of the fun I made for myself while getting the job done!

I enjoy being around children of any age and happily engage in their learning and fun while always looking out for their safety. I am able to work within a team as well as unsupervised to provide the best possible experience for all on board.  My waitressing and sales roles have ensured the service side of my work is always of the highest possible standard.  I am able to work within a team, as well as unsupervised, to provide the best possible experience for all onboard.  I am a fast and avid learner especially when working towards achieving a goal or realising a dream.             Not much scares me - long hours, heights, engineers, nor sharks!

I am passionate about the ocean, having been on or near the water most of my life - learning to sail from a young age, working with the GBR America’s Cup Team, living on family yacht for many months, assisting people throughout the Pacific with their SeaDoo’s, and learning to Scuba Dive through to now being able to teach others how to enjoy this amazing world.  I love being on, in or under the water!  I stay active to keep healthy, enjoying a good laugh to stay relaxed and young at heart.  Prepared to relocate anywhere, anytime, and already have my B1/B2 Visa for USA.  As a New Zealander I do not require a Schengen Visa to visit Europe.

...yachting...

S/Y : MOUSETRAP

JOB TITLE : SOLE STEWARDESS

DATES : JULY - SEPT 2016

Joined yacht in San Diego yard while going through full refit.

Inventories of the interior and storage container. Set up of the crew and guest areas.

Assisted 2nd Mate with polishing, cleaning, wash downs.  Kept interior clean around contractors.

Watchkeeping, Uniform Inventory and Ordering, Cleaning Supply provisioning...

M/Y : grand mariana

job title : crew cook / chief stewardess

dates : july - nov 2015

Stewardess & Crew Cook while yacht in Toulon yard

Provisioning for midday &evening meals for crew & dayworkers. Laundry. Watchkeeping.

Chief Stewardess for Owner trip prior to full pack down of yacht for shipping to Guam.

Joined all new crew in Guam.  Set up of yacht for guests and owner, upon moving to Saipan.

s/Y : WINDROSE OF AMSTERDAM

JOB TITLE : STEWARDESS / CREW COOK 

DATES : JUNE 2015 - july 2015

Sole Stewardess / Crew Cook in Crew of 4 based in Gibraltar

Crew Cook including all provisioning ; Laundry ; Stewardess Duties Keeping Interior Clean and Tidy

Temp contract as yacht is currently for sale.

M/Y : Double O Seven

Job Title : Stewardess / Cook 

Dates : August 2014 - October 2014

Sole Stewardess in Crew of 3 on Private 25m Fairline Squadron Motor Yacht cruising Italian / French Coast

Guest service, breakfasts, Making up guest rooms, Laundry, provisioning, food and beverage service, crew cook ; Assisting on Deck with Anchoring and Docking

Temp summer contract.

M/Y : Vitamin Sea (Melody Nelson II)

Job Title : Stewardess / Cook / Deck

Dates : June 2014 - August 2014

Lead Stewardess in Crew of 5 on Private 34m Leopard Motor Yacht cruising Greek Islands, Aegean Sea.

Guest service, breakfasts, Making up guest rooms, Laundry ; Overseeing Junior stew with cleaning of saloon & heads ; Assisting on Deck with Anchoring and Docking; Tender loading / unloading; Jetskis;  Crew Chef incl provisioning, Cooking breakfasts & light meals for guests

All while not speaking nor understanding the Greek language my crew (and guests) spoke.

Summer contract - owner usage.

DAYWORK:

M/Y NEW STAR (30M) - CHARTER - working with Chief Stew to set up boat and work 10 day charter with 8 guests (12days)  

M/Y YOU & ME (46M) - SAN REMO YARD - removal of protective wall, floor and furniture coverings, cleaning & detailing of                                                   the interior guest bedrooms and saloon areas, heads, bathrooms and crew mess.  (12days)

M/Y LITTLE VIOLET (48M) - SAN TROPEZ - last minute crew cook for crew of 8 for weekend owner visit - Lunch and Evening                                                        Meals; Stewardess Duties included Dusting and Ironing (3 days)

MONACO GP - Food and Beverage Service on M/Y VaBene - Mobil 1 Charter for Absolute Taste Catering (3 days) 

....previous / land based employment....

Company : PACK Group - The Commons Takapuna

Job Title : Passe / Senior Waitress

Dates : August 2012 - Dec 2013

Returning to the Hospitality Industry, I was involved with the opening of a new “PACK & Co” Restaurant and Bar complex as a Front of House, senior team member. I interacted with guests delivering a dining experience, this included the offering of degustation and wine matched menu. Working alongside the team of Executive Chef - Nick Honeyman, and his hand picked crew

Basic silver service ; Greeting guests and seating ; Food and wine product knowledge ; Running of the pass (involving a systematic approach to meal timing and communication with the kitchen and front of house staff) ; Cash handling, whizbang ordering system and eftpos processing

Food, Wine, Coffee, Basic Cocktail and Bar training on the job at The Commons

Chef Honeyman said on leaving that "I am always welcome around his kitchens"

Planet SeaDoo Ltd

Owner- Operator / Sales & Marketing / Master Technician

Mar 2002 - Jan 2012

After initially establishing “PWC Planet” it soon became New Zealands Leading Watercraft Dealership. Capitalising on its success it was rebranded to become “Planet Seadoo” in 2006, cementing its place within the New Zealand Watercraft Industry to this day.

- Awarded "NZ’s Top Sales Dealership” for achieving the highest unit sales each year for first 6 years of business being open

- New / Used Watercraft + Sportboat Sales - including predelivery, financing and customer delivery

- Spare Parts, Clothing and Accessory Sales, Ordering and Stock Control

- Advertising / Branding – which included Trade Shows and Demo Days 

Due to staffing constraints Denise took on learning the mechanical side of the business achieving Technician Status through online & hands on training in NZ and the BRP Training Facility in Sydney.  Denise became the first Technician in NZ to obtain ”Master Technician” Status with BRP for the SeaDoo product.

Assisted many Superyachts with craft, servicing, diagnostics, parts & info - Itasca, Codeine, SuRi, Surprise, Ambrosia, Alfa Nero...

Shop closed Jan 2012 - after over 12 years in the industry I was ready for new adventures including travel and a career change.

Have retained many of my contacts throughout NZ, Aus, Pacific, USA for parts and assistance.

Off the Planet Graphics

Owner / Graphic Applicator / Signwriter

CURrent when in nz

After working for one of the larger commercial signwriting companies I set up a contract application business working on site installing and applying all manner of computer cut and digital graphics. I specialised in “Vehicle Wrapping” and High Rise Sign Application. I still have my own vinyl cutters, tools and Petzel absailing rig.

...other employment...

Lexicon Signs – Full Time Vinyl Sign Application, 

Rocket Signs / Vision On - casual/ temp vinyl application

Blue Star – Running of Digital Printers, Laminators and Roller presses – temp contract

Hospitality Auckland Restaurant / Bars :

R’Totos, Varicks, Mikano, Hammerheads, 50/50, Touche', Bean n Gone Coffee Hut- till assistance during peak time at Hobsonville site prior to M’way opening

Predominantly front of house with and when required time spent in the kitchen cooking alongside the Chefs