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 | | CREW PROFILES |  | | Captain: Shane Reid | Nationality: South African | | Number of Crew: 6 | | Crew Profiles:
CAPTAIN
~ Shane Reid, South African ~
Captain Shane is from Knysna, South Africa, and has been in the yachting industry for over 11 years, having navigated as far south as Grenada, through the Caribbean and Bahama Islands all the way north to Nova Scotia. He started his career as a project manager in the construction business in South Africa and later in the UK. Shane currently holds a 3000 ton Master Class 4 license. When not on charter, you can find Shane kite-surfing or enjoying any and all water activities.
1ST OFFICER
~ David McCoy, British ~
David hails from Kent, England. He achieved the rank of Corporal in the British Army, Corps of Royal Engineers before he decided to venture into private yachting. Over the past 5 years, he has travelled extensively on the M/Y BLUE GUITAR and GEMINI DREAMER and numerous other yachts. In his spare time, David enjoys windsurfing, rock climbing and skiing.
ENGINEER
~ Sam Guichaoua, French ~
Sam was raised in Alsace, France, with a combination of German meticulousness and French “Joie de Vivre.” At university Sam studied Physical Mechanics and Technical Design/Drawing. While studying, he also designed and built a custom prototype Ultra-Light airplane. Sam started his professional life with his own Robotics and Engineering business. He spent three years doing humanitarian work in Central America, and has done extensive traveling. Sam discovered the yachting industry in 2005, and was immediately intrigued. In his free time, Sam enjoys playing chess, free diving (up to 100 ft), rock climbing, and is a licensed skydiver.
CHIEF STEWARDESS
~ Eva Adan, Philippines ~
Eva hails from the Philippines, and graduated with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. She has been in the yachting industry for three years, and her first job was as a cook feeding a crew of nine. Eva has since gained extensive experience in interior service working on M/Y Francine, M/Y Vanish, and M/Y Arietta. Before joining the industry, Eva spent fifteen years dealing Casino games, and loves to deal games for guests onboard. She still loves cooking, and when not working you can find her practicing her favorite recipes, or traveling.
STEWARDESS
~ Jessica Fleming, American ~
Jessica grew up near the coast of Maine and attended college at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She earned her degree in Apparel Marketing and a Minor in Psychology, and went on to work as a manager and merchandiser in the fashion retail industry in both Los Angeles and New York City. Jessica also has a very strong background in restaurant and bartending service. She utilizes the same interpersonal skills, creativity, and customer service that she practiced in her previous career to accommodate guests onboard Arioso. In her free time Jessica likes going to the beach, traveling, and finding great restaurants.
CHEF
~ William Dobson, British ~
Chef William brings over a decade of hospitality expertise to ARIOSO. Having worked as Head Chef, Personal Chef, and Chef de Partie, in many different capacities from land based 4 and 5 star restaurants in England, Scotland, the Caribbean Islands, as well as onboard yachts in the private and charter sectors. William introduces an international flair of cuisines ranging from modern French, British, Italian, Greek, Thai, Indian, fusion, Spanish, Caribbean, Mexican, Chinese and Japanese styles. He holds several diplomas including Hospitality Management, SVQ Level 2 from Dundee College, and various pastry and confectionary diplomas. |
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