I am excited to begin my career as a stewardess/deckhand and bring experience in customer service and hospitality. I am confident in taking on responsibility, working well under pressure, and take pride in being adaptable, thanks to a wide range of past roles. With a warm and approachable nature, I love making people feel welcome and included, while my adventurous and curious personality drives me to keep learning and improving. Having recently completed my combined Deck and Stewardess course at Flying Fish in Jersey, UK, I am eager to put my skills into practice and contribute with energy, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
⚓ Certifications & training
ENG1 (exp.06/2027)
STCW2010 (exp.08/2030)
Security Awareness
Designated Security Duties
RYA Powerboat L2
RYA PWC
RYA VHF Radio
CIEH Food Safety L2
Safer Food L2
Flying Fish Deckhand
Rope & Splicing
Boat Handling (40ft)
Washdown & Detailing
Teak Care
Basic Engine Maintenance
Steward/ess: Ironing, laundry
Housekeeping
Napkin folding
Wine & Cocktails
Barista
Floristry
Silver Service
L3 Public Services Diploma
GCSE English, Maths, Spanish, Science, Photography
💼 Employment history
Waitress
Ridge Cafe – Haldon Park, Exeter
02/2025 – present
- Make coffees/all drinks and take orders; cut cakes and prepare food for chefs.
- Work alone in ice cream shed; responsible for opening: take keys, disarm alarm, set up cafe, serve first two hours solo.
Childcare Assistant
Sunflower Day Nursery
04/2024 – 03/2025
- Support children with skill development, deal with injuries, collaborate with co-workers.
- Engage children in finger painting, reading; responsible for children with SEND needs.
- Learned patience and that every individual is different.
Waitress
Brightside Restaurant
02/2023 – 10/2025
- Made drinks at bar and hot drinks; ran food, made desserts.
- Greeted and seated customers, cleared and relaid tables, worked pot wash.
- Handled complaints; trusted to be in charge during manager breaks.
Waitress
Orsinos Lounge Restaurant
11/2022 – 02/2023
- Temporary role while previous place renovated: greeted customers, QR code explanation, cleared and reset tables.
Waitress
Route 5 Restaurant
04/2022 – 02/2023
- Took food/drink orders, processed till payments, made coffee and desserts.
- Restocked bar, coffee station, dessert area – first hospitality job, taught me a lot.
Yard Assistant
Hyperion Equestrian Centre
01/2017 – 12/2020
- Cared for horses (various breeds), mucked out, turned out, fed.
- Dealt with injuries (dressings, healing); rode and exercised horses.
- BHS training yard – one owner trusted me to ride her expensive dressage horse that had competed at ...
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📍 PERSONAL DETAILS
DOB18/11/2006
NationalityBritish
LocationDevon
Driver's licenceYes
LanguagesEnglish / Spanish (basic)
TattoosNo
AvailabilityImmediately
🌟 Hobbies & interests
🤸 Gymnastics (13 years)
Achieved squad status, represented club many times, travelled to Malta representing country.
🐎 Experienced horse rider
Worked on yards, groundwork, horsemanship, riding to high standard. Won eventing, dressage, show jumping. Owned and cared for horses since age 10.
🧑🏫 Teaching & children
Taught people to ride; worked in a Children's Day Nursery. Not afraid to work with children.
🤿 PADI Open Water Diver
Currently completing – will add value to abilities I can offer.
🛡️ Full DBS check · I love hospitality because I can make people's day better.
⚓ Sailing & launch driving — I wish to develop these skills. I will bring professionalism, humour and hard work from my different jobs and focused upbringing.
📋 References available on request
📞 +44 7477 925944
✉️ mcyrna@gmail.com
📍 Devon