Home # (561) 417-7221 Cell # (561) 542-4548 email: susanshelly@yahoo.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Professional attitude, sophisticated team player, highly motivated, organized, ambitious; thrives in a challenging environment.
Knowledge of required protocol, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality.
Excellent rapport with individuals of all professions and cultural levels.
Excels in ability to provide all culinary expectations of diverse clientele.
Knowledge of executive food preparation, service and accounting; OFFICE 2000.
Comprehensive experience in Asian, European, and Middle Eastern Culture/Travel.
F.A.C.T.S. Emergency, MedAire, and Defibrillator trained; current, May 2005.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

March 2004/Present Contract – EXECUTIVE FLIGHT SERVICES – Opa-Lacka, FL

· Corporate Flight Attendant onboard GulfStream II, Challenger 604; on demand

February 2004/Present Contract NASCAR Flight Department – Daytona Beach, FL

· Corporate Flight Attendant onboard Falcon 2000 & Hawker; on demand

November 2001-January 2004 Full-Time for Falcon Maintenance- E.U./U.S./Russia

Private Flight Attendant onboard Falcon 900 and personal assistant for the family.

April 2001 - October 2001 Contract TAG AVIATION - Africa – U.S.

Corporate Flight Attendant onboard GulfStream V; on demand.

May 2000-March 2001 CARNIVAL CORPORATION Florida/Israel Corporate Flight Attendant

Personal Flight Attendant onboard private Boeing B727-100, and Canadair CL600-Regional Jet for the owners. Flew corporate and charter flights on the B727-200 for the MIAMI HEAT.

Provided constant attention to detail and quality regarding passenger dietary requirements, menus and other special needs in an executive setting.
Responsible for purchasing cabin, galley and passengers supplies; ensuring and maintaining desired items & special requests. Accountable for all expenditures & receipts.
Assured a safe, clean and comfortable environment for all passengers and crew.

January 2000 to May 2000 Free Lance – Corporate Charter Flight Attendant

Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) – ATLAS AIR
GulfStream IV - SLIMFAST

August 1999 to March 2000 YACHTSTORE - EDMINSTON & CO. Florida/Monaco

Fleet Operations Manager and Charter Broker – Organized start up company. Prepared charter crew manuals, marketing brochures, advertising and promotions; including photo shoot with Lauren Hutton. Represented company at international functions.

1989 to August 1999 Served on the following private mega yachts as Chief Stewardess:

PEGASUS, 137’ Broward Yacht

Joined vessel during major refit. Responsible for purchase of linens, uniforms & all interior supplies. Cruised Florida, the Bahamas, and New England with owners and charter guests.

HALCYON, 137’ FEADSHIP Cruised the Mexican Riviera/Sea of Cortez with owners onboard

EL CORSARIO, 132’ Diaship

Joined the vessel during launch and was responsible for outfitting interior. Cruised Japan & thru South East Asia. Additionally served as crew chef, purser, line handler & tender driver.

1991 to 1999 SHOWBOATS INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE - Harbor Master/Hostess for the annual mega yacht rendezvous, BAL de MER. This fundraising event is held in the Principality of Monaco every July to benefit the Coral Reef Project and the SeaKeepers Society. Served as a representative for SHOWBOATS at various events in Europe, the Caribbean and the United States.