Michelle

Michelle Maya Amato

captmaya@hotmail.com

Michelle Maya Amato

I have been in the marine industry and hospitality industry working on yachts and in resorts for over twenty years. I started my career in Honduras working as assistant manager of a dive resort. I moved to the Bahamas, where I continued to develope my boating and diving skills. I got involved in technical diving, exploring the underwater cave systems of Andros Islands. I purchased a charter yacht in the Virgin Islands and operated in the US and BVI for the next ten years. I have excellent organizational skills and can handle most aspects of operating a charter yacht.

I believe that my experience and enthusiasm will be an asset to the right yacht. As well as, completing the tasks that the job requires, I am flexible and able to adapt to most situations. I am eager to learn new skills and my goal is to work with a captain who is willing to help me in my advancement of knowledge and experience.

Objective	Mate, Stewardess, crew/sous chef
Summary of qualifications	100 ton USCG Master licence STCW PADI Open water Instructor
Work experience	01-07 – Present Boat Detailing Stuart, FL Owner Wash and wax yachts, including interiors. General bookkeeping.
	10-98 – 12-06 “Opus” 50 St. Thomas, VI Owner/Captain, chef, SCUBA Instructor Provided luxury charters in the US and BVI. Provided gourmet meals including cocktails, appetizers, and deserts. Conducted guided dive tours as well as instruction.
	07-98 – 10-98 “Titan 7” 90 St. Thomas, VI Mate, chef, SCUBA Instructor Provided luxury charters in the US and BVI. Maintained yacht while not on charter. Conducted guided dive tours as well as instruction.
	04-97 – 06-98 Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas, VI Captain, SCUBA Instructor Provided luxury charters in the US and BVI. Maintained yacht while not on charter. Conducted guided dive tours as well as instruction. 08-92 - 10-97 Small Hope Bay Lodge Andros Island, Bahamas SCUBA Instructor, Videographer, Captain Conducted guided dive tours as well as instruction. Provided professional under-water video services. General maintainance of dive gear and compressor.