Operations Director at Viking Crew (part of Viking Maritime Group). Responsible for all crew placement, management and deployment for our international portfolio of cruise and super yacht clients.

General Manager (Cruise & Yacht) at Viking Crew overseeing the Placement and Crew Operations Departments including Marine Deployment and Training, working with our international portfolio of Cruise and Super Yacht clients.Overseeing the People and H.R. Management of Officers and Crew across Deck, Engine/Technical and Hotel/Interior departments. Working within the global maritime arena, dealing with sourcing, selection, ongoing management including employment, payroll and all other associated Human Resources functions.

As Recruitment Manager I manage a dedicated team at Viking House, sourcing and selecting Deck, Engine and Hotel professionals for a number of international cruise clients which include Holland America Line, Seabourn Cruise Line and Windstar Cruises. Viking also recruits for some of the largest Private and Charter super-yachts in the world, seeking highly qualified and experienced Officers and Crew Members.Responsibilities include the planning and delivery of the recruitment strategy for the company, working with Senior Management and Directors including those of our international clients. This also includes increased use of Social Media and other external partners to advertise and promote our positions, as well as working with industry bodies to promote a 'career at sea' to school, college and university leavers.

Working on board Swan Hellenic's cruise ship Minerva as Deputy Cruise Director

Worked with the Recruitment Team at Viking recruiting officers and crew for Cruise Lines and Super Yachts worldwide

8 years experience working for Swan Hellenic Cruises (part of Carnival UK) both shore based and on board Minerva and Minerva II in guest facing roles.

Worked within the Customer Service department dealing with enquiries by letter, telephone and fax