Kara Freeman

Experience

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  M/Y Pelorus (115m)

  Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  Nurse/Houskeeper

   Sole nurse responsible for 6 yachts in fleet; ~60+ guests and 120 crew Beds and heads, turn downs and turn ups, cabin service Detailing, daily upkeep, laundry and ironing for guests and crew Evening service stewardess duties when large parties on board (60 pax) Provisioning for crew food/toiletries and housekeeping/laundry supplies Assisted Head Chef in galley cooking for crew of 30 when short staffed Medical communications, inventories, purchase orders and organisation Crew and guest health status, medical reports, allergies, vaccinations Shipyard period for refit after a continuous 16 week, guest on charter (60 new guests per week distributed between all boats in the fleet, with Pelorus as the Flagship) Show less

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  M/Y Luna (115m)

  May 2017 - Apr 2018

  Nurse/Housekeeper

   Relief for Head Housekeeper when she was requested ashore Providing an elite housekeeping service, managing guest preferences and liaising with the owner, his family and clientele. Interior detailing and cabin turnover.  Live aboard owner and 9 members of family (12 weeks plus) Back of house; detailing, laundry, crew mess, crew cabin turnover  Responsible for medical bay, stock, communications & organisation  Fully comprehensive health care for crew and guests (including direct personal medical care of the principles, along with their infants and babies) 5 months spent in refit including several months in dry dock, Dubai Show less

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  M/Y Infinity (89m)

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

  Temporary Nurse/Service Stewardess

   Sole breakfast set up and service; canapes and cocktail service  Silver service lunch and supper, daily fresh flower arrangements Aiding housekeeping with beds and heads, turn down, valet and laundry Crew duties such as: crew mess, back of house, cabin service Fleet Nurse for flagship and shadow boat (M/Y Intrepid) crew and guests Medical stock inventory and organisation plus communications

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  M/Y Tales (54m)

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

  Relief Chief Stewardess/2nd Stewardess

   Replacing the Chief Stewardess when required and assisting with all interior projects such as table setting, decoration, plated service for 9+, pulling and pack down Mainly dual service with Chief Stewardess with intermittent sole service. Plus day to day smooth operation of the Interior department including function set up, housekeeping, laundry, crew duties and guest interior procedures, all while maintaining proper etiquette and a high-energy can do attitude.  Responsible for the management and training of 2 junior stewardesses, producing results that exceeded the expectations of the Owner and Captain. As a result, offered the permanent Chief Stewardess position at season end Silver & glass care, cocktails & wine, napkin folding, silver service Beds & heads, turn downs & turn ups, back of house, crew mess Show less

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  Sail Yacht A (143m)

  Nov 2018 - Feb 2021

  Head of House/Nurse

   Position renamed Chief Stewardess, July 2021. Kindly note: there is no service-specific department on board (only a Butler is required for the day-to-day needs of the family), therefore the HoH role is responsible for the everyday seamless operation of the Interior department. Independent set up and maintenance of all areas of vessel, according to a “designer specific” set up book, with 15 minute rounds and day head checks While understaffed during season, solely responsible for 2-3 entire guest decks and turnover of laundry for crew of 64 with 4 guests on board.  Leading and managing a team of 11 both Guest On and Guest Off Training of new interior department members (green and experienced) Sole housekeeper responsible for cleaning and management of back of house and 38 crew cabins over 2 month period, during restructure  Full crew and guest area inventory via Filemaker, Excel and Sortly Stowing of entire vessel, both guest and crew area for passage and crossing Numerous pack downs and resets for yard periods (including protection) Cleaning of high level textiles: palladium & gold leaf, obsidian, onyx, furs etc Guest service for parties of 8-16 (as no service department, only Butler)  3 shipyard periods; Cartagena ES, La Ciotat FR and Tivat ME Nurse to 60+ crew members for all-inclusive health care including being the sole Health Care professional on board during the COVID-19 pandemic. Undertook routine testing of crew, researching up to date policies, new research and managing regular out breaks of the disease amongst the crew  Solely responsible for medical bay, budget, stock, communications, inventory and liaising with onboard guest Russian doctor Show less

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  M/Y Ambition (57m)

  Apr 2021 - Feb 2023

  Chief Stewardess

  - Head of Department to an Interior team of 4, serving 4-22 guests- Direct contact with the Owners for sourcing rare wines and guest requisitions - Guest concierge service including arrangement of private 5-day shoreside functions, exclusive reservations, transportation and full menu management - Project manager for the renovation of all guest interior living spaces, including a full vessel carpet refit, teak flooring installation and international art acquisition etc. - Co-ordinated Owners first Mediterranean season using established personal network - Utilising years of private experience to tailor and personalise the guest program to the guest requirements - Overcoming Interior retention issues by cultivating longevity - Creation and establishment of all Interior SOPs- Maintenance, cleaning and detailing of entire Interior of vessel - Daily schedules and task list along with complete reorganisation of the Guest and Crew Interior areas - Recruitment for 2nd Stewardesses, Stewardesses, Head Chefs and rotational Chief Stewardesses and training - Accounting (QuickBooks) for Galley and Interior (and occasionally Captain) and budget management- Full vessel inventory provisioning and stock control - Medical Officer to a crew of 14 plus 4 primary guests Show less

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  M/Y

  Jul 2024 - now

  Chief Stewardess