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Apr 03 - Dec 04

Cunard Cruise Line

24303 Town Centre Dr.

Valencia, California, USA

+1 (661) 753-0000

cunard.com

Cruise Director

Trans-Atlantic

South America

Caribbean

Mediterranean

                                                                                    North Cape

Whilst working aboard the "world's most famous ocean liners", the QE2 and Queen Mary 2, during her inaugural year, I was responsible for the development and implementation of daily programs, daytime activities, and evening entertainment. I managed 150 staff, with 3 department heads, was Master of Ceremonies, game show host and all round entertainer.

Apr 01 - Apr 03

Sun Cruises (Airtours)

Parkway, 300 Princess Rd

Manchester, England

+44 (0)161 232-2800

suncruises.co.uk

Cruise Director

Far East

Trans-Indian

Suez Canal

Mediterranean                                                                   North Cape

Whilst working aboard the Seawing I was responsible for developing and implementing the daily programs, activities, evening entertainment and shore excursions. I was Master of Ceremonies, game show host and entertainer and the ship gained the highest scores across the fleet for three successive seasons.

May 98 - Mar 01

Royal Olympic Cruises

Akti Miaouli 87

185 36 Piraeus, Greece

+30 (1) 429-1000

royalolympiccruises.com

Cruise Director

Trans-Atlantic

South America

Black Sea

Mediterranean                                                                 North Cape

Whilst working for this Greek cruise line I was responsible for the development and implementation of the daily programs, activities, and entertainment. The cruises lasted up to 60 days in length, including a circumnavigation of South America which included a 1,000 mile journey down the Amazon aboard the celebrated Stella Solaris.

Apr 97 - Apr 98

Renaissance Cruises

1800 Eller Drive, Suite 300

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla, USA

+1 (954) 463-0982

renaissancecruises.com

Cruise Director

Aegean Sea

Suez Canal

Red Sea

Asia Minor                                                                North Cape

I was invited to work for Renaissance during the development of the new mid-size fleet of "R" vessels. I was responsible for developing and implementing the daily programs, activities, evening entertainment and shore excursions which would help to define the image of the new fleet. Additionally, I hosted the entertainment and performed in the production shows.

Sep 95 - Sep 96

Universal Studios

100 Universal Plaza

Universal City, Ca, USA

+1 (818) 777-2767

universalstudios.com

Script Supervisor

& Production Manager

101 Dalmatians

VorTech

Savage Dragon                                    

I began my time with this media giant as a Script Supervisor, managing all editorials of the script for the cartoon series of 101 Dalmatians. At the conclusion of this contract I was invited to join the Production Team on two further projects and was responsible for the organisation, supervision and distribution of scripts, models and soundtracks, auditions, contracts and transportation and post production.

Sep 92 - Sep 93

Seawind Cruise Line

1750 Coral Way

Miami, Fl, USA

+1 (305) 854-7800

seawindcrown.com

Deep Caribbean

Cruise Director

I joined this cruise line at the inauguration of it's operation out of Aruba in the deep Caribbean. I was responsible for the development and implementation of the daily programs, activities, evening entertainment, shopping program and shore excursions. Additionally, I was Master of Ceremonies, participated in the daytime and evening entertainment.

Jul 86 - Apr 92

Costa Cruise Line

200 South Park Road

Hollywood, Fl, USA

+1 (800) 462-6782

costacruises.com

Caribbean

Panama Canal

Alaska

Bahamas

Asst CD, Entertainer
& Cruise Director

I began my seagoing career with this cruise line and after a few months was invited to become the Assistant Cruise Director, which provided a 2-year apprenticeship. As the worlds youngest Cruise Director I was responsible for the development and implementation of the daily programs, activities, evening entertainment, shopping program and shore excursions. I worked aboard a variety of vessels which required multi-language skills and services.

Special Skills

Musical theatre, mime, robotics, comedy magic, public speaker, emcee and game show host

Fluent in English & Spanish. Basic in Italian and French

IT: Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2003, 2000, DOS. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint

Lotus Notes, WebExpress, WebPlus x4, Digital Sound & Video Editor

Education

1993 -1995

Education

American Academy

of Dramatic Art

aada.org

Education

Associate Arts Degree  

Education

Drama Teacher

1981 -1983

South Kent College of Technology

southkent.ac.uk

B.E.C. Diploma  

Office Studies, Typing,

Business English,

Accounts & Economics

1976 -1981

Dover Grammar

School for Boys

dovergrammar.co.uk

'O' Levels  

English Language, History,

French, English Literature,

Art, Physics & Maths

Cruise Ships C.V.

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