Karen Neill

Private Island/ Estate Management
Private Island/ Estate Management
  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • June 24, 2019

Karen Neill is very well equipped to show a rage of her abilities at any point in time. On boats, she has worked in every position, from engineer to captain including chef and stew. Growing up on a family farm taught her to be a Jack of all trades. She has organizational skills that assist her in management. Karen’s confidence and experience are extremely beneficial to her success. She has good listening skills and is ready to learn how she can improve and be more efficient. She can manage, serve, and act as chef, giving her skills to know how to best manage all areas in her career.

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Education

Masters of Outdoor Education @ Griffith University
Jan 2003 — Jan 2003

Experience

Chef/Mate/Stew @ M/Y Hunter 161'
Jul 2017 — Jan 2018

After helping the Captain with transitioning the vessel after purchase with a new owner, I moved into the
interior full time. Due to owner preferences reducing interior crew I adjusted and utilized my skills to become
chef and manage interior when the stew had days off.

1st Officer @ M/Y Matrix Rose (x2; 147', 65')
Jun 2014 — Jul 2017

Operations and Financial Manager for 3 yr and $4M project. Manage funding, ordering and supplies for
extensive refit encompassing entire engine room replacement, full exterior renewal and interior upgrades.
Handle all HR while working smoothly with Reardon Yacht Consulting, our wonderful management company.

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After many years of managing crew on yachts while providing exceptional and trustworthy customer service, Karen is looking for the next long-term management opportunity on an Estate. She is confident in all administrative and general management functions and looks forward to bringing all these experiences together to work in private island/estate management.

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