Belle Sullivan
@bellesullivan
Horticulturist growing a business from scratch to 12 weekly clients and designing gardens across private and estate settings.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
As a Horticulturist, I grew a small business from scratch to 12 weekly clients, with an additional 8 rotating ad-hoc clients. I maintained 100% client retention over an 18-month period and designed and planted a pub garden for The Hop Pole Inn refurbishment.
In the superyacht industry, I progressed from Junior stewardess to Chief Stewardess/Ships Purser, managing interior teams of 4–8 and guest hospitality on yachts ranging from 50m–72m. As Ships Purser, I handled crew payroll, expense tracking, customs documentation, and inventory control; I also bring estate operations and account administration experience from private household and hotel roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Horticulturist
Self Employed
Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Grew a small horticulture business from scratch to 12 weekly clients with 100% retention, and provided garden maintenance and design consulting across various environments.
Guest Reservations Coordinator and Accounts Assistant
5* Hotels
May 2023 - May 2024 (1 year)
Assisted the Accounts Manager with all aspects of account management and coordinated itineraries for all house guests.
Freelance Chief Stewardess/Purser
Self Employed
Jan 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Provided freelance chief stewardess and purser services during a career transition period.
Cafe Manager
Independent Florist
Jan 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Managed a cafe attached to a small independent florist, assisting in the cutting garden and with flower workshops.
Freelance Gardener
Self Employed
Jan 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Provided freelance gardening services during a career transition period.
Pet/House Sitter
Self Employed
Jan 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Provided pet and house sitting services during a career transition period.
Ships Purser/Chief Stewardess
Superyacht Industry
Jan 2013 - Dec 2021 (8 years 11 months)
Progressed from junior stewardess to Chief Stewardess/Ships Purser, managing hospitality and administrative tasks worldwide on superyachts.
Personal Assistant for UHNW Family
Private Household
May 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Coordinated critical estate operations for a high-profile family, managing maintenance, guest accommodations, and financial administration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lackham College
RHS Level 2, Horticulture
2024 - 2025
Completed RHS Level 2 in horticulture, covering practical and theoretical aspects of plant cultivation and garden design.
The Crew Academy
Ships Purser Training, Maritime Operations
2020 - 2021
Completed Ships Purser training, focusing on administrative and operational duties aboard superyachts.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
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