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Kay-Leigh Tarantino

@kay-leightarantino

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I coordinate high-touch luxury guest experiences, yacht operations, events, purchasing, and teams for UHNW clients.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to support high-touch luxury hospitality and guest experience operations where I can coordinate complex requirements, lead teams, plan memorable events, and deliver discreet, personalised service.

I've supported UHNW owners and charter clients aboard M/Y Bella, M/Y All In, M/Y Beth Ann, M/Y Eros, and M/Y Virtue, coordinating personalised guest experiences across the Caribbean and Mediterranean.

I manage changing guest requirements, daily operations, provisioning, purchasing, inventory, travel arrangements, celebrations, and themed events. I work closely with chefs, department heads, contractors, and crew to keep service and presentation seamless.

I've led interior operations on private trips, trained junior stewardesses, supported refit and shipyard periods, and prepared vessels for broker events, photoshoots, and international transfers. I bring discretion, proactive problem-solving, and close attention to detail to fast-paced luxury environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Freelance Stewardess

Motor Yacht Virtue

Jun 2026 - Jul 2026 (1 month)

Supported a high-demand 6-day charter for 12 guests, coordinating activities and service requirements. Planned and executed a birthday celebration and two themed events.

Guest Service Event Planning Coordination

Freelance Chief Stewardess

Motor Yacht Eros

Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 (2 months)

Coordinated contractors and crew during an active shipyard period, managing purchasing and inventory. Oversaw presentation standards and supported operational planning for an international transfer.

Purchasing Inventory Management Team Coordination Operations Planning

Freelance Chief Stewardess

Motor Yacht Beth Ann

Jan 2026 - Feb 2026 (1 month)

Led interior operations for two private trips, serving as primary point of contact for 8 guests. Coordinated guest preferences, provisioning, and trained one stewardess.

Guest Relations Provisioning Training Event Coordination

Second Stewardess

M/Y Bella

Nov 2023 - Nov 2025 (2 years)

Supported UHNW owners and charter clients, planning celebrations and bespoke experiences. Managed purchasing and inventory, and trained junior team members.

Event Planning Inventory Management Training

Second Stewardess

Motor Yacht All In

Jan 2022 - Apr 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Supported charter seasons, a private owner's trip, and a refit, managing inventory and stepping into leadership. Trained junior team members and coordinated with senior crew.

Inventory Management Leadership Training

Junior Stewardess

Various

Dec 2020 - Aug 2021 (8 months)

Progressed from temporary daywork to permanent crew positions, delivering housekeeping, laundry, meal service, and guest support. Assisted with charter preparations and provisioning.

Housekeeping Laundry Meal Service Guest Support Provisioning