Marine job seeker
Caitlin Howes
Club Porter Tara Iti Golf Club
Skills & certifications
About
CAITLIN HOWES JUNIOR DECKHAND CONTACT Fort Lauderdale, FL +64 21 235 3830 (WhatsApp) cjhowes77@gmail.com New Zealand, South Africa DOB: 12 February 1999 B1/B2 Visa Availability: Immediate CERTIFICATES • STCW ENG1 • RYA Powerboat Level 2 • PADI Open Water (2015) Day Skipper License, NZ Coastguard (2015) First Aid level 1 (2025)
Experience
Club Porter Tara Iti Golf Club
high-gloss finish
Jan 2023 – Aug 2026
Front-of-house role at one of the world's top 10 ranked private golf clubs, serving an invitation-only UHNW international membership with service standards equivalent to 5-star hospitality. • Delivered seamless arrival experiences for high- profile members and guests, including private transfers, check-ins, and personalised welcomes • Worked cross-functionally with all departments, stepping in when and wherever needed Maintained high standards in Clubhouse set up.
TSS Earnslaw Stoker/Boiler Operator
equipment care, and presentation
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021
Worked aboard a 100-year-old commercial passenger vessel operating daily on Lake Wakatipu, combining engine room duties with deck and guest interaction. Hand-fired coal boilers and supported engineers with engine room operations • Assisted with deck operations including docking, line handling, and passenger embarkation First qualified female stoker onboard
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PROFILE
CAITLIN HOWES
JUNIOR DECKHAND
CONTACT
Fort Lauderdale, FL
+64 21 235 3830 (WhatsApp)
cjhowes77@gmail.com
New Zealand, South Africa
DOB: 12 February 1999
B1/B2 Visa
Availability: Immediate
CERTIFICATES
• STCW
ENG1
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• PADI Open Water (2015)
Day Skipper License, NZ
Coastguard (2015)
First Aid level 1 (2025)
SKILLS
Boat Driving and line work
UHNW Guest Service & Hospitality
Attention to detail and presentation
Team player with positive attitude
• Adaptable in challenging conditions
INTERESTS
Surfing
• Scuba diving
Snowboarding
Fishing
Golf
References:
Matt Guzik - Former General Manager
+1 406 369 5420
Mattguzik@gmail.com
Paige ZV- Zabra Vallet
+64 273308831 (WhatsApp)
I am a motivated entry-level deckhand with a solid
foundation in marine operations and UHNW guest
service. I combine hands-on experience aboard a
commercial passenger vessel with three years at a
world-renowned private golf club. I bring a calm,
adaptable approach with a strong commitment to a
long-term career in yachting.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Zabra Valet June/July 2026
Performed full exterior wash downs of boats.
detailing to high presentation standards
Completed interior cleaning tasks, ensuring cabins
and common areas were thoroughly cleaned and
well-presented
Polishing & maintenance, removing rust and
oxidation and restoring surfaces to their original
high-gloss finish
Club Porter Tara Iti Golf Club 2023 - Aug 2026
Front-of-house role at one of the world's top 10
ranked private golf clubs, serving an invitation-only
UHNW international membership with service
standards equivalent to 5-star hospitality.
• Delivered seamless arrival experiences for high-
profile members and guests, including private
transfers, check-ins, and personalised welcomes
• Worked cross-functionally with all departments,
stepping in when and wherever needed
Maintained high standards in Clubhouse set up.
equipment care, and presentation
TSS Earnslaw Stoker/Boiler Operator 2019 - 2021
Worked aboard a 100-year-old commercial passenger
vessel operating daily on Lake Wakatipu, combining
engine room duties with deck and guest interaction.
Hand-fired coal boilers and supported engineers
with engine room operations
• Assisted with deck operations including
docking, line handling, and passenger
embarkation
First qualified female stoker onboard
EDUCATION
Queenstown Resort College, April 2017 to December
2019 Diploma of Adventure Tourism Management
Specialised NZ tourism and hospitality institution.
Programme covered guest experience management.
outdoor and adventure operations, and service
delivery in remote and resort environments.