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Carmen Sonnnois

@carmen

Experienced Purser with hands on sailing & hospitality experience at sea

Abrantes, Portugal
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About

I am a dedicated professional with extensive experience in both the Oil and Gas sector and Yachting. I thrive in hybrid administrative roles that require strong operational support, and I am fully comfortable managing shipyard periods and offshore operations.

Personal Details

Age41 years
GenderFemale
ResidencePortugal

Career Objective

To establish a long-term career as a Purser, leveraging my blue water experience and strengths in administration, structure, and leadership.

Passports

France
Spain

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy ULM, kitesurfing, and diving (SSI Advanced open water).

Experience

Sole Stewardess

May 2023 - Nov 2025
S/V Mr Whiskers

Responsible for Purser duties including budget setup, inventory management, and premium hospitality services for U.S. Private Clients. • 68 weeks charter in Owner's Guests operations as Sole crew /Admin/Deckhand, with our Owner full time on board • 2.5 years continuously on board a private US SV • 14000 nm of recent blue-water sailing and provisioning across 15 countries • Coastal and offshore boating license • 18 years background in HR and admin management in the Oil and Gas

HR & Executive Director

Dec 2003 - Dec 2021
People to Projects Management & Services, INGEREM Group

Oversaw construction supervision services for power plants commissioning, managed HR operations for up to 80 engineers deployed worldwide.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Advanced Open Water Diver
French Coastal & Offshore Boating License

Languages

FrenchFluent
EnglishFluent
SpanishBeginner

References

1 reference

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