Dana Mutz

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Name: Dana Mutz
Date of birth: 19 December 1970
Nationality: American
Passport: US 8/30/2026
Driver’s license: Yes
Military: USMC Veteran
Health: Excellent, non-smoker, no visible tattoos
Marital status: Single
Language: English
Current location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA
Contact info: dpm2015style@yahoo.com
607-743-6958
OBJECTIVE
Skilled, adaptable professional with varied work experience seeking the position of a chef, assistant
chef, sous chef, or crew chef on a charter or private yacht. I aim to continue to perfect my skills and
expertise within the industry by taking on greater responsibility. I am proficient in all aspects of yachting,
but my niche lies with cooking. I strive for excellence and have a keen eye for attention to detail. I can
remain calm and work well under pressure, as well as able to adapt to new situations and learn quickly
new tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS and CERTIFICATIONS
STCW (Personal Survival Techniques, First Aid/CPR, Personal Safety and Social
Responsibilities, Fire Fighting)
PYA Yacht Interior Advanced Housekeeping and Valet Services, Yacht Management and
Administrative, Wine and Cocktail Bartending, Food Service, Table Service, Silver Service
Yoga Instructor 200 HYT Certified
Photographer
Medical First Aid Care Provider, Food and Safety Hygiene
Vessel Personnel with designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (VSPSD) (PDSD)
Tender Operator PBL2 (RHIB) (RYA)
Rescue Scuba Diver, Advanced Scuba Diver and Enriched Air Certified
RELEVANT YACHT SKILLS
 Event planning, brunch, picnics, dinner parties, theme parties, and chauffeur service
 Plan and inventory galley for provisions for guests and crew
 Plan, prepare, and cook for guests and crew–practice good nutrition, food safety and hygiene
 Table decoration, including a variety of table settings and napkin folds
 Silver Service, Russian Service, Family style, Platter Service
 Laundry care and housekeeping, minor sewing, beds and heads, including ironing
 Wine Service – pair wines and foods such as meats, cheeses, fruits, and desserts
 Care for flowers and plants, Flower arrangements
 Bar tending and Cocktail mixology, mixing and blending a variety of cocktails with garnishes
 Coffee and Tea Service
 Cigar Service
 Help with exterior/deck, wash, wax and polish chrome, fixtures, Knowledge of lines and
fenders, towing tender, and drive tender, Help security and watch keeping, Engine Checks,
oil changes, and some maintenance work, shore power hook up and generator power
 MARITIME EXPERIENCE

2022 Dec 26-Jan 9 WPB, Ocean Reef, Bimini Bahamas Chef

M/Y Amazing Grace 112’ Westport

2022 Nov 18-20, 23-24 Hillsboro Estate Florida Chef

Estate BBQ and Thanksgiving Dinner Party

2022 Oct 26-30 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Host/Stew

2022 May 17-Jun 26 Seattle Washington Victoria Canada Juneau Alaska Chef
M/Y Blackwood 103’ Broward

2022 May 4-15 Nausea Bahamas and Staniel Cay (fishing charter) Chef/Stew
M/Y Bali Hi 66’ Hatteras

2022 Apr 15-18 West Palm Beach FL Easter weekend Chef

2022 Apr 4-8 Naples Florida dinner party and bridal shower party Chef
M/Y Sea Spirit 103’ Westbay

2021 Sep 13-Oct 4 Bay Harbour Michigan, Montreal/Quebec Canada, Nova Scotia,
Portland ME
M/Y Sea Spirit 103’ Westbay (help with delivery) Chef

2021 Aug 6-29 Newport RI, Martha’s Vineyard, Chatham Massachusetts Charter Chef
M/Y Bodacious 106’ San Lorenzo

2021 Jun 30-Jul 5 Missoula Montana Chef

Estate House

2021 Jun 10-20 Charter Bahamas Chef

M/Y Forever 74’ Azmit

2021 May 18-24 Dania Sea Haven Marina Chef

M/Y Lady Gayle Marie 141’ Burger

2021 Apr 28-May 10 Miami, Bahamas Chef

M/Y Margalita 100’ Hatteras

2021 Apr 8-17 West Palm, Miami, Key Largo Chef

M/Y Octopussy 145’ Hissen

2021 Mar 29 Fort Lauderdale Day and Dinner Cruise Chef

M/Y Nirvana 110’ Horizon

2021 Mar 17-27 Charter Delray, Fort Lauderdale, Miami Florida Chef
M/Y Pipe Dreams 112’ Westport

2021 Feb 11-18 Charter Jupiter, Miami, Key Largo Florida Chef
M/Y Island Girl 112’ Westport
2021 Jan 12-15 Charter Fort Lauderdale Key Largo Chef
M/Y 112’ Burger

2020 Dec 29- 2021 Jan 4 Charter Miami Florida Chef

M/Y Pronto 88’ Princess
2020 Aug-Sep New Jersey and Massachusetts
Research Vessel 100’ Chef

2019-2020 Jun Palm Beach FL, Newport RI, Westbrook CT, Sag Harbour NY, Greenport NY St
Thomas USVI, Scrub Island BVIs
M/Y Debbie Lou 105’ Horizon Chef/Stew

2018 Aug Fort Lauderdale Florida, Abacos Bahamas Bakers Bay and Marsh Harbour
M/Y 102’ Burger Chef/stew

2018 Jul South Hampton New York House Estate manager and Chef

2018 June Sag Harbour New York

M/Y 105’ San Lorenzo Chef

2018 March-May Fort Lauderdale Florida, Key West Florida, Cozumel Mexico, Costa Rica,
Panama, Panama Cannel, West Cost Costa Rica Cocos Islands, Acapulco, Cabo Mexico
M/Y Glenn Ellen 100’ President Chef/Stew/Mate

2018 February Ocean Reef Florida

M/Y 120’ Hargrave Chef

2017 August Clinton CT, Mystic CT, Fishers Island NY, Block Island NY
M/Y 86’ Custom Line Fenetti Chef/Stewardess

2017 July Palm Beach FL, Nausea, Harbour Island, Abacos and other small Islands Bahamas
M/Y 85’ Burger Solo Stewardess

2017 May-June Sarasota FL Chef/Stewardess

M/Y Kaui 124’ Expedition: (Private and Commercial Charters)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Parlor City Pub Binghamton, New York
Chef/Bartender/Server September 2018

Lourdes Hospital Ascension Health Care Services Binghamton, New York

Sterile Processing Lab Technician 2015 to 2016

Dana's Style Embroidery and Design Harpursville, New York

Business Owner / Manager 2003 to 2015

United States Marine Corps Jacksonville, North Carolina

Administrative Clerk, Mail Clerk, Cook 1989-2000
Did various duties throughout my two tours in the Marine Corps. Both Honourable
discharges. Administrative: various positions as in charge of service man record
books and files as well as pay records. Mail clerk: distribution of various parcels and
letters. Cook: providing for hundreds of service men and women at various meal times.
 Education

Shaw Academy Photography Diploma Dublin, Ireland

Certification Diploma in Photography Online 2020
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification Yoga & Ayurveda Center
Certified Yoga Instructor Pennsylvania, Online 2020

Maritime Professional Training School Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Certificates/STCW/Yachting/Security/PBLII/Silver Service 2016

BOCES Vocational Training School Johnson City, New York

Sterile Processing Technician Certificate CBSPD 2015

SUNY Broome Community College Binghamton, New York

Associates in Science / Environmental Science
References 2014

Colonel Preston Dunphy 252-340-9701

Retired US Marine Corps dunphy.preston@gmail.com

Captain Luke Arthur 206-484-4779

103’ Broward 103yacht@gmail.com

Captain Shayne Ellis 281-799-8808

66’ Hatteras sport fishing captshayne@gmail.com

Captain Jeffrey Morris 621-490-3211

103’ Westbay seaspirit103@gmail.com

Captain Rob Anderson 954-821-0477

4rob.anderson@gmail.com

Captain Keith Talasek 954-684-2172

141’ Bugher captainlgm@gmail.com

Captain Ken Bryant 654-790-8840

124’ Expedition captainkenbryant@gmail.com

Mark Lyons 607-237-1934

Business owner, Restaurant and Bar markandrewlyons@yahoo.com