BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Fabiana Estrela was born in Sao Paulo (Brazil) but has lived close to London (Ontario, Canada) since 2008. She is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish, and she has some knowledge of Italian and French. She carries a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and grads in Business with majors in Hospitality and Tourism, International Business, and Human Resources Management. Over the past thirty years, she has acquired experience in key account management, media, entertainment events, marketing, market research, hospitality training and coaching, international business development and recruitment. She is Cast-A-Way's MLC (Maritime Labour Convention) certified auditor and the company's CEO.
Cindy Segal was born in Montreal, Canada. She was introduced to Cast-A-Way in 1998. After backpacking in thirty-eight countries and spending some time working on ships, Cindy joined the Cast-A-Way family in 2014.
RECRUITERS
Nicola Barton
Sr. Placement Consultant Manager | Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, UK
Entertainment Expert
Nicola began her adventure on cruise ships with Disney Cruise Line in 2001. After two contracts and being moved into a management position, she expanded her cruise industry knowledge by joining Carnival Cruise Line. Nicola joined the Cast-A-Way team in 2006, and after two years of experience recruiting in Canada, Nicola started Cast-A-Way Australia and New Zealand.
Kathy Huang
Sr. Placement Consultant
Spa Expert
Kathy started her career onboard as a seasonal youth staff on Princess Cruises. She spent the next ten years working on Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises as Spa Manager, managing teams of 10-50 staff. After traveling worldwide, Kathy settled in Vancouver, Canada, where she grew up. Kathy joined the Cast-A-Way family in 2014. Kathy is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Thabi Mabille
Manager Operations EMEA (Europe, Middle East. Africa)
Chef & Concierge Expert
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Thabi is from Mafikeng, South Africa. She is the Manager of Operations for EMEA, focusing on recruitment strategies and partnerships, business development and positioning the brand on the continent. She has a Hospitality Management background plus eighteen years of experience in the hospitality and banking industries. Thabi worked for Disney Cruise Line as an Assistant Server, Guest Services Associate, and Concierge. She joined the Cast-A-Way team in late 2021, and it's been a fulfilling venture.
Kagiso Sefanyetso
Admin Assistant EMEA (Europe, Middle East. Africa)​
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Kagi is from Rustenburg, South Africa. Her aspiration to learn vastly has led her to study different fields and thus acquire skills and experiences from them. She possesses a BCom Degree, majoring in Statistics and Economics, and a Dip in Finance Management. She brings a rough 7 years of experience in sales, finance, data capturing, and human resources. Kagiso is honored to be part of the team as this will grant her career growth and believes her zeal for life and warm character will add value not only to the Cast-A-Way team but to everyone she encounters.
Patricia Zamalloa de Petrovic
Sr. Placement Consultant
Bar Expert
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Patricia lives in Peru, and she is fluent in English and Spanish. She has worked for the cruising industry for 16 years and worked her way up to Bar Manager, having passed through different positions and achieved outstanding sales targets. Patricia is very excited to be a part of the Cast-A-Way family to help others have the wonderful experience of being part of the cruising industry.
Mapule Lebotse
Placement Consultant Manager | South Africa
Shorex Expert
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Mapule is from Johannesburg, South Africa. She is a highly accomplished former Shore Excursions Specialist with great sales and operations management expertise. She brings eight years of experience working at sea as a Fitness Trainer and in Tour Operations for Carnival Cruise Line and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. She also was part of the original opening team for Virgin Voyages, Scarlet Lady. Working at sea has taken her career global. She is the On boarding Manager for Africa. Mapule is thrilled to be part of the Cast-A-Way family, sourcing top African candidates for our top clients.
Ruth Siphiwe Muleya
Placement Consultant | South Africa​
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Ruth is from Lusaka, Zambia, and speaks fluent English as her first language. Her hospitality journey began as an assistant waiter at Royal Caribbean, an experience that ignited her passion for service and hospitality. Privileged enough to work in stage, light, and sound production on land, Ruth embodies versatility and adaptability. Passionate about traveling and experiencing new challenges, she brings a wealth of diverse experiences to her endeavors. With strong communication skills and a profound commitment to helping others, Ruth is dedicated to making a positive impact in her line of work and within her community.
Sanelisiwe Ntombela
Placement Consultant | South Africa​
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Sanelisiwe is a seasoned professional hailing from Durban, South Africa. She has extensive experience as a qualified Beauty Therapist. Her journey has taken her around the world, as she embarked on an exciting career aboard Carnival Cruise Line ships in 2014, over the course of 9 contracts. Now she is back in her hometown as a Placement Consultant for Cast-A-Way, leveraging her wealth of experience and deep understanding of the cruise industry, she connects talented professionals with opportunities that allow them to thrive and excel.
David Garcia
Sr. Placement Consultant
Entertainment Expert
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David comes from the coastal city of Alicante in Spain. He started his career at sea in 2005 when he joined Royal Caribbean and has worked his way up in the Entertainment department to become a Cruise Director. He also worked as Shorex Assistant Manager. He has worked in lines such as Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Pullmantur, lberocruceros, Cruise and Maritime Voyages and MSC. During all this time, he has visited over a hundred countries and wishes to help other people to join life at sea on cruise ships, the best job in the world. He joined the Cast-A-Way team in 2022.
Bernhard Fischer
Sr. Placement Consultant​
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Bernhard has over 45 years of experience in the Hospitality industry. He started his career in Germany training as a chef in the renowned Steigenberger Hotel and completing his masters a few years later after having worked in some of the best 5-star hotels in Europe. He furthered his studies in Hotel Management at a renowned Hotel school in Switzerland and completed a BA in Business administration a few years Later. Bernhard answered a call to Africa joining the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town. The initial 2-year contract became a 38-year stay in South Africa with the Southern Sun Group, Compass Group, and South African Airways. Finally, he joined Cunard Line on Queen Mary 2 for a one-off contract in 2007 and retired 16 years later having worked on all the Queens. He has a wealth of experience and joined our team to support us from Europe.
Chido Chistike
Placement Consultant | Zimbabwe
Spa Expert
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​Chido graduated Beauty College and pursued her passion to work on board. She worked with the On board Spa for five contracts before returning home and setting up a Beauty School to give other young Zimbabweans a chance to experience what she experienced on board ships. She worked on land for five-star hotels such as the Ritz Carlton.
I Gede (DEWA) Mahendradata
Placement Consultant Manager | Indonesia
Galley Expert
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Dewa is from Bali, Indonesia. He started his hospitality career working for three years in a hotel as an assistant cook in Bali. In 2007 he started his first contract onboard as a Galley Steward and worked his way up to Galley Supervisor. In 2015 he continued his career working for a hotel restaurant in Bali until he started working with hospitality recruitment in 2016. With his experience, Dewa was excited to join the Cast-A-Way family in 2022, hoping to help many people have the wonderful experience of working on cruise ships as he did.
Ni Wayan (SENI) Senitiasih
Sr. Placement Consultant | Indonesia
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Seni is from Bali, Indonesia. She started her career in the hospitality industry as a waitress and worked for over 5 years at Canggu Club Bali (now known as Finns Recreation Club). From 2014 to 2018, she continued her studies at Mahasaraswati University, majoring Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (English Department). She taught English at one of Bali's hotel and cruise line Training Centers during her studies. She has been a recruiter in the hospitality industry since 2019. Seni was super excited to join the Cast-A-Way family to help others achieve their dream jobs.
Fabiana Baltazar
HR & Management Sr. Placement Consultant
Casting | Performers Expert
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Fabiana Baltazar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in HR & Management as a Sr. Recruiter. She is a specialist in Casting - Performers Expert. Throughout her career, she has honed her skills and developed a deep understanding of the recruitment industry, helping companies find and hire top talent. Her expertise in Casting has allowed her to successfully match performers with roles that showcase their skills and bring out their best.
Thando Ngwenya
Placement Consultant​
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Natacia Thando Ngwenya was born in South Africa. Started her career on ships in 2011 as a Spa Therapist with Stainer then moved to Luxury shops onboard Starboard as a Beauty specialist on Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Thando has been in 100s of country and loved every moment while onboard. She ensures that joining Cast-A-Way is an opportunity to share her experience and help others get onboard while creating amazing memories.
Lorjana Jaup
Placement Consultant​
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From Albania, with over 10 years of experience as a Recruiter, specializing in the dynamic and demanding hospitality and tourism sector. Lorjana's extensive experience encompasses thousands of interviews across diverse roles, consistently achieving remarkable success in identifying and placing top-notch talent.
Tishauna Thompson
Placement Consultant | Caribbean​
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Tishauna is from Jamaica, graduated from Northern Caribbean University with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Tishauna began her recruitment experience with Cast-A-Way in 2022. She is currently working with the Caribbean team as a Placement Consultant, helping candidates find their dream job onboard. Her passion is to connect people with the best opportunities in the cruise industry and make their dreams come true.
Tajiri Gitonga
Placement Consultant Manager | Kenya​
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Hailing from the vibrant city of Nairobi, Kenya, Tajiri Gitonga graduated from United States International University with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Administration and has practiced for over 8 years in the business and hospitality industry. Having recruited in Kenya for some of the most prestigious cruise lines, Tajiri brings his vast experience to the Cast-A-Way team. He believes that the key to a successful company begins with proper staffing.
Daytona Coombs
Placement Consultant | Caribbean
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Daytona is from Jamaica. She makes education her top priority. She obtained her Tourism Management Diploma from Northern Caribbean University. Her outgoing personality, ambition and determination positively impacts everyone she comes across. She is one of the newest members of the Cast-A-Way team, supporting our recruitment efforts in Jamaica and the Caribbean islands.
Abaleng Mogwe
Placement Consultant | Botswana​
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Abaleng is a results-driven professional with a dynamic career spanning various roles in the telecommunications industry both fixed and mobile products with 21 years of experience. Abaleng is known for her expertise in customer service, management, and provisioning.
Leon Alphonso Hunte
Sr. Placement Consultant
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Born & raised in Guyana, Leon joined the cruise industry in 2014 and has completed assignments for the world's largest cruise lines, such as CCL, RCCL & HAL. His experience ranges from Sales Management & Marketing to Entertainment & Human Resources Consulting and recruitment. Leon has developed a passion for Human Resources as it allows him to help others to effectively achieve their professional career goals. He had the chance to travel and experience the cultures of 129 countries and 5 continents. His favorites were Iceland and Australia. Leon joined Cast-A-Way in 2017 and when he is not busy hiring or consulting, he enjoys swimming & cooking. His motto is "Teamwork makes the dream works!"
Kyle Beckett
Placement Consultant ​
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Kyle is from Wisconsin, USA. He is a proud husband and father to an amazing 7-year-old daughter. When he is not busy being a family man, Kyle is exploring new destinations and cultures through travel. He has been professionally working in the recruiting industry since 2005. Kyle has a passion for connecting talented individuals with their dream careers and helping them grow within the cruise industry. Kyle left a message for our candidates: "I am excited to help you take the next step in your rewarding career and see you reach for the stars!"
Marcelo Yoshitaka
Placement Consultant ​
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Marcelo was born in Brazil and raised in Japan. After teaching in a high school, he started working onboard for Royal Caribbean as a Youth Staff, stepping up as an Assistant Manager, and finally as a Youth Program Manager for 10 years. What he likes most about working onboard is; being in an international environment, learning about different cultures, and languages, and traveling to many places around the world. He hopes he can support you in stepping into this unique world called life at sea!
Monique Duarte
Placement Consultant ​
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Monique, originally from the Toronto area, Canada, graduated from Mohawk College with a degree in Tourism and Travel. She launched her cruise career in 2015 after being recruited by Cast-A-Way. With nine years of sales experience aboard cruise ships and a solid background in HR and recruiting, Monique's in-depth industry knowledge allows her to offer new crew members valuable insights into what to expect during their careers in the cruise industry.
Hillary Mac Duff
Placement Consultant ​
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Originally from Ottawa, Canada's capital, Hillary has dedicated herself to a fulfilling career onboard Carnival Cruise Line since 2015. Having worked in the youth department, Hillary quickly rose to the role of Youth Director in 2018, where she passionately led initiatives to create enriching experiences for the younger guests onboard. Hillary is enthusiastic about guiding candidates to achieve their dreams of working at sea, providing valuable support and encouragement to crew members looking to build stable futures for themselves and their families.
Anna Victoria Murphy
Placement Consultant ​
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Anna Victoria Murphy was born in São Paulo (Brazil) but has lived in Alberta (Canada) since 2009. She is fluent in Portuguese and English and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with an emphasis on early childhood education. She has also great experience in Customer Service working as a server and in retail sales.
Amy Harnack
Placement Consultant ​
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Amy is from Northern Ontario, Canada. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Diploma in Medical Administration. She worked onboard cruise ships for 17 years with Norwegian and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines within the youth program, both as staff and management. She has had the incredible opportunity to travel to 63 countries and is excited to help others fulfill their dream of working onboard.
Sue-Mari Sarango
Placement Consultant ​
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Sue was born in South Africa and is fluent in English and Afrikaans. She has worked for the cruising industry with 12 years of experience in many different departments and roles onboard, including Skin Care Specialist for Steiner on Celebrity cruises and retail with Starboard onboard Carnival Cruise Line. She also worked in Entertainment at Fun Squad and found her way to Entertainment Director, which is a position she has held for the past 7 years. She also has experience in recruiting and onboarding and wants to help others build their dream life, as she was able to do over so many years onboard.
Neeraj Aashiq Gohee
Placement Consultant | Mauritius​
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Neeraj Aashiq Gohee, born in Poste De Flacq Village, Mauritius, has lived in Central Flacq City since 1998. He is fluent in English, French, Hindi, and German, with basic knowledge of Italian and Spanish. He holds a Cambridge School Certificate and a Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management, along with various qualifications in the hotel, hospitality, and cruise industries. These include specialties in Food & Beverage, Sommelier, Barista, Human Resources, Hospitality Training, and International Business Development. Neeraj is a certified Hospitality Services Trainer, registered with the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA). With experience as a Restaurant Manager, Beverage Manager, and Cellar Master on luxury cruise lines, he has also served as a Hiring Partner for various international cruise lines since 2007. Now part of the Cast-A-Way team, he helps recruit qualified candidates for their clients.
Jennyfer Sinclair
Placement Consultant | Central America​
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Jennyfer Sinclair is from Nicaragua, holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science, and speaks Spanish and English. She is also a proud mom of two beautiful girls and has been a shipboard recruiter for more than 15 years. Her love and passion for helping people looking for a job opportunity is to see them achieve their goals and change their family lives.
ADMINISTRATION
Wesley Marques​
Global Operations Manager​
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Wesley is an entrepreneurial leader with a strong background in technology and business development. He is passionate about driving innovation and creating impactful solutions in the recruitment industry. With a proven track record of delivering results, Wesley leverages his expertise to develop cutting-edge strategies that meet the evolving needs of the market. He excels at building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, driving business growth, and identifying new opportunities for expansion.
Luciene Barisson
Finance Administrator
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Luciene Barisson was born in São Paulo, Brazil, and has a degree in Engineering. She speaks Portuguese and English and lived in London, Ontario, Canada, from 2011 to 2013. Luciene currently lives in Brazil and supports the Cast-A-Way Finance and Admin teams.
Isabella Steffen​
Marketing Coordinator​
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Isa is a creative person from Brazil who is passionate about art and graphic design. She is self-taught and seeks constant improvement in all activities. When Isabella joined our team, she got Cast-A-Way’s spirit right away and prioritized translating this spirit into everything she does for the marketing sphere. Isa thinks that one of the most valuable things someone can achieve is freedom, and that’s why she fits our team so well. She also has a degree in Veterinary Medicine and learned a lot about the simplicity of life with animals.
Nayara Escarabello
Administrative Assistant​
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Nayara is a Brazilian, pedagogue and art teacher, who demonstrates a strong commitment to human development and teamwork. Her passion for encouraging expression and creativity reflects her unique ability to understand and cultivate each person's potential. Furthermore, her ability to build meaningful relationships makes her a valuable collaborator in any work environment. Nayara seeks not only professional growth but also the expansion of her cultural experiences. Your willingness to explore different cultures and perspectives will enrich not only your educational practice but also team dynamics, contributing positively to the company's organizational culture.
Márcia Bonifácio
Onboarding Staff​
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Márcia is Brazilian and graduated in Management Processes. She has worked with operations for FedEx for 11 years. She has a fast-paced ability of organization and a vast know-how. Márcia was enthusiastic about joining the Cast-A-Way family because she is very determined and always up for a challenge. What she values the most and fuels her is being able to help people achieve their goals and candidates get their dream jobs onboard.
Gabrielle Moreira
Onboarding Staff​​​
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Gabi holds a technical degree in electrical studies and has three years of administration education. She interned in robotics during high school and is a skilled pianist and music teacher. Gabrielle's first language is Portuguese, and with five years of Spanish study, Gabi enjoys the team dynamic at Cast-A-Way Brazil. She thrives in managing clients and processes, helping candidates get hired, and finds great satisfaction in teaching. Her diverse skills make her a valuable asset to the team.