AURUM SKY

Crew Profile

Captain: Jere Gacina
Nationality: Croatian
Languages: English, Croatian

Profile:
Captain Jere is a 500GT STCW II/3 qualified captain and a very pleasant person with a great attitude towards the clients. He has vast experience on the
Adriatic sea. Jere comes from a family with a longstanding maritime tradition. His mother's family owned fishing boats in Betina on Murter at the
beginning of the 20th century, hence it comes as no surprise that Jere was fascinated with boats and the sea already at an early age. Setting out to continue his family's legacy, Captain Jere studied in Zagreb and graduated from the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture.
Captain Jere professional background spans work on the land and the sea. Following positions in an equipment production company and as the production manager in a shipyard, he was appointed the Captain of Gullet Aurum in 2009. After a decade of providing the highest service to the most discerning guests, he is a natural choice – and by far the best one - to head the launch of the beautiful Aurum Sky in 2020. His professionalism and reliability are topped with excellent fluency in English, and a friendly demeanor which inspires great confidence in both guests and crew.


Chief Stewardess: Dubravka Milosavić
Nationality: Croatian
Languages: English, Croatian

Profile:
Welcoming you aboard MY Aurum Sky is the chef stewardess. She is a true expert, with hands-on experience in every aspect of her job. While working as a solo stewardess, Dubravka handled everything from service and cabins to arranging on-land experiences for her guests. Dubravka worked in the hospitality industry and also managed her own beauty salon. In addition, she worked in Germany and designed interiors.
She has very strong service skills and creates a relaxed and positive atmosphere on board. Very enthusiastic about working on a yacht, with great communication skills.


Chef: Dušan Lazor
Nationality: Serbian
Languages: English, Croatian

Profile:
There are probably as many cooks as there are palates, but not many who can cater to them all. Aboard Aurum Sky, you will enjoy delicacies prepared by one such culinary wizard, Chef Dušan Lazor. Over two decades of international experience, Chef Dušan whipped up the mastery of not only Mediterranean and continental cuisines, but a variety of others, including Caribbean, vegan, and Ayurvedic.
Chef Dušan picked his profession already in high school and completed the program for cooks at the Belgrade High School of Hospitality in 2002. He then slow-cooked his skills through internships at renowned hotels like the Belgrade Palace and the InterContinental, and work in various restaurants that served different cuisines, from Serbian national to international.
In 2014, Chef Dušan started to work as a cook at the Dukley Hotel & Resort Budva, which ultimately led to his appointment as the Executive Chef, in charge of running five independent kitchen units with different menus and concepts. During his professional development stay at the Nikki Beach Dubai, Chef Dušan mastered Caribbean delights that you can enjoy over the views of the Adriatic. Thanks to his course in confectionary baking at the French School of Cooking, you can also expect amazing breakfasts and fluffy pastries.
When he is not in the galley, he likes to swap whisks and ladles for a billiard stick or a guitar.
Fluent in English, kind-spirited, and approachable, Chef Dušan looks forward to whipping up some memorable feasts onboard Aurum Sky.


Stewardess: Martina Stojakovic
Nationality: Croatian
Languages: English, Croatian

Profile:
Martina was working in hospitality and various honorary jobs before she decided to step up in the yachting industry 3 years ago. Martina is a well-organized, motivated, and hardworking person willing to take on new challenges. She learns and adapts fast, she is very cheerful and communicative, loves being around people.


Stewardess: Ivana Krickic
Nationality: Croatian
Languages: English, Croatian

Profile:
After having completed High School in Split, Ivana worked in a 5-star Hospitality for several years and then moved to the Industry, operating on board yachts ranging by 30 and 40 meters. Aside from the main duties of housekeeping, laundry, and service, Ivana is an experienced bar lady, who is capable of delighting the palate of her guests by serving tasty meals, snacks, and original drinks. She is a carry and very pleasant person with an eye for detail.


Deckhand: Tomislav Mihanovic
Nationality: Croatian
Languages: English, Croatian

Profile:
His experience spans work on different-sized boats, giving him a well-rounded skill set that enables him to excel in everything he does. Over his summers on the daily excursion and transfer boats, Tomislav mastered both passenger safety and passenger service. Continuing on larger charter boats, and especially the first luxury motor sailer in Croatia, he learned everything about day-to-day operations, but also winter maintenance and seasonal preparation of the boats in shipyards. This provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the entire operation. An electronics technician with further education in maritime inspection management, Tomislav also has the theory to back his hands-on skills. Born and raised in Dalmatia’s heart of Split, it doesn’t come as a surprise that in his free time, Tomislav also enjoys spending time at the sea and doing water activities. His favorites are sailing and fishing.

Deckhand: TBC