Jenny Colton
Meet Jenny Colton, the founder of Colton Yacht Crew. With over 15 years´ experience as a Chief Stewardess and 3 years in yacht crew recruitment. Jenny’s passion for the industry remains as strong as the day she first started.
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Originally from Sweden, Jenny spent much of her childhood riding and competing in equestrian events. After completing her university studies, she moved to Spain with plans to work as an accountant. However, the allure of the yachting world quickly captivated her, and she hasn’t looked back since.
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Her experience as both a Chief Stewardess and recruiter gives Jenny a unique perspective and understanding on what it takes to succeed in this fast-paced, ever-evolving industry. What truly fuels her is the joy of finding dream jobs for crew members and hearing their stories of adventure and success. For Jenny, the most rewarding part of her role is the satisfaction of connecting talented individuals with opportunities that allow them to thrive and building long-lasting relationships with her clients based on trust, transparency, communication and being personal.
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At Colton Yacht Crew, Jenny’s expertise, passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to helping others succeed shine through in every aspect of her work.
Recruitment Process
Job description - A detailed job description of what you are looking for, including responsibilities, duties and additional skillsets etc. is very important for us to find the best matching candidates for your position. The more information we have, the better we can narrow down the search.
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Head Hunting and Screening - We screen and source candidates and select 5-10 candidates for the next step.
​Internal Interviews - interviews with candidates that fits the criteria’s, we speak with all candidates that we submit to the vessels, and we screen them for your specific role, so once you receive a cv, this candidate is interested in your role, and not just any role.
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​Reference and Documentation Checks - We verify candidates references both via emails and verbal references and we check that documents are valid and in date
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​​Written summary - When we have all the documentation and a candidate has been property interviewed, documents and references checked, we write up a summary of the candidate, to present him/her to you. We explain a little of his/hers previous experience and characteristics.
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​Submission - We submit candidates to you after they have been screened and vetted and that are genuinely interested in your role.
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​Client Interviews - When you have looked through the CV´s presented to you, you may want to interview one or several candidates. You may reach out to us, and we can arrange these interviews for you, however you see fit, via zoom, google, WhatsApp of a normal phone call, or even in person. You may also contact the candidates submitted directly if you wish, please do let us know if you do so to keep us in the loop.
​Katie Rushton
​After 7 years working in the Superyacht industry and 2 in events, Katie has spent the last 3 as a marketing consultant and copywriter, creating captivating content for clients in luxury travel, yachting, real estate, tourism, and wellness industries.
Standing out in a sea of CVs or cutting through the noise online isn’t easy — and that’s where Katie comes in as our marketing creative and CV specialist.
With over a decade of experience spanning marketing, superyachts, and events, she knows how to help both individuals and brands shine. As the driving force behind CYC’s social media marketing, Katie combines her insider knowledge of the yachting industry with a creative eye and strategic approach, making her the go-to for crew looking to elevate a CV or brands ready to refine their message.
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Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned crew member aiming for your next big role, your CV is your first impression and it needs to stand out in a sea of applicants. Katie can help you refine your layout, sharpen your language, and highlight your unique skills and experience in a way that captures the attention of captains, HODs and yacht owners. From structure and styling to professional wording that reflects you, this service ensures your CV looks as polished as you are on deck.
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Ready to elevate your CV or brand?
Get in touch: admin@coltonyachtcrew.com