For more information on our event planning services please send an email to info@sixthstar.com
or you can call us at 954.462.6760
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Doug Jones - President Doug Jones has been a leader in the entertainment industry for more than 25 years. He played a pivotal role in developing entertainment shows and programs for many cruise lines including Royal Viking Line, Celebrity and Renaissance among many others. He has been the executive producer of hundreds of theatrical and corporate productions from concept to the final bow. In early 2002 Doug founded Sixth Star as a "one-stop-shop" for entertainment programs. Under his leadership the company has grown to be a global company specializing in incomparable entertainment and event production. Services include all aspects of entertainment: celebrity and headline entertainers, musicians and bands, complete event management, customized production shows, scenic décor, props, music, costumes, in-house multimedia production, staffing, event marketing and speakers for corporate, social, resort, cruise ship, casino, and theme park clients. In addition Sixth Star has become the largest supplier of speaker 'edutainment' programs to the cruise industry. A graduate of California State University -East Bay, Doug also serves as an executive board member of the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade and long time board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward. |
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Alicia Ether - Manager of Accounting Specializing in Small Business Management, Alicia brings more than eighteen years of Accounting experience combined with another ten years of Office Management, Human Resources and Customer Service experience to the team. Born in Florida but having lived all over the United States, Alicia has always considered South Florida her home. She now enjoys fun in the sun with her two daughters and grand daughter.
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Dorine Nielsen - Sixth Star Enrichment Programs Dorine started her dance career at age 17. She traveled Europe and the Middle East as part of the international tour of Takeuchi Keigo and his Imperial Japanese Dancers. For three years, Dorine was a singer and dancer with Princess Cruises. Dorine’s dream came true when she won the role of “Connie Wong” in A Chorus Line. In addition to dancing, Dorine was a social hostess for Princess Cruises and Royal Viking Line. Before moving to Florida, Dorine was HR Manager for KCET Public Broadcasting in Los Angeles.
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Jerre Feeney - Taylor With over 10 years of experience as a lead production show singer for different cruise lines traveling all around the world, Jerre was and still is passionate about performing and traveling. After the birth of her daughter, Jerre worked for nearly 5 years under the Royal Caribbean International umbrella, managing the second largest cruise line in the world, RCCL, as a casting specialist where she was solely in charge of casting, hiring and contracting all production show singers for the entire fleet of 21 ships. She now casts and manages all production singers and dancers for Sixth Star’s cruise ship contracts and corporate events. Her vast experience and eye for talent brings amazing shows on land and sea for your enjoyment.
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Shawna Nathman - IT Systems Manager
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Terri Gritter - Entertainment Coordinator Featuring a high-energy personality and a great sense of humor, Terri Gritter has been with Sixth Star for many years and has been instrumental in the growth of the Distinguished Gents and Enrichment departments. One of Terri's strengths is her ability to foster strong relationships, both with our cruise line clients, as well as the wonderful speakers and directors who are part of our program. Terri was born in South Florida and she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and an Associate of Science Degree in Computer Applications. Prior to joining Sixth Star, she led a career in accounting and administration. |
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Carol Sussman - Entertainment Coordinator Carol’s extensive customer service background is evident as she keeps the most beautiful ships in the world supplied with our talented Distinguished Gents Ballroom Dancers. In addition to her Distinguished Gents duties, Carol is busy in the Outreach Department making sure that our Destination and Special Interest speakers and instructors are just what the cruise lines ordered. Carol is a graduate of the State University of New York system where she earned her teaching degree. She is also an accomplished actress and is a founding member of The Women’s Theatre Project.
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Miranda Cook - Administrative Coordinator Holding degrees in Fashion Marketing and Travel & Hospitality, in the last decade, Miranda has divided her time between her loves of fashion and cruising. Her previous experiences at Imperial Majesty, Orient Lines/NCL, Silversea, Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue, give her a well-rounded outlook on the entertainment side of cruising. She is also able to bring a creative eye to the Sixth Star team and utilize her skills in multiple areas of the company. Contact Miranda for enrichment opportunities with Celebrity, Azamara, Regent Seven Seas, ResidenSea and The Yachts of Seabourn.
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