Introducing your Yummy Experts!
Jason Smith
Founder & CEO

Jason is the CEO and founder of Yummy Jobs. Having completed a Management Training Program at The Walt Disney World Resort several years ago, he is a hospitality expert. Jason is also a co-founder of the Yummy Jobs Hospitality Foundation.
Hobbies | Vinyasa Hot Yoga, Cycling, Disney Marathon Training
Interests | Meeting new people - creating life changing opportunities
Top tip for Applicants | Always push outside your comfort zone - you'll never look back!
Alexis Smith
Managing Director
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Hobbies | Chocolate, Being on the beach, Yoga
Top tip for Applicants | Be professional. Gain relevant work experience. Sell yourself. Think positive!
Mark Lees
Director, International Programs

Hobbies | Playing Football, Tennis & Visiting Theme Parks
Interests | Following St Johnstone football club around the country
Top tip for Applicants | Share your motivations and be proud of your past accomplishments. Our goal is to help you succeed..
Lucy-Ann Huskisson
Operations Manager

Having completed the Disney Cultural Representative Program in 2013 - 2014, as well as two previous J1 programs in the USA, Lucy-Ann oversees the operational elements in offering the J1 Programs.
Hobbies | Writing, Photography, Reading and Travelling
Interests | Musicals, Escape Rooms, Shakespeare and Disney
Top tip for Applicants | Make sure you read all the program eligibility requirements before applying; if you are not sure about anything, ask!
Annie Dunning
Education Programs Manager

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Put in place an action plan to ensure you have the best outcomes for yourself and develop those pathways to your happy place … and ultimately your goal
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Recognise your soft skills and develop those that you need to become fully confident
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Always nurture your friends and stay in touch, they will always be there and can help to broaden your horizons!
Hobbies | Stand up paddle boarding, Hiking, mindfulness.
Top tip for Applicants | Writing a story of your experiences, will prepare you for interviews situations.
Dawn McKinney
Senior Recruiter - International & US College Program, Business Development

Hobbies | Walking and playing with my dogs, pottery, jigsaw puzzles, and online video games
Interests | Musical theater, travel, cooking, all types of animals, live music and street festivals, and time with family and friends.
Top tip for Applicants | Be positive, don’t be afraid of mistakes as they teach you, and form your own opinions not follow those of others.
Neus Flores
Recruitment Coordinator

Hobbies | Cooking (especially Mexican food), reading, theatre, music
Interests | Travelling home and spending time with friends and family.
Top tip for Applicants | Always be yourself and take any opportunity that makes you feel scared but at the same time excited, you’ll never regret it!
Kirsty Clyne
Social Media Exec - Recruitment Coordinator

Hobbies | Going to theme parks, playing with my dogs, and playing video games
Interests | Listening to Taylor Swift, travelling with my friends and social media
Top tip for Applicants | Be friendly and keep it professional! Ask questions and be yourself!
Gabrielle Hernandez
H2B Program Coordinator

Hobbies Spending time with family/friends, cooking, and going to the beach
Interests Music, Travel, Food (all types!), and History
Top tip for Applicants Be confident, prepared, and do not be afraid to ask questions!
Corie Hackney
H-2B Administrator

Hobbies | Swimming, Walking, and Reading
Interests | History, Travel, Reading, and spending time with family and friends which includes my three cats Elliott, Jasper and Eloise.
Top tip for Applicants | Be positive, appropriately friendly, and professional.
Meredith Dale
Recruiter - International and US College Program

Hobbies | Traveling, reading, hiking
Interests | Spending time at the beach, being with family and friends
Top tip for Applicants | Go in with a positive mindset and do not be afraid to ask questions!
Jaye Kirby
Accounts and Finance

Jaye manages all the payments and accounts for Yummy participants.
Hobbies | Fitness, Entertaining, Chilling on holiday
Interests | Theatre, Travelling to different places, Eating out, Spending time with my family
Kay Munday
Visa Compliance Specialist

Hobbies | Running, cooking, travelling
Interests | Cricket (my son plays a LOT!!), playing board games and spending quality time with my family.
Top tip for Applicants | Be positive and enthusiastic and enjoy your program and the experience.