Job History
(This information is derived from the contactable references entered in the My References section of your profile.)
Type Yacht/Company Yacht Size Work Period
Yacht Al Mirqab 436 Feet 5/11/2011 - 8/27/2011
Brief description of duties held
My primary responsibility on this award winning yacht was to manage the dive program and equipment. This included teaching many courses during the season and underwater videography and dive guide. I worked on deck and gained valuable experience in lifting and craning operations and helicopter operations. I was responsible for the SeaBob DPVs and Jet-Surf Boards. I also gained my Industrial Rope Access certificate.
Reason for leaving
One of a long list of terminations under new management.
 

Type Yacht/Company Yacht Size Work Period
Company 11/20/2010 - 4/7/2011
Brief description of duties held
After completing my certifications I worked as a Divemaster running a boat for resort guests and also leading newly certified divers and fun divers. During my instructor internship I taught courses and after completion, free-lanced as an instructor. My duties included: Instructing students in courses including Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and Emergency First Response. Conducting boat & dive site briefings, leading dives and equipment preparation, maintenance & repair.
Reason for leaving
Returning to the yachting industry.
 

Type Yacht/Company Yacht Size Work Period
Yacht R&M 90 Feet 5/22/2010 - 10/1/2010
Brief description of duties held
Sole Deckhand: I continued my education on the rules of the road & passage planning. Again I was responsible for the exterior of the boat and maintenance. Also, for the water sports equipment & computer/media equipment on board. I handled pre-trip fueling and provisioning. While guests were on board I served food & drinks and taught them safe use of the toys. I drove the tender for trips to shore. During passages I took part in navigation and watches during both day & night.
Reason for leaving
End of season & boat was for sale
 

Type Yacht/Company Yacht Size Work Period
Yacht My 85 Feet 4/10/2009 - 11/1/2009
Brief description of duties held
While working on this yacht as sole deckhand I learnt a great deal. I was responsible for the upkeep and exterior of the boat. I helped with provisioning and fueling. I served food and drinks and provided a high quality of service. I taught them safe use of water sports equipment. This yacht was hull number one of her class and I learnt a great deal about maintenance while working with the Princess engineers. I was often left alone as caretaker of the yacht while the captain was away.
Reason for leaving
End of Season
 

Type Yacht/Company Yacht Size Work Period
Company 12/3/2007 - 12/1/2008
Brief description of duties held
English Language Teacher
Reason for leaving
End of a 1 year contract
 

Type Yacht/Company Yacht Size Work Period
Company 6/6/2005 - 9/28/2007
Brief description of duties held
I managed the docks for a boat rental company for 3 summer seasons where I: • Taught customers the safe use of water sports equipment and accessories; including wave runners, ski boats. • Drove boats for customers using wakeboards, skis, tubes and banana boats. • Provided group activity trips for children. • Maintained, repaired and fuelled machines and equipment. • Administered Canadian ‘Boat Smart’ License Exams. • Provided high quality of service to customers.
Reason for leaving
I left to travel and work in Korea.