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Surf Instructor + Busser

Andre Cael Gantala

Walua Social
Kailua-Kona,HI

Work History

Surf Instructor

11 Months
Ohana Surf Lessons | Kailua-Kona, Hawaii | 11.2025 - Current
  • Instructed students in surfing techniques, surf etiquette, and ocean safety.
  • Communicated constructive, encouraging feedback with students to build confidence and improve skills.
  • Assisted lifeguards in in-water emergency response.

Busser

1 Year 3 Months
Walua Social | Kailua-Kona, Hawaii | 07.2025 - Current
  • Efficient with strong teamwork and customer service skills.
  • Constant, active movement of heavy loads in high-volume service.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

University of Hawai'i - Pālamanui HCC | Kailua-Kona | 05-2027
  • Academic course pursued in Health 125 (Survey of Health Terminology)
  • Academic course pursued in English 100 (Composition 1)

High School Diploma

Konawaena High School | Kealakekua, HI | 05-2025
  • Leo Club Member 24'-25'
  • Jesus Club Member and Leader, 23'-25'
  • Konawaena High School Student Government Historian, 21'-22'
  • Varsity athlete for Konawaena High School's Wrestling, 21'-23'
  • Varsity athlete for Konawaena High School's Judo Team, 21'-25'

Certification

  • Maui Fire NextGen Training Program - Certificate of Completion
  • American Heart Association (AHA) - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
  • American Red Cross - Certificate of Completion : Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
  • Hawai'i Drivers License - Class 3

References

  • Dan Cobalth - University of Hawai'i - Pālamanui HCC : Fire Science Instructor

(925) 260-4071

colbath@hawaii.edu

  • Kaleo WaiWaiole - Ohana Surf Lessons LLC : Owner/Boss

(808) 756-0755

OhanaSurfLessonsKona@gmail.com

  • Maika Kaikaka - Walua Social : Manager

(808) 741-0624

kulakai456@live.com

Timeline

Surf Instructor

Ohana Surf Lessons
11.2025 - CurrentRead More

Busser

Walua Social
07.2025 - CurrentRead More

University of Hawai'i - Pālamanui HCC

Associate of Applied Science from Fire Science
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Konawaena High School

High School Diploma
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Andre Cael GantalaSurf Instructor + Busser