Andrew Kestle
SCUBA OWI
Madison,WI
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor/Deck Ambassador
British Swim School
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
Open Water Scuba Instructor
Breezeway Bubbles
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Facilitated diving instruction courses
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
- Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.
Landscaper/Groundskeeper/Handyman
Keller Real Estate Group/Self Employed
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Researched and identified appropriate plants and materials for landscaping projects.
Aquarist
Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Feeding, preparation, administer supplements
- Maintained and operated aquarium life support systems.
- Diving/exhibit cleanings
- Maintained aquatic habitat cleanliness in preparation for visitors.
- Assisted with daily animal diet preparations and water quality testing.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Tanana Air Service
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
Commercial Diver
Liquivision Technology
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Team Leader of mobile diving operation
- Supervised and trained other divers in performance of essential functions and duties of position.
- Inspected underwater pipelines, pilings, water tanks and plant intakes with CCTV, digital photography and testing equipment.
Commercial Diver/Tender
CalDive International
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Offshore Gulf of Mexico
- Experience in mixed gas/surface decompression diving
- Maintained full understanding of dive plan and asked appropriate questions to iron out any confusing details, consistently upholding safety, efficiency and project standards.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
Education
NAUI/PADI OWI in 19 specialties -
International Diving Career Inst. Hall's
Marathon, FL01.2018
Postgraduate in Chemistry/Wildlife Biology - undefined
UAF
Fairbanks, AK01.2007
Certified in Commercial Diving - undefined
The Ocean Corporation
Houston, TX01.1996
B.A. in Environmental Science - undefined
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ06.1993
Skills
- Leadership
- Customer service
- Home/Amateur Aquarist
- Scientific Diving
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Skills Assessment
- Emergency Management
- Oxygen Administration
- Reading technical manuals
- Diagnosing problems
- Non-Destructive Testing
Certification
- OWI SCUBA, NAUI/PADI
- Commercial Diver-NDT
- FAA A&P mechanic
- FAA Commercial Pilot License
- Driver's License
Timeline
Swim Instructor/Deck Ambassador
British Swim School
07.2023 - 02.2024
Open Water Scuba Instructor
Breezeway Bubbles
03.2018 - 01.2023
Landscaper/Groundskeeper/Handyman
Keller Real Estate Group/Self Employed
01.2015 - 01.2022
Aquarist
Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium
05.2014 - 01.2015
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Tanana Air Service
01.2001 - 01.2008
Commercial Diver
Liquivision Technology
01.1998 - 01.2000
Commercial Diver/Tender
CalDive International
01.1996 - 01.1998
NAUI/PADI OWI in 19 specialties -
International Diving Career Inst. Hall's
Postgraduate in Chemistry/Wildlife Biology - undefined
UAF
Certified in Commercial Diving - undefined
The Ocean Corporation
B.A. in Environmental Science - undefined
Prescott College