CATHERINE STEVENS
Summary
Passionate and highly skilled Scuba Diving Instructor and Environmental Studies student with a deep enthusiasm for marine research, sailing, and conservation through education. Eager to secure a challenging position that allows me to leverage my expertise and passion for marine sciences and adventure-based learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oyster Technician
Chatham Shellfish
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced farm operations with meticulous record-keeping and efficient equipment maintenance.
- Monitored water quality and oyster health for a healthier farm environment.
- Optimized productivity by streamlining oyster grading and implementing sustainable farming practices.
- Improved shipment processes, boosting customer satisfaction ratings, and operated work boats.
- Increased brand awareness through effective social media strategies and engaging content creation.
- operated work boats
- grew, harvested, and prepared all shellfish orders as well as retail.
Host
Viera on Main
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a welcoming demeanor
- Proven ability to create a positive and engaging atmosphere for guests
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Managed reservations efficiently to accommodate walk-in guests and reduce wait times.
- Implemented table rotation system for optimal server workload distribution, resulting in improved service quality.
- Assisted servers with food delivery during peak hours to ensure timely service for all guests.
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
Scuba Instructor
United Divers Inc.
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Led confined training sessions, demonstrated skills for students, and managed training courses
- Provided retail assistance, organized and prepared equipment, and handled accounting tasks.
- Enhanced student divers'' skills by providing personalized instruction and feedback.
- Increased course completion rates by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Ensured diver safety through meticulous equipment checks, thorough briefings, and diligent supervision.
Scuba Diving Instructor
Action Quest
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted dive briefings, classroom lectures, operated compressor to fill tanks, and guided fun dives and training dives
- Instructed certification courses, including various specialties, adapting to students' levels of experience.
- Lived aboard yachts full-time, actively participating in vessel operations, cooking, cleaning, sailing, team building- and fostered a safe, inclusive, and unique environment for all students and staff onboard
- Provided leadership training and contributed to the overall program beyond traditional dive instructing responsibilities
- Demonstrated versatility by engaging in diverse tasks, with a focus on creating a comprehensive and enriching experience for participants.
- Facilitated schedule to maintain programs course.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL01.2024
Skills
- Environmental Compliance & monitoring
- Teamwork and communication
- Customer Service
- Equipment Maintenance
- Physical Fitness
- Environmental Conservation Awareness
Certification
- PADI Scuba Instructor Certifications: Open Water Scuba Instructor, Peak Performance Buoyancy Instructor, Sidemount Instructor, Tec40-50, Enriched Air Instructor, Deep Instructor, Adaptive Techniques Specialty Instructor, Equipment Specialist Instructor, Wreck Instructor
- First Response Certifications: FR & CPR Instructor, Care for Children w/AED Instructor, Emergency Oxygen Provider
- PADI Project Aware Certifications: Project Aware Instructor, AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
Timeline
Oyster Technician
Chatham Shellfish
05.2022 - Current
Scuba Diving Instructor
Action Quest
05.2021 - 08.2021
Host
Viera on Main
05.2020 - 05.2023
Scuba Instructor
United Divers Inc.
12.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Eckerd College
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