Edward Nakada
Hacienda Heights,CA
Summary
I instructed and tutored PADI certification courses in SCUBA diving from beginners to profession level. I learned to adapt my teaching skills to a wide range of personalities and needs. I've taught and guided clients from ages 8 to 80 in safe diving practices, enjoyment of diving and the importance of conservation while exploring our underwater environment.
During my time at Snowbird I recruited, trained and managed a staff of approximately 150 staff. My staff encompassed a wide range of ages, ethnicities and cultures. Managing them to a cohesive team striving and achieving our goals of safety and a high level of guest satisfaction.
In both careers I interacted with a multitude of age groups, cultural experiences and ethnicities requiring me to be very flexible and adaptable to everyone's success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead SCUBA Instructor
Native Sons Watersports
01.2010 - 10.2024
- Coordinated group excursions, delivering exceptional diving adventures.
- Performed ongoing risk assessments to maintain top-tier safety standards during dive operations.
- Managed logistics for dive excursions, guaranteeing smooth operations.
- Enhanced learning outcomes by adapting instruction to individual needs.
- Designed efficient scheduling systems to optimize instructor availability while addressing student needs.
- Continually updated knowledge on industry developments in scuba training techniques.
- Provided consistent support and guidance within a group setting.
Tram & Lifts Operations Manager
Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort
12.1991 - 11.2010
- Recruited, hired, and trained personnel, working to establish key internal and external needs of the resort.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CAAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CASkills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Operations management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Time management
- Customer service
- Teamwork and team leadership
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Lead SCUBA Instructor
Native Sons Watersports
01.2010 - 10.2024
Tram & Lifts Operations Manager
Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort
12.1991 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mt. San Antonio College
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