Gabriel Contonikolas
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Marine-focused candidate with scuba certifications, Nitrox experience, and hands-on exposure to coastal and conservation diving environments. Experienced in lifeguarding, caregiving, and customer-facing roles, bringing strong situational awareness, safety focus, and reliability in active, real-world settings.
Comfortable working in outdoor and water-based environments, with practical experience in equipment handling, public interaction, and maintaining safe, organized workspaces. Seeking entry-level opportunities in outdoor work, dive operations, marine retail, or coastal fieldwork where I can contribute, learn quickly, and continue building hands-on skills toward a long-term career on or near the water.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide (Part-Time)
Public Partnerships LLC (PPL)
Tallahassee, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Assist client with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation).
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized home environment.
- Support client independence through consistent, reliable care.
- Monitor well-being and communicate changes as needed.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
Lifeguard
TY (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Water Park
Hollywood, FL
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained active surveillance and water safety awareness in a public aquatic environment.
- Enforced safety protocols and responded quickly to potential risk situations.
- Developed calm decision-making under pressure.
- Handled facility upkeep and cleanliness in a fast-paced outdoor setting.
- Provided customer-facing support while maintaining authority and safety standards.
Seasonal Retail Associate
Bass Pro Shops
Dania Beach, FL
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted customers in an outdoor recreation retail environment.
- Built a basic product knowledge related to fishing and outdoor gear.
- Maintained and organized a safe, high-traffic retail floor.
- Developed customer service and communication skills in a fast-paced setting.
- Worked effectively as part of a team-oriented environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Finance
Tallahassee State College
Tallahassee, FLHigh School Diploma -
South Broward High School
Hollywood, FL06-2024
New River Middle School / Stranahan High School
Fort Lauderdale, FL06-2020
Skills
- Live audio setup assistance (stage setup, mic configuration, cable routing, basic mixing)
- Physically capable of outdoor and hands-on labor
- Comfortable in marine, coastal, and water-based environments
- Strong situational awareness and safety mindset
- Experience in customer-facing roles and communication
- Basic tool handling and equipment use
- Reliable, consistent, and able to work with minimal supervision
Certification
- Open Water Scuba Diver - SDI
- Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver - SDI
- Florida Boating Safety Education Certification -(Lifetime)
Languages
English
Interests
- Fishing and Marine Life
- Scuba Diving and Underwater Exploration
- Coastal environments and outdoor activities
- Marine conservationand environmental work
- Hiking, Exploring, and Water-based recreation
- Team Sports
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Environmental Conservation Projects
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Road Trips
- Adventure Travel
- Food Tourism
- Volunteer Travel
- Historical Exploration
- Backpacking
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Camping
- Surfing
Timeline
Home Health Aide (Part-Time)
Public Partnerships LLC (PPL)
09.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
TY (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Water Park
04.2024 - 08.2024
Seasonal Retail Associate
Bass Pro Shops
11.2023 - 01.2024
Associate of Arts - Finance
Tallahassee State College
High School Diploma -
South Broward High School
New River Middle School / Stranahan High School