Jonathan Nelson
Denver,CO
Summary
Dependable PADI Dive Master bringing management experience and a willingness to take on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and advanced complex problem-solving skills. background in customer service and sales (US PASSPORT)
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dive Master
Takata
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Maintained high-quality rental equipment, ensuring proper function and safety for all divers.
- Led successful group dives while managing diverse skill levels and personalities within the group effectively.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by consistently demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and a passion for diving.
- Raised awareness about the importance of ocean conservation initiatives through engaging presentations and hands-on activities during dive excursions.
- Maintained and managed growth of coral fragmentation nursery.
DMC
GVI Mexico
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Lead volunteers on science-based dives daily
- Taught Coral identification to more than 30 participants
- Completed CRRD specialty (coral reef restoration diver)
- Completed all requirements and passed the divemaster final exam and all necessary skills completed to proficiency
- Worked well as a team to conduct AGRRA monitoring sessions on multiple dive sights on the Mesoamerican reef system
- Collaborated with our partners to strengthen policies in the marine park and surrounding areas.
Laboratory Manager
Kind spectrum JV
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Moved into a manager position in May of 2020
- Implemented many safety procedures and SOPs resulting in a safer workplace and Team dynamic
- Managed clean room, analytical and C1D1 room personnel
- Managed warehouse packaging/production line during build out period
- Increased size of team from 4 employees to over 20 employees
- Handled client and vendor relationship on a day to day basis
- Submitted expense reports and purchase requests to accounting/upper management.
Bartender
Its Brothers Bar
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed front of house including responding to customer complaints, cutting staff when necessary, and maintaining a clean and respectful bar at all times
- Always putting the customer first making sure each patron was happy with their food and drink
- Serviced all waiters and waitresses with their drinks as well as the bar responding to drink orders quickly and correctly
- Ability to Craft all cocktails and quickly learn specialty drinks specific to the bar.
Education
No Degree - Chemistry
Duke University Online
Durham, NC05.2021
High School Diploma -
Cherry Creek Highschool
Greenwood village, CO01.2014
Skills
- Certified Divemaster with over 200 logged open-water dives
- Ability to plan and lead dives with divers of all skill levels both from a boat and from shore
- Strong leadership and guiding ability
- Marine life identification
- Understanding of marine ecosystems
- Certified EFR (Emergency First Responder)
- Good knowledge of inventory methods and techniques
- Ability to fix basic diving equipment
- Strong Communication Skills
- Great at communication with vendors and customers
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment
- Strong understanding of Spanish language
Certification
GVI Mexico, 2024, Marine conservation dive master internship/apprenticeship , Emergency First Responder , AGRRA monitoring
Projects
Professional Apprentice, GVI Puerto morelos, https://www.gviusa.com/, 09/2023, 02/2024, Participated in the marine conservation program., Relocated turtle nest to help turtle populations., Gathered and input data to help strengthen marine policies in the area., Learned over 60 species of coral., Learned over 120 species of fish.
Timeline
Dive Master
Takata
02.2024 - 04.2024
DMC
GVI Mexico
09.2023 - 02.2024
Laboratory Manager
Kind spectrum JV
01.2019 - 01.2023
Bartender
Its Brothers Bar
01.2015 - 01.2019
No Degree - Chemistry
Duke University Online
High School Diploma -
Cherry Creek Highschool
GVI Mexico, 2024, Marine conservation dive master internship/apprenticeship , Emergency First Responder , AGRRA monitoring
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