- Enjoy diving for overall physical and mental well-being
- Swimming
- Cooking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Food Tourism
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
Kayla Vivona
SNUBA Guide
Key West,FL
Summary
Friendly and outgoing College student in the restaurant and boating industry looking to take the next step. I wish too broaden my experiences, and pursue my passion for culinary, the ocean, and customer service. Ready to bring a strong foundation of reliability and adaptability to any work setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Guide and Photographer
SNUBA
01.2025 - Current
- Guided groups of up to 6 people on scheduled tours.
- Managed unexpected challenges with flexibility and creative problem-solving, maintaining seamless experiences for guests.
- Utilized strong communication skills to effectively convey complex topics in a digestible manner to diverse audiences.
- Improved overall guest satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing appropriate solutions as needed.
- Maintained safety standards during excursions, resulting in zero accidents or incidents.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Learned basic knots and boat edict.
Bartender
Fogarty's Restaurant
08.2025 - Current
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Barista
The Muse Coffee Company
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Taking customer orders
- Assisting guests
- Preparing drinks
- Preparing food like breakfast and lunch sandwiches
Server Assistant/Host
Crawford Cookshop
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Seating Guests and making a good first impression
- Running food to proper table and seat
- Bussing tables and polishing silverware/glassware
- Helping the servers with any tasks while also managing all of my responsibilities
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
College of The Florida Keys
Key West, FL12-2026
Senior -
Cleveland High School
Clayton, NC01.2024
Skills
- Team player
- Communication
- Fast Learner
- Work Well Under Pressure
- Food preparation
- Classic cocktails
- Rescue Diving Certification
- Customer service expertise
Certification
Open Water Certification
Interests
Timeline
Bartender
Fogarty's Restaurant
08.2025 - Current
Rescue Diver Certification
08-2025
Guide and Photographer
SNUBA
01.2025 - Current
Advanced Diver Certification
01-2025
Open Water Certification
09-2024
Barista
The Muse Coffee Company
02.2024 - 08.2024
Server Assistant/Host
Crawford Cookshop
05.2022 - 06.2024
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
College of The Florida Keys
Senior -
Cleveland High School
AWARDS
Andrea Harris Memorial Award - June 2023 - NC ELITE Volleyball Club
Other...
- As I have grown and matured, my career and life goals have evolved significantly. My passion for the culinary arts has led me to pursue a career as a private chef for families in my early adulthood. In this role, I aim to provide customized meal preparation, high-end dining experiences, and personalized culinary support tailored to each family’s needs.
- Continuing with Culinary in my later adulthood I would eventually like to start my own business.
- I currently live on a boat in Sunset Marina, Key West.
- While I am still young and have many years left of my life to find new opportunities and make different plans, these are some of my current passions and I look forward to seeing where my life takes me!