Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Michael Snodgrass

Michael Snodgrass

Umkomaas,South Africa

Summary

Lead Deckhand and Dive Bosun.

I am currently seeking a permanent or seasonal position as a Lead Deckhand or Bosun on board a private/charter yacht. I am a qualified PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and RAID Openwater Scuba Instructor with 6 years of experience working at international dive resorts, I am also a qualified 200 ton limited captain with 1 years experiance as a deckhand and 5 months experience as Lead deckhand/Lead instructor. I am an energetic and friendly individual, a fast and eager learner who works well under pressure and thoroughly enjoy working as part of a team, I am at my best when hands-on and over time I would like to develop my skills and career working alongside seasoned professionals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Deckhand/Lead Dive Instructor

AquaCat Cruzies
Nasau , Bahammas
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Assisted in the operation of various deck machinery, including winches, cranes and derricks.
  • Supervised other crew members to ensure safe and efficient operations onboard.
  • Inspected deck equipment for proper functioning and maintenance needs.
  • Performed basic maintenance on all vessel systems, such as lubrication and painting.
  • Coordinated with engineers and other personnel to ensure that all tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
  • Developed daily schedules for crew members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
  • Managed inventory of deck supplies such as ropes, cables, anchors.
  • Provided training to new or inexperienced crew members on safety protocols while working on deck.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving navigation or marine life preservation efforts aboard the ship.
  • Maintained communication with passengers by providing them with information about itineraries or local attractions along the route.
  • Handled rigging, lines and tow to increase equipment longevity.
  • Tender boat operations.
  • Instructed and certified scuba divers of all levels in classroom, pool, and open water settings.
  • Demonstrated proper dive procedures to students before each underwater exercise.
  • Ensured that dive equipment was properly maintained and operational prior to use.
  • Led guided tours of underwater attractions while providing detailed narration about the area's marine life.
  • Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.

Deckhand

AquaCat Cruises
Nassau
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Deck hand duty's such as tying up to moorings, anchoring, docking and boat washdowns
  • Instructing dive courses and leading international dive groups
  • Training new crew on the deck hand and dive deck duty's
  • Underwater videography and editing
  • Underwater photography and editing
  • General guest hospitality including taking meal orders and serving meals
  • Tender boat operations
  • Experience with hydraulic systems such as davits, winches and anchors

Dive Instructor

Blue Ocean Dive Resort
Umkomaas, KZN
01.2020 - 04.2023
  • Teaching and supervising students through dive courses
  • Executed duties as boat crew including zodiac boat set-up and breakdown
  • Support diver for open and closed circuit (re-breather) tech diving for 120m divers
  • Guided large international scuba and snorkel groups during the annual Sardine Run in South Africa
  • Underwater videography and photography
  • Experience working with television and photographic crews

Dive and Safety Guide/Instructor

GoDive MosselBay and White Shark Africa
MosselBay, WP
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Mentoring the resort dive internship program
  • Taking clients on non-diving excursions: local cultural tours, zip lining and nature walks
  • Equipment repairs and maintenance
  • Helped build strong relationships with individuals and groups to promote returning clients
  • Duties included: managing guest check-ins and check-outs, waitering, bartending, guest relations, basic building and repair maintenance

Shark Safety Guide

09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Shark safety guide for the National Geographic team while filming for a Shark Week project
  • Dive guiding
  • Running dive courses
  • Assistance with the intern programs
  • Assisting with the seabird and penguin rehabilitation center
  • Assistance with the 'Keep Fin Alive' project: beach cleans, environmental dissections, active conversations with restaurants about changing to more eco-friendly products

Divemaster

Blue Ocean Dive Resort
Umkomaas, KZN
09.2015 - 09.2019
  • 3 years working as a Divemaster
  • Reef and wreck dive guiding on Aliwal Shoal, South Africa
  • Baited shark guide
  • Maintenance, cleaning and repairs on dive equipment
  • General assistance in the day-to-day running of the resort
  • Hotel room inspection
  • Client check-ins
  • Client relations

Education

GED -

Home school
South Africa
01.2023

Skills

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Quick to learn
  • Critical decision making
  • Team player
  • Energetic and friendly
  • Stamina
  • Multitasker in the dive environment
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

Certification

  • PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
  • RAID Openwater Instructor
  • STCW 2010
  • PDSD
  • RYA Powerboat L2
  • RYA PWC Proficiency
  • Emergency First Responder Instructor
  • ENG1 Medical
  • IYT 200 Ton Limited Captains Licence

References

  • Chris Carelsen, Resort Manager And Owner, (071) 899-3720, chris@rackinstall.co.za
  • Elton Polly, Owner And Vessel Captain, (079) 197-6835, scuba@godive.co.za
  • Samual Bowlin, Captain, (434) 394-9184, scbowlin777@gmail.com
  • Tim Muller, Captain, (858) 204-9168,

Timeline

Lead Deckhand/Lead Dive Instructor

AquaCat Cruzies
12.2023 - 09.2024

Deckhand

AquaCat Cruises
04.2023 - 11.2023

Dive Instructor

Blue Ocean Dive Resort
01.2020 - 04.2023

Dive and Safety Guide/Instructor

GoDive MosselBay and White Shark Africa
09.2019 - 01.2020

Shark Safety Guide

09.2019 - 01.2020

Divemaster

Blue Ocean Dive Resort
09.2015 - 09.2019

GED -

Home school

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