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Paul Stavros

Seward,AK

Summary

Safety-minded Mariner with experience working on ships and boats in numerous locations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I have a very long, strong background in customer service. With an attention to detail. I can bring a smile to any team.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Seasonal Deckhand

Lindblad Expeditions
12.2021 - Current
  • Operated specialized equipment, including winches, cranes and zodiacs during ship operations.
  • Kept shipboard firefighting and lifesaving equipment properly maintained for use in emergency situations.
  • Directed crew members cleaning, maintaining and painting or varnishing various ship areas.
  • Moored vessels to wharfs with proper use of correct lines.
  • Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
  • Troubleshot and resolved mechanical problems with various systems and equipment.
  • Assisted with navigation and bridge look-out.
  • Completed shipboard or shore patrols based on current needs, orders, or objectives.
  • Assisted with launching and retrieving tenders and other watercrafts.

Senior Deckhand

Major Marine Tours
04.2011 - 10.2022
  • Help Captain run monthly MOB, Fire, and Abandon ship Drills
  • Oversees training of new deckhands. Including Line Handling, ships safety procedures and food service.
  • covered captains break with navigation of boat and helped with Docking and undocking of vessel under captains watch .
  • Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
  • Managed efficient supply and food replenishment at port stops.

Bartender-Experience Leader

Minus 5 Ice Experience
06.2013 - 04.2018
  • Customer Service
  • Created special cocktail menus for normal business and private events.
  • Walked our guests through the Ice experience from start to finish
  • Head bartender for many high end private events including Matel, Pizza Hut, Coolsculpting, Ugg and much more.

Commission Sales Associate-Personal Stylist

Nordstrom
11.2006 - 04.2011
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Top Tier Sales 2007 &2008
  • Completion of Nordstrom department manager training.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion by becoming departments head merchandiser.

Operation Shift Manager

McDonalds
06.2001 - 11.2006
  • Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes including cash handling and bank deposits.

Showroom Sales Supervisor-Online Shipping Manager

Worldtone Dance
10.2011 - 06.2013
  • Provided prompt, courteous service to every individual entering showroom.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling shipping budget and overhead of our online store.

Education

No Degree - Maritime Studies

AVTEC - Alaska's Institute of Technology
Seward, AK
02.2023

High School Diploma -

Snohomish High School
Snohomish, WA
06.2004

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Safety Practices and awareness
  • First aid/CPR Oxygen certified
  • Fire Security
  • Vessel Security
  • Standing Watch

Certification

  • Licensed 100 ton Master Near Coastal - In USCG approval process
  • Licensed AB Special
  • Basic Safety
  • RFPNW
  • Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats
  • Vessel personnel with designated security duties

Timeline

Seasonal Deckhand

Lindblad Expeditions
12.2021 - Current

Bartender-Experience Leader

Minus 5 Ice Experience
06.2013 - 04.2018

Showroom Sales Supervisor-Online Shipping Manager

Worldtone Dance
10.2011 - 06.2013

Senior Deckhand

Major Marine Tours
04.2011 - 10.2022

Commission Sales Associate-Personal Stylist

Nordstrom
11.2006 - 04.2011

Operation Shift Manager

McDonalds
06.2001 - 11.2006

No Degree - Maritime Studies

AVTEC - Alaska's Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Snohomish High School

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