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AKUILA TAVI

AKUILA TAVI

Fiji

Summary

  • PADI Dive Instructor # 475505
  • Instructor Specialty (Deep Dive, Oxygen Provider, Wreck Dive, Freediving)
  • Master Class 6 Engineer (Full) ME6 RV-172
  • STCW Safety Certificate #3739
  • S.E.R.B #5479

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Dive Instructor / Boat Captain

Purple Turtle Fiji
Denarau / Matamanoa
03.2024 - Current

Dive Master

AIX Super Yacht Fiji
08.2024 - 08.2024

8 Day Private Charter on board the AIX Motor Yatch, 44m San Lorenzo around the Yasawa Islands as the lead Dive Master.

Marine Supervisor

Yasawa Island Resort & Spa
12.2021 - 01.2024

Marine Conservationist

Walt Smith International
06.2020 - 06.2021

Company Overview: ADEproject.org

Dive Instructor / Boat Captain

Kokomo Private Island
01.2017 - 01.2019

Dive Master / Boat Captain

Castaway Island Resort
Mamanuca
01.2009 - 01.2017

Dive Master / Boat Captain

Aquatrek Mana Island Resort
Mamanuca
01.2002 - 01.2009

Dive Instructor / Boat Captain

Paradise Cove / Blue Lagoon resort
01.2020

Dive Instructor / Boat Captain

Dive Taveuni Ocean Sports
12.2019

Skills

  • 20 years marine tourism industry
  • People skills
  • Communication
  • Dive theory
  • Teaching techniques
  • Collaborative crew management
  • Safety procedures
  • Marine life knowledge
  • Conservation principles
  • Underwater harvesting practices
  • Operational management
  • Project management
  • Business administration
  • Employee development
  • Pathway planning

Profile

Passionate and certified Dive Instructor with comprehensive background in diving instruction and safety compliance. Skilled in developing and implementing dive training programs, coupled with thorough knowledge of diving equipment maintenance. Strong communicator known for building rapport with diverse range of students, fostering confidence and trust. Proven impact at previous workplaces through increased student success rates and improved safety protocols.

In association with my diving and marine experience I also have experience working on Super Yachts assisting deckhands and additional yachting duties.  

The yachting industry is where I want to continue and grow my career journey, a dedicated team member who is committed to continue learning and delivering unforgettable experiences with guests and the crew.

References

  • James McCann, Director, Yasawa Island Resort & Spa, james@yasawa.com, 8929671, 9395129
  • Martin Persson, General Manager, Kokomo Private Island, 7771990
  • Steven Andrew, General Manager, Castaway Island Resort
  • Yoshi Keyakuno, General Manager, Aquatrek Mana Island, 9006324
  • Walt Smith, Director, Walt Smith International, ADEproject.org
  • Joe Quinn, Director, Paradise Cove Island Resort, 7768427
  • Julie Kelly, Owner, Taveuni Ocean Sports, 8677513

Timeline

Dive Master

AIX Super Yacht Fiji
08.2024 - 08.2024

Dive Instructor / Boat Captain

Purple Turtle Fiji
03.2024 - Current

Marine Supervisor

Yasawa Island Resort & Spa
12.2021 - 01.2024

Marine Conservationist

Walt Smith International
06.2020 - 06.2021

Dive Instructor / Boat Captain

Paradise Cove / Blue Lagoon resort
01.2020

Dive Instructor / Boat Captain

Dive Taveuni Ocean Sports
12.2019

Dive Instructor / Boat Captain

Kokomo Private Island
01.2017 - 01.2019

Dive Master / Boat Captain

Castaway Island Resort
01.2009 - 01.2017

Dive Master / Boat Captain

Aquatrek Mana Island Resort
01.2002 - 01.2009
AKUILA TAVI