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Archie Molloy

Hamilton Island,QLD

Summary

Hi!

I am a young, smart, Mature guy who enjoys working on the ocean. I have been heavily involved in marine tourism over the last year and 5 months in a variety of rolls, most recently as a vessel master for Explore here on Hamilton Island. I am equipped with a professional attitude, great interaction and communication skills, a good work ethic and a passion for working on boats.

I have an extensive background on the ocean being a Freediver, Spearfisher, Swimmer and photographer and have been around the ocean since i was about 6.

I am also an avid photographer and videographer and would have no trouble shooting some promotional footage and imagery for the company for you to use at your leisure!

I am wanting to gain more experience driving some different boats and learning off different skippers. I am a fast learner and easy to teach, Ideally I would love to start off doing transfer runs on your two protectors casually as I am still employed with Explore and work my way up from there. I have done a guide shift with Emily on Europa a while back and absolutely loved it so I'm back for more!

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Vessel Master

Explore Group Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island, QLD
03.2024 - Current

I am currently the master of a 12.80 meter semi sub (Island Explorer) vessel with twin 70hp outboard engines which does coral viewing tours around Hamilton Island.

This Involves:

  • Safe maneuvering and berthing of the vessel in all conditions
  • Operating in very shallow waters (0.9 meters) and holding the vessel stationary
  • Creating plans for the tour based on current and foreseeable weather and tides
  • Talking extensively about coral reef, fish and the Whitsundays
  • Maintenance, Pre starts & Shut downs
  • Guest and crew safety
  • Guest interaction
  • Crew Management
  • Drills, Maintaining the vessels tidiness and upkeep
  • Safe navigation
  • Head counts
  • Responsible for ships log

First Mate

Explore Group Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island, QLD
10.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for the Engine Rooms, Tenders, Crew, Drills & Cleaning
  • Preform engine room checks, fluid top ups, trouble shooting & basic repairs
  • Tender operations
  • Preform prestarts & shutdowns
  • Operation 240V and 24V electrical systems
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Anchoring, Mooring, Beach runs,

Dive Shop Owner

Myself / Wettie Spearfishing & Wetsuits
Omaha, Auckland
08.2018 - Current
  • Promoted the brand and their gear through imagery, social media and in person
  • Sold dive gear on behalf of Wettie from my house and online
  • Interacted with customers and helped them with purchase decisions that would best benefit them
  • Shared tips and knowledge to customers
  • Sizing of gear
  • Stock takes
  • Grow the diving network in my area

Snorkel Guide/Deckhand

Explore Group Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island, QLD
03.2023 - Current
  • Guide guests along the memorized routes of bait reef (GBR)
  • Maintain accurate and regular communication with the Skipper, First Mate and other guides
  • Assisting with high risk guests and making sure they are safe and easily identifiable
  • Find and show guests interesting marine life and coral
  • providing first aid when necessary to guests and crew
  • Manage and guide up to 65 people in the water at a time
  • Plan spots according to current conditions
  • Assist in tying up the vessel, securing tenders on the swim platform, picking up and dropping moorings, Head counts, etc
  • Cleaning the vessel and snorkel equipment
  • In water rescues including an epileptic seizure
  • Train new crew to a high standard
  • performed exciting safety briefs

Social Media Manager

Explore Group Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island, QLD
10.2023 - Current
  • Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Instagram & Facebook
  • Managed the daily operations of all assigned social media accounts.
  • Analyzed data to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Created easy & effective ways for guests to leave reviews
  • Advertise for upcoming events & specials

Dinner Cruise Host

Explore Group Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island, QLD
03.2023 - Current
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with information about the dinner.
  • Turning the boat from a snorkel & dive vessel to a high end dinning boat in 30 minutes or less
  • Planning & organizing the boat to cater for guest numbers
  • Full boat clean up
  • High end customer service

Snorkel Guide

Explore Group Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island, QLD
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Guided guests along the memorized routes of bait reef (GBR)
  • Maintain accurate and regular communication with the Skipper, First Mate and other guides
  • Assisting with high risk guests and making sure they are safe and easily identifiable
  • Find and show guests interesting marine life and coral
  • providing first aid when necessary to guests and crew
  • Manage and guide up to 65 people in the water at a time
  • Plan spots according to current conditions
  • Assist in tying up the vessel, securing tenders on the swim platform, picking up and dropping moorings, Head counts, etc
  • Cleaning the vessel and snorkel equipment
  • In water rescues including an epileptic seizure
  • Train new crew to a high standard
  • performed exciting safety briefs

Landscaper

Coastal Care
Omaha Beach, Auckland
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and helped remove trees.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
  • carrying out Mulching and weeding to help transform clients property
  • Heavy lifting
  • Stacking fire wood
  • Making burn piles
  • Planting
  • Physical Labour
  • Communicating with clients and other workers onsite to get the best results

Landscaper

Coastal Care
Omaha Beach, Auckland
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and helped remove trees.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
  • carrying out Mulching and weeding to help transform clients property
  • Heavy lifting
  • Stacking fire wood
  • Making burn piles
  • Planting
  • Physical Labour
  • Communicating with clients and other workers onsite to get the best results

Online Assistant

Countdown
Warkworth, Auckland
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Bagged groceries carefully to keep products in perfect condition, separated fragile products and kept frozen and perishable foods cold or fresh.
  • Maintained knowledge of company products and services to promptly resolve complaints and concerns.
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.

Fresh Produce Seller

Matakana Corn Growers
Omaha, Auckland
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Replenished, rotated and culled displays several times daily.
  • Loaded and unloaded crop harvests into trucks or storage areas.
  • Handled customer complaints and concerns promptly, escalating complex issues to direct supervisor for quick resolution.
  • Processed credit card, EBT and gift certificate payments in electronic computer systems.
  • Counted tills at beginning of shift with start money and balanced and reconciled register, reflecting financial discrepancies, refunds and account deferrals.

Front of House Team Member

Pt Wells General Store
Point Wells, Auckland
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Memorized menu and offered discerning recommendations, remained steps ahead of patrons' needs and desires and accurately gauged level of interest in conversation and small talk.
  • Read arriving order tickets, placed onto ticket track and periodically checked cooking times on orders.

Education

First Aid, CPR & O2

Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre
Airlie Beach, QLD
04-2024

Coxswain Grade 1

Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre
Airlie Beach, QLD
03-2024

Ship Board Safety

Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre
Airlie Beach, QLD
02-2024

Long Range Radio Licence

Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre
Airlie Beach, QLD
02-2024

SSI Level 1 Freediving Course

Ocean Sense Freediving
Amed, Bali
06-2023

Qld RSA

Online
Online
07-2022

SDI Open Water SCUBA

New Zealand Diving
Warkworth, AKL
05-2022

General School NCEA Level 3

Mahurangi College
Warkworth, AKL, NZ
11.2021

Skills

  • Relevant skipper experience driving a 128 meter Semi Sub Vessel taking up to 38 Pax
  • Relevant first mate experience onboard a 27 meter power cat
  • Tender operating
  • Engine Room Checks, Pre Starts, Shut Downs & Extensive Cleaning
  • Basic preventative maintenance (fast learner)
  • Respectful crew management
  • Exceptional guest service and safety
  • High level of initiative and communication
  • Make safe plans based on current weather and tides
  • Photography, Videography, Company Promotion, Social Media
  • Freediving

References

  • Brendan Eccleston, Head First Mate - 0449817489
  • Jean Dejean, Skipper - 0407795242
  • Bex Rizzo, Head Operations Manager - 04137758484
  • Sean Gower, Skipper - 0438279164
  • Georgia Stockman, First Mate - 0497678137

Timeline

Vessel Master

Explore Group Hamilton Island
03.2024 - Current

First Mate

Explore Group Hamilton Island
10.2023 - Current

Social Media Manager

Explore Group Hamilton Island
10.2023 - Current

Snorkel Guide/Deckhand

Explore Group Hamilton Island
03.2023 - Current

Dinner Cruise Host

Explore Group Hamilton Island
03.2023 - Current

Landscaper

Coastal Care
08.2022 - 03.2023

Snorkel Guide

Explore Group Hamilton Island
05.2022 - 08.2022

Landscaper

Coastal Care
01.2022 - 05.2022

Online Assistant

Countdown
11.2020 - 12.2021

Fresh Produce Seller

Matakana Corn Growers
11.2020 - 01.2021

Front of House Team Member

Pt Wells General Store
12.2019 - 01.2020

Dive Shop Owner

Myself / Wettie Spearfishing & Wetsuits
08.2018 - Current

First Aid, CPR & O2

Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre

Coxswain Grade 1

Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre

Ship Board Safety

Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre

Long Range Radio Licence

Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre

SSI Level 1 Freediving Course

Ocean Sense Freediving

Qld RSA

Online

SDI Open Water SCUBA

New Zealand Diving

General School NCEA Level 3

Mahurangi College
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