Aristo (Ari) Avgoustatos
Curlewis,VIC
Summary
I have the desired skills to satisfy the role of a deckhand. I am a mature professional with years of experience dealing with the public and I have the capacity to obtain a responsible service of alcohol certificate.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Officer - Deck and Tactical
Australia Border Force
Canberra, ACT
09.2007 - Current
- Master Less than 45m qualification, performing Officer of the Watch on Australia Border Force Vessel.
- Coxswain Qualification, Master on Australian Border Force ships boats.
- Operations Officer in charge of deck evolutions and high-risk operations.
- Managing planned maintenance on the vessel as per the Safety Management Systems.
- Coordinated border control operations to enhance security protocols.
- Monitored compliance with Australian immigration laws and regulations.
- Conducted risk assessments during high risk taskings.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on cross-border investigations.
- Implemented training programs for new operations staff members.
- Assisted with the development of operational plans and procedures.
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders including customers, suppliers, partners..
- Identified potential risks associated with operations and implemented mitigation strategies accordingly.
- Created training programs to help staff understand operational policies and procedures.
- Supervised a team of subordinate personnel involved in various aspects of operations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards related to operations.
- Supervised deployment planning and tasking.
- Coordinated with vendors for procurement of materials and supplies needed for daily operations.
- Evaluated system performance and identified areas for improvement in order to increase efficiency.
- Conducted research on new technologies, processes, and best practices to improve operations.
- Streamlined training and operations through modification of SOPs.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Law Enforcement Officer
Victoria Police
Melbourne, VIC
05.1991 - 09.2007
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure community safety and security.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate assistance as needed.
- Conducted traffic stops and enforced local laws and regulations.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations.
- Collaborated with community members to build trust and gather information.
- Assisted in crime prevention programs and public safety initiatives.
- Participated in training exercises to enhance skills and knowledge of procedures.
- Utilized communication systems for effective coordination with team members.
- Conducted routine patrols of assigned areas to prevent, reduce and detect criminal activity and responded to emergency situations requiring law enforcement intervention; monitored and enforced traffic laws and ordinances and issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance in critical situations.
- Maintained proficiency in firearms use through regular training sessions at a shooting range.
- Apprehended violators by using physical force or other legal means.
- Researched case law related to specific matters under investigation.
- Searched individuals for contraband items such as drugs or weapons.
- Prepared written reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage.
- Liaised between public and police department, strengthening relationships, communications and trust between neighbors and police.
- Investigated suspicious activities, persons, and vehicles.
- Performed surveillance using basic, static, mobile foot and vehicle, advanced surveillance and personal security techniques.
- Provided testimony in court regarding investigations conducted or evidence collected.
- Fostered personal and professional relationships with community members to create safer environments for police and citizens.
- Investigated traffic accidents, complaints and suspicious activity and secured crime scenes, interrogated suspects and witnesses and collected evidence to support allegations; provided expert testimony in court.
- Interviewed victims, witnesses, suspects, and informants to obtain information about crimes.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
Supermarket Assistant
IGA
Preston, Vic
06.1988 - 06.1990
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise for visibility.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of shopping areas.
- Managed inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management.
- Provided training and support to new supermarket staff.
- Maintained a clean and orderly checkout area.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and provided assistance with locating items.
- Unloaded delivery trucks and placed inventory into designated storage areas.
- Verified that all promotional signs and prices were correct.
- Operated cash register to accurately record sales transactions.
- Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of aisles, shelves, and storage areas.
- Stocked and rotated grocery products on shelves, ensuring freshness and accessibility.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and maintain store standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Responsible Service of Alcohol
RSA Online
Victoria09-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime - Ships Medical
Australian Maritime College
Launceston, TAS03-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate of Safety Training
ERGT
Altona, VIC02-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime-Certificate in Proficiency Survival Craft
NSW Tafe
Sydney, NSW01-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime - Electronic Chart Display Info System
Great Barrier Reef College
Portsmith, QLD01-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime - Bridge Resource Management
Australian Maritime College
Launceston, TAS08-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime - Master Less than 45m
Great Barrier Reef College
Portsmith, QLD08-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime - Coxswains
Geelong Maritime Services
Geelong, VIC03-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime - Marine Radio Proficiency Operator
Geelong Maritime Services
Geelong, VIC02-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Investigations
Victoria Police
Victoria Police College01-1991
High School Diploma -
Cleeland High School
Dandenong, VIC12-1988
Skills
- Maritime navigation
- Risk assessment
- Operational planning
- Team leadership
- Training development
- Emergency response
- Communication skills
- Operational efficiency
- Operational excellence
- Management
- Performance appraisal
- Employee engagement
- Safety management
- Logistics management
- Delegation
- Workforce planning
- Performance evaluations
Affiliations
- Maintaining Fitness and healthy lifestyle through boxing, cycling and weight sessions.
Accomplishments
- Numerous commendations for conflict de-escalation disarming armed offenders and saving lives during a SOLAS emergency.
Timeline
Operations Officer - Deck and Tactical
Australia Border Force
09.2007 - Current
Law Enforcement Officer
Victoria Police
05.1991 - 09.2007
Supermarket Assistant
IGA
06.1988 - 06.1990
Some College (No Degree) - Responsible Service of Alcohol
RSA Online
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime - Ships Medical
Australian Maritime College
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate of Safety Training
ERGT
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime-Certificate in Proficiency Survival Craft
NSW Tafe
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime - Electronic Chart Display Info System
Great Barrier Reef College
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime - Bridge Resource Management
Australian Maritime College
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime - Master Less than 45m
Great Barrier Reef College
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime - Coxswains
Geelong Maritime Services
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime - Marine Radio Proficiency Operator
Geelong Maritime Services
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Investigations
Victoria Police
High School Diploma -
Cleeland High School