Isabella Taranto
Ryde
Summary
Dynamic and safety-conscious professional with experience as a Deck Hand at NRMA Fantasy Tourist Cruises. Pride myself in delivering exceptional guest experiences. Competing at the world level in sport has given my a strong teamwork and mentoring values and skills. Confident First aid skills and performence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deck Hand
NRMA Fantasy Tourist Cruises
11.2025 - Current
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols during daily vessel operations.
- Maintained organized and clean deck areas for enhanced guest experiences.
- Facilitated smooth boarding and disembarking processes for efficient passenger flow.
- Monitored equipment functionality, ensuring compliance with safety standards during excursions.
- Provided guests with information about cruise offerings and local attractions.
- Collaborated with crew to efficiently prepare vessels for timely departures.
Team Support and First Aid
Volleyball NSW
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Demonstrated personal responsibility, driving team success in fast-paced environments.
- Adapted quickly to new situations, enhancing overall team performance and efficiency.
- Collaborated effectively with team members, providing support and guidance as needed.
- Streamlined day-to-day operations, ensuring productivity across all team members.
- Delivered First Aid assistance, prioritizing team member health and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Domreyme College
Five Dock, NSW12-2025
Skills
- Team Work
- Mentoring and supporting team members
- Physical fitness and stamina
- Responding to emergencies
- Passenger assistance
- Enthusiastic and will give anything a go
- First aid training
- Watchkeeping experience
Accomplishments
- Represented Australia for the Auroras Dragon Boat Team for the 16th and 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat - - Championship in 2023 (Pattaya, Thailand) and 2025 (Bradenberg, Germany). NSW team in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. 3 times world Champion in 2000mtrs, 500mtrs and 200 mtrs.
- Twice awarded Sydney Catholic Schools Top Sportsmanship Award.
- 2025 recipient of Australian Olympic Change Maker Award.
- 8 years in Scouts, Patrol leader and reached the level of Red Cord. Often event leading such as Scout hikes, clean up Australia Day, several large scale camps, Flag bearer for ANZAC Parade.
- Role of Deckhand for the transfer of 30m yacht from Hamilton Island to Sydney Harbour.
Certification
- Certified General Purpose Hand, Sydney Sea School - July 2025
- Certified 1st Aid Certificate including CPR
Timeline
Deck Hand
NRMA Fantasy Tourist Cruises
11.2025 - Current
Team Support and First Aid
Volleyball NSW
01.2024 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Domreyme College