Blair Bates
Westcourt,QLD
Summary
I am ocean based with a marine background instilled in to my life from a young age, with a passion for people and a love for the ocean.
Working in tourism is nothing new and having spent the past few years working on dry land - I am itching to get an opportunity to get back in the water. I have a can do attitude and enjoy taking on whatever challenges I am faced with.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Consultant
Happy Travels
Cairns, QLD
04.2022 - Current
- Trained new staff and administrative support on customer service, recordkeeping and travel planning procedures.
- Proactive customer relations, developing trust and rapport quickly
- Multicultural work dynamic
- Dealing with money handling and computer systems
- Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires
Building Apprentice
Dyer Construction
Whitianga, Waikato
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Hands on experience on a construction site
- Advanced carpentry knowledge
- Frequent use of tools, power and hand tools
Dive Instructor
Cairns Dive Centre
Cairns, QLD
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Conducted Intro dives
- Positive customer relations
- Lead certified dives
- Assisting with occasional course training. Open water and Advanced
- General boat maintained and Knot knowledge
PADI Dive Instructor/Cruise Attendant
True Blue Sailing
Airlie Beach, QLD
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Constant customer interaction
- Preparing meals for up to 60 Guests
- Leading Intro and cert diving.
- Sailing and general deckhand work - knots, safe boat practice.
Education
Skipper Restricted Limits - Maritime Studies
Toi Ohomai
Tauranga, New ZealandPADI Specialty Dive Instructor -
Dive Zone Whitianga
Training Facility 10.2016
Skills
- Communication - Excellent communication, both verbal and written
- Safety Focused
- Team Player - All previous work, I have always thrived in a team environment
- Punctual and well present - I take pride in being early to work and looking professional
- Energetic and Excitable
Certification
PADI Open Water Specialty Instructor
Skipper Restricted Limits - NZ Maritime Certificate (Coxwain)
References
George Wilson
Happy Travels Area Manager
0405777374
Darrell Bird
Dive Zone Whitianga - Owner
+64 7 867 1580
Timeline
Travel Consultant
Happy Travels
04.2022 - Current
Building Apprentice
Dyer Construction
06.2020 - 04.2022
Dive Instructor
Cairns Dive Centre
06.2019 - 12.2020
PADI Dive Instructor/Cruise Attendant
True Blue Sailing
05.2019 - 10.2019
Skipper Restricted Limits - Maritime Studies
Toi Ohomai
PADI Specialty Dive Instructor -
Dive Zone Whitianga