FERHAT SLIMANI (417)
394 Shute Harbor Road, Airlie Beach,QLD
Summary
Motivated Skipper & Deckhand experienced in high-volume commercial watersports. Progressed from Deckhand to Lead Skipper while developing expertise in Marine Maintenance and Professional Content Creation using advanced technology. Focused on leveraging international experience to contribute to Australian maritime sector with a Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417).
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Skipper, Deckhand & Content Creator
LATCHI WATERSPORTS
Latchi, Cyprus
11.2024 - 03.2026
- Captained commercial powerboats for excursions, ensuring 100% safety and exceptional customer service.
- Delivered mandatory safety and navigational briefings to tourists, ensuring understanding of protocols for self-drive and PWC activities.
- Operated safety boat for self-drive rentals, ensuring rapid response and effective on-water assistance for customers.
- Rapidly promoted from deckhand to lead skipper due to consistent performance and reliability.
- Filmed and edited promotional content with professional equipment, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Performed daily cleaning, detailing, and technical repairs, including fiberglass resin sanding and antifouling.
- Navigated boats safely for various watersport activities.
- Developed content strategies for social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Created video content for digital platforms using video editing software applications.
Retail Specialist
LIDL
Paris, France
02.2018 - 09.2024
- Exhibited exceptional loyalty and reliability throughout six-year tenure.
- Delivered outstanding customer service to guarantee satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels and efficiently restocked shelves.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly resolve customer issues.
- Maintained a clean and orderly retail environment.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
Education
Master of Arts -
Sorbonne Université
Paris, France06-2022
Skills
- Vessel operation
- Anchoring techniques
- Safety management
- Technical repairs
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Social media management
- Attention to detail
- photo retouching
- content creation
- video production
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Berber
Professional
Arabic
Professional
Timeline
Skipper, Deckhand & Content Creator
LATCHI WATERSPORTS
11.2024 - 03.2026
Retail Specialist
LIDL
02.2018 - 09.2024
Master of Arts -
Sorbonne Université