Kurt Buxton
Bunbury,WA
Summary
Expertise in preventive maintenance, vessel maneuvering, and panel instrument use. Resourceful Guide known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Possess specialized skills in route planning, group management, and historical knowledge integration into tours. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving, ensuring enriched and seamless experiences for all participants.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Jet Ski Guide, Dive Instructor and Skipper
OCEAN DYNAMICS
Airlie Beach, Australia
01.2024 - Current
- Guiding up to eight skis in the Whitsunday Islands, leading guests diving at the inner and outer reefs, and driving tenders and a glass-bottom boat.
- Briefing, teaching, maintenance on skis, boats, and crowd management.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety guidelines during tours to protect guests and staff.
- Displayed strong public speaking and communication skills to facilitate high quality guest tours.
Dive Instructor, Cruise Director
Summer Jo
Airlie Beach, Australia
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Overnight charter vessel (Summer Jo, 30m) exploring the Whitsunday Islands and outer reef.
- Leading dives, planning dive sites, maintaining the vessel, entertaining guests, and driving tenders.
- Assisted with the organization of recreational diving trips for customers.
- Advised customers on proper maintenance techniques for their personal scuba gear.
- Enhanced students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.
Skipper/Bar Manger
Pure Cruise
Rotorua, New Zealand
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Skippering three vessels, Explorer (12m, 52 pax), Airstream (9m, 19 pax), and Duxton (8m, 16 pax); managing crew, licensed bar manager, crowd control, time management, and vessel maintenance.
- Selected optimal routes and speeds to guide vessels to destinations in and meet schedule demands.
- Monitored engine performance, fuel consumption and other machinery systems during voyage.
- Managed shipboard inventories including food supplies, spare parts, tools and materials.
- Prepared periodic reports detailing voyage progress along with any incidents encountered en route.
Surf Instructor
South Pacific Surf
Tauranga, New Zealand
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Tailored surfing lessons to each student's individual needs and abilities.
- Inspected beaches daily for hazardous conditions or areas before conducting surf lessons.
- Conducted ocean awareness classes emphasizing the importance of respecting marine life and environment.
- Assisted with coordinating group outings including transportation arrangements.
Skipper
Walking Legends
Rotorua, New Zealand
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Water Taxi on Lake Waikaremoana, moving luggage around the lake, cooking meals for guests over a 4 day hike
- Verified proper loading of cargo holds to align with ship capacity and weight distribution requirements.
- Selected optimal routes and speeds to guide vessels to destinations in and meet schedule demands.
Mussel Farmer
Sandfords
Coromandal, New Zealand
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Watch keeping, skippering vessels, tying knots, splicing ropes, using gantry and cranes
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm machinery and equipment.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Education
Long Range Operator Certificate -
Whitsunday Sailing Club
AUS08-2024
Shipboard Safety -
Whitsunday Sailing club
AUS05-2024
Current first Aid -
Whitsunday Sailing club
AUS01-2024
Current O2 -
Coast Training
AUS11-2024
White Card -
Coast Training
AUS11-2024
Surf Instructor -
NZ01.2022
Skippers Restricted limits/Coxswain 1nc -
Toi Ohomai
NZ07-2021
Passenger Endorsement -
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Nelson, New Zealand03-2024
Dive Instructor -
Dive Zone
NZ01.2019
Floor & Wall Tiler Level 4 -
BCITO
NZ01.2015
Electrical Engineering level 3 -
Bay Of Plenty Polytechnic
NZ01.2012
Car Licence -
QLD, AUSSkills
- Route navigation
- Crowd Control
- Power Tool Operation
- Skilled in Digital Tools
- Basic mechanics
- Licensed driver in WA
- Safety consciousness
Personal Information
- Age: 32
- Nationality: New Zealand (Kiwi)
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Surfing
- Free diving
- Mountain Biking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Jet Ski Guide, Dive Instructor and Skipper
OCEAN DYNAMICS
01.2024 - Current
Dive Instructor, Cruise Director
Summer Jo
01.2024 - 12.2024
Skipper/Bar Manger
Pure Cruise
01.2023 - 12.2024
Surf Instructor
South Pacific Surf
11.2022 - 02.2024
Skipper
Walking Legends
01.2021 - 12.2022
Mussel Farmer
Sandfords
01.2020 - 12.2020
Long Range Operator Certificate -
Whitsunday Sailing Club
Shipboard Safety -
Whitsunday Sailing club
Current first Aid -
Whitsunday Sailing club
Current O2 -
Coast Training
White Card -
Coast Training
Surf Instructor -
Skippers Restricted limits/Coxswain 1nc -
Toi Ohomai
Passenger Endorsement -
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Dive Instructor -
Dive Zone
Floor & Wall Tiler Level 4 -
BCITO
Electrical Engineering level 3 -
Bay Of Plenty Polytechnic
Car Licence -
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