Denzel Sylvester
Saint John’s
Summary
An experienced Dive Instructor with over 10 years within the hospitality industry and more extensively the water-sports department , with extensive knowledge and a deep passion for the water and instructing at the highest level . Additionally very dependable , social , hardworking with effective communication skills and an eye for detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PADI Dive Instructor
Sandals Grande Antigua
05.2017 - Current
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
- Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.
- Promote and conduct sales of PADI courses and retail items at Dive Shop
- Led certified and new divers on underwater exploration
- Operated as temp Captain for Newton 46’ Dive special , safely taking divers to and from dive sites
- Fill dive tanks
- Basic repair and maintenance of dive gear and dive boat
- Line handling
- Maintain Dive Logs
- Maintain Boat Logs
Watersports Beach Attendant
Sandals Halcyon
01.2012 - 03.2017
- Operated MasterCraft Ski boat for motorized water-sports activities . ( waterski , wakeboarding , kneeboarding , wake skate , tubing etc. )
- Operated Boston whaler rescue boat in man over board situations
- Safely guided and instructed non-motorized and motorized waters-ports activities ( hobie cat sailing , SUP , kayaking , waterskiing etc. )
- Maintained and prepared water sports equipment for guests use
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
Education
CXC General Proficiency - CXC General Proficiency
Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School
La Ressource Vieux Fort Saint Lucia07.2009
Skills
- Teacher Training
- Student Support
- Program Improvements
- Progress Reports
- Recreational Activities
- Activity Organization
- Student Engagement
- Mooring Boats
- Computer Literacy
- Boat Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Marketing Sales
- Scuba diving
- Line handling
- Navigational skills
- Product knowledge
Certification
- STCW 2010
- BoatMaster II
- Certified Pool Operator
- PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Rating
- EFR Instructor
- Diploma Hospitality Management Studies / Hotel Operations
Timeline
PADI Dive Instructor
Sandals Grande Antigua
05.2017 - Current
Watersports Beach Attendant
Sandals Halcyon
01.2012 - 03.2017
CXC General Proficiency - CXC General Proficiency
Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School
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