Joseph Morris MSDT 332400
Labuan Bajo,NT
Summary
I consider myself to be a hard working, self motivated, adaptable employee with good communication skills which enable me to work comfortably alone or as part of a team.
I have a strong passion for teaching and introducing the underwater word to people, a passion i enjoy passing onto guests.
I place safety as a number one priority followed closely by providing fantastic customer service.
I have been involved in several beach/reef clean ups as well as attaching new mooring lines on dive sites.
I am quick to learn new skills and I'm eager to improve and expand my knowledge. My past experiences have given me skills working with people from a variety of diverse backgrounds as well as leadership/supervisory qualities. I am skilled with power tools and technical equipment as well as working under strict safety and teaching guidelines. From my time as a boat captain I gained experience with boat/engine maintenance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Diving Instructor
Blue Marlin Komodo
04.2023 - Current
- Teaching courses from DSD up to Divemaster
- Teaching instructors new to the area how to dive some of the more tricky sites in the area as well as how to draw, brief and plan for maximum safety and enjoyment
- Picked appropriate dive sites according to skill level and certification taking into account current strength and direction.
- Organized up to 6 daily boats, with all equipment, tanks and allocated guides as well as booking any necessary freelancers, picking sites keeping in mind fuel consumption as well as insuring guests rarely repeats dive sites
- Often guiding and teaching courses on the Liveaboard occasionally taking the role of Cruise Director
- Would assume role of manager whilst the regular manager is away
Head Scuba Diving Instructor
Two Fish Divers
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Enhanced diver safety by conducting thorough pre-dive briefings and equipment checks.
- Increased customer satisfaction through personalized instruction tailored to individual learning styles.
- Implemented effective training exercises, resulting in improved diving skills among students.
- Streamlined course registration process for efficient scheduling and time management.
- Developed engaging lesson plans, promoting knowledge retention and skill development in divers.
- Ensured compliance with PADI regulations by regularly updating course materials and adhering to certification requirements.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, guaranteeing safe and reliable gear for both instructors and students alike.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating closely with fellow instructors towards shared goals of excellence in education delivery.
- Mainly based out of Sanur would regularly work out of 2 fish's other shop locations to cover staff shortages or if current staff wasn't experienced/ qualified enough to do courses
- Enhanced student diving skills by developing personalized training programs and providing individualized feedback.
- Increased safety awareness among students through comprehensive instruction on diving equipment, procedures, and emergency protocols.
Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Joe's Gone Diving
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Enhanced student diver safety by implementing clear communication protocols and thorough equipment checks.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized dive instructions tailored to individual needs and skill levels.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for various diving courses, resulting in streamlined training sessions and improved student comprehension.
- Organized scuba diving trips to diverse locations, exposing students to unique underwater environments and enriching their overall diving experience.
- Daily cash reports/receipts for individual trips
- Locating and booking addition an appropriate freelancers if needed
Workshop Supervisor
East Coast Sundecks (Non-Diving-During Covid)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- The manufacturing of sundecks/garden decks in a workshop and the supervising of other employees in their tasks and to see jobs are completed and loaded on time and to a professional standard
- I was also in charge of keeping all stock levels to a sufficient amount to complete upcoming jobs
- Whilst there, the production increased 60% and I implemented a new recycling programme.
- Improved workshop efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing workflow.
- Monitored quality control measures to ensure all products met company standards before being shipped out to customers.
- Maintained neat and clean work areas to maximize efficiency and safety.
Master Scuba Diving Instructor / Boat Captain
Red Sail Sports - Cayman Islands
04.2017 - 03.2020
- As the biggest water sports operator in the country, with dive shops in many of the major hotels, including The Marriott, The Westin and The Ritz-Calton, as well as contracts with Disney Cruises, I really learnt how to deliver a 5 star service and pass on my passion for diving
- Service with a professional appearance and attitude required whilst teaching/working in these hotels
- Although originally hired as an instructor, due to my hard work and attention to detail, I quickly began boat handling and captain training in various vessels
- The size of these vessels were between 42'-48 ' with max capacity of 27 and I went on to captain over 500 trips and gaining the IYT Powerboat and RIB master license as well as the PADI Elite Instructor award
- Duties included Teaching a verity of courses, Daily maintenance of boat, engine and hull and refueling, Planning dives taking into account individual skill and experience, Running multiple dive trips throughout the day, Keeping to strict timetables, Giving detailed boat safety, site and dive briefings, Ensuring safety of crew and guests, Ensuring guests embark on correct vessel with the correct equipment, Tank Filling, up to 200 a day
- Enhanced student diving skills by developing personalized training programs and providing individualized feedback.
Master Scuba Diver Trainer/Equipment Technician
Eden Rock Dive Centre - Grand Cayman
03.2015 - 04.2017
- A small dive shop that focused mainly on guided shore dives, DSD's, OW and snorkel trips, as well as rental equipment and retail sales
- Whilst there I became a Sherwood equipment technician (expired) and was put in charge of maintaining all the shops equipment as well as annual servicing and tank inspections
- Duties Included Teaching a variety of courses, Monthly servicing, Annual checks on tanks, regs and BCDs, Recording all maintenance details, Taking and scheduling bookings online, by phone or walk-ins, Working in retail section of dive shop, Stock checks and ensuring front of shop shop fully stocked, Distribution of rental equipment, Balancing cash register at end of the day
- Enhanced student diver safety by implementing clear communication protocols and thorough equipment checks.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized dive instructions tailored to individual needs and skill levels.
Diving Instructor
Rainbow Divers - Nha Trang , Vietnam
08.2014 - 10.2014
- Teaching a variety of courses in the morning and working in the dive shop in the afternoon, selling trips / courses as well as taking bookings online and by phone whilst scheduling staff to bookings.
Divemaster / Instructor
Scuba Cat Diving - Phuket, Thailand
05.2013 - 06.2014
- I completed an internship with Scuba Cat, beginning with Rescue, up to MSTD
- For 6 months I worked as an unpaid Dive Master purely for the experience
- This gave me a true understanding the role plays in the dive industry
- During my time there I also worked on several live-aboard trips, both 3 and 5 day and learned how to deliver round the clock service to all guests
- I was involved in several reef and beach clean ups
- Very few instructors that completed the IDC with scuba cat are offered a job at the end but through my ability and hard work I remained to work for them and learned a great deal.
Structural Steel Erector / Supervisor
Eagle Structural (non-diving) - U.K.
06.2004 - 02.2013
- I began working as a steel erector working on some high profile jobs including The Mayfair Hotel and various MoD bases
- After a few years I was promoted to site supervisor
- During my time there I learned how to work under strict safety guidelines and how to work to a strict timetable
- This helped me learn that one mistake can be the difference between profit and loss as well had how to identify hazards and how to overcome a wide variety of problems.
Skills
- Delegation of tasks
- Power Boat And RIB Master
- STCW
- Ensuring safety of crew, guests and colleagues
- Maintain professional standards
- Boat handling and navigation
- Teaching skills including theory in the classroom, a well as all practical aspects for both adults and children
- Technical skills for maintaining and servicing equipment
- Good Communication skills with colleagues and customers from a variety of diverse backgrounds
- Use of different power tools, plant and equipment
- Working to strict deadlines
- Reading and implementing technical drawings
Certification
300+ Full Certifications
500+ DSD
Dives
6000
TEACHING SPECIALITIES
- Deep
- Enriched Air
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- Search And Recovery
- Underwater Navigation
- Wreck
Boat Handling Experience
- 42' Flat-top with twin in-boards
- 38' V-hull twin in-board tunnel drive
- 38' V-hull twin in-boards
- 48' Tri-hull Twin out-boards
Trips Captained
500
Qualifications And Awards
- PADI Open Water Instructor
- PADI Master Scuba Diving Instructor
- Emergency First Aid Instructor
- IYT Small Powerboat/ RIB Master
- Sherwood Equipment Technician
- PADI Elite instructor
- STCW
- 8 GCSE Grades A-C including Maths and English
- Plantmaster Certification
- Slinger/Banksman
- Mini Crawler Crane Certification
- Safety Passport and CSCS cards
- Level 1 Football Refereeing
References
- steve@twofishdivers.com / steve.twofish@gmail.com (Owner of Two Fish Divers and current employer)
- igacarcss@gmail.com ( Joe's Gone Diving)
- Enquiries@eastcoastsundecks.co.uk (non-diving)
- Cwebb@redsailcayman.com (Manager at Red Sail Sports)
- Evens.serena@gmail.com (Manager at Rainbow Divers)
- Santadive2001@yahoo.dk (Manager at Scuba Cat)
Timeline
Head Diving Instructor
Blue Marlin Komodo
04.2023 - Current
Head Scuba Diving Instructor
Two Fish Divers
09.2022 - 03.2024
Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Joe's Gone Diving
03.2022 - 09.2022
Workshop Supervisor
East Coast Sundecks (Non-Diving-During Covid)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Master Scuba Diving Instructor / Boat Captain
Red Sail Sports - Cayman Islands
04.2017 - 03.2020
Master Scuba Diver Trainer/Equipment Technician
Eden Rock Dive Centre - Grand Cayman
03.2015 - 04.2017
Diving Instructor
Rainbow Divers - Nha Trang , Vietnam
08.2014 - 10.2014
Divemaster / Instructor
Scuba Cat Diving - Phuket, Thailand
05.2013 - 06.2014
Structural Steel Erector / Supervisor
Eagle Structural (non-diving) - U.K.
06.2004 - 02.2013
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