Dexter Howling Crow Phillips
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Summary
Passionate Teacher and Guide experienced in helping adult learners and minor students develop and advance their abilities. Imparts deep love of subject area through well-planned lessons and in depth training. Consistently earns top remarks from students and guests for fun, engaging and rewarding experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OWSI and Base Leader
ProDive International
06.2024 - Current
- Quickly positioned self as asset to company providing multifunctional task loading by becoming PR, Base Leader and Instructor/Guide simultaneously early in employment.
- Facilitated communication between locations by building strong interworking relationships with fellow base leaders and staff.
- Obtained excellent customer satisfaction rates and built life long friendships with students and fellow divers.
- Doubling sales at my core base while traveling to assist dive operations in water and office between 4 different bases including running excursions to Cozumel from Playa Del Carmen.
- Diving with genuine passion and teaching with integrity and heart.
Rescue Diver
Sea Trek, Xcaret Park
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Fast paced environment, diving up to 10 times a day overseeing and managing safety of large groups of clients in ocean and aquarium setting.
- Frequent safety drills and tests.
Scuba Diving Instructor and Guide
Freelance
12.2022 - Current
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals based on feedback and assessment.
- Supported students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.
- Advised students on selecting and developing effective study habits for self-enrichment topics.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and resources to enhance student experience and success.
- Created fun, unique and rewarding atmosphere for students and tours to cultivate friendships on new adventures, thus generating strong return cliental bases.
Kayak Instructor and River Guide
Venture Out Vegas
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked closely with Owner to create lucrative tours.
- Assisted tour members with gear, bags, boats and maps while handling other helpful tasks.
- Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly educate and demonstrate new skills and provide safety awareness
- Entertained tour guests with various props for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
- Guided groups of up to 20 people on scheduled tours.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further little known stories and details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
Education
PADI OW Scuba Instructor - IDC And EFR
Blue Magic
Cozumel12.2022
High School Diploma -
Explore Knowledge Academy
Las Vegas NV2006
Skills
- Student Records
- Instructional Strategies
- Active Listening
- Providing Feedback
- PADI Industry Best Standards and Practices
- Social Perceptiveness
- Performance Measurement
- Time Management
- Safety Guidelines
- Behavior Modeling
- Operation and Control
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Demonstrations
- Collaboration and teamwork with colleagues
Certification
- Padi Open Water Scuba Instructor
- EFR Instructor
- Dive Against Debris Instructor
- AWARE Shark Conservation Diver Instructor
- AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Sp Instructor
- Project Aware Instructor
- Peak Performance Buoyancy Instructor
- Care for Children w/AED Instructor
- Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor
VOLUNTEER WORK
Volunteered with the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation for a summer camp program teaching approximately 40 Discover Scuba Programs. Students ranged in age from 10-18 and additionally taught staff member adults.
Timeline
OWSI and Base Leader
ProDive International
06.2024 - Current
Rescue Diver
Sea Trek, Xcaret Park
02.2024 - 07.2024
Scuba Diving Instructor and Guide
Freelance
12.2022 - Current
Kayak Instructor and River Guide
Venture Out Vegas
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Padi Open Water Scuba Instructor
- EFR Instructor
- Dive Against Debris Instructor
- AWARE Shark Conservation Diver Instructor
- AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Sp Instructor
- Project Aware Instructor
- Peak Performance Buoyancy Instructor
- Care for Children w/AED Instructor
- Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor
PADI OW Scuba Instructor - IDC And EFR
Blue Magic
High School Diploma -
Explore Knowledge Academy
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