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Amber Bowman
35
Female
member since Oct 9 2015
American
My skills
I am a Florida State graduate with a bachelors in creative writing who has been living in the US Virgin Islands the last three years. As an island girl, I worked as crew on day charter sailing catamarans and fell in love with the sea. I am currently getting my scuba dive masters certification in Byron Bay Australia, as well as (finally) beginning to write about my travels and quirky adventures. I am great working with and leading people and love being part of a team. I was awarded the snorkel tour guide of the year award with Princess Cruise lines 2013-2014. Working on boats has made me into an excellent multitasker. I excel in working under pressure while also making my work environment fun! I am also great with children and hope to use my TEFL certificate which allows me to teach English as a second language. I have taught swim lessons to children as well as adults and am certified to teach skin diving or snorkeling. While at work I always bring a positive and energetic attitude. I am efficient and do quality work in everything that I do. Some would say I can be obsessed, but as Russel Warren said, “obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated.”
Languages Spoken
English (Mother Tongue) Spanish (Beginner)Full CV / Resume
AMBER P. BOWMAN
Byron Bay Dive Center +61451970961
Day charter boat crew/ hospitality worker
For the past three years I have worked on day charter sailing catamarans in the Virgin Islands. As a crew member my job was multi-dimensional and involved skills in waitressing, bartending, lifeguarding, sailing, tour guiding, and being an expert in multi-tasking. I strive for excellence in everything that I do and I would make a great addition to any team with my positive go-getter attitude!
EDUCATION
BA in Creative Writing, Florida State University, Class of 2012
Studied abroad in London Fall 2010
Triathlon club, Captain of Swim Club
Princess Cruise Lines Snorkel Tour guide of the year 2013-2014
Gave swim lessons to kids aged 2-adult through Tallahassee Swim school
EXPERIENCE
Kekoa Sailing Expeditions December 2013- January 2015
Crew member
• Exceeding expectations of guests by providing safety and fun
• Bartending
• Working with crew to sail while also taking care of guests needs
• Cleaning and preparing the boat before and after each day trip
• Sail to surrounding islands while providing knowledge to tourists about the Virgin Islands
Cruise Ship Excursions October 2012- May 2014
First mate
• Gave safety speech to 40-80 people
• Snorkel tour while being responsible of safety for all the guests
• Bartender
• Merchandise sales
• Took stock of inventory, and picked up deliveries.
Starbucks October, 2011 – July, 2012
Barista
Made coffee beverages, took coffee orders
Open and close store
Providing excellent customer service
Calico Jacks April, 2011 – October, 2011
Server
Took drink and food orders
Responsible for multiple tables in the restaurant
Attend to the needs of customers
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
CPR certified
Crowd and Crisis Control
STCW: Standards of Training Certification, and Watch Keeping for Seafarers
RSA
TEFL certification
REFERENCES
Jameson Witbeck. +1-340-642-6002.
Sean and Shelly Conwell. +1-340-998-4228
About Me
I like to live where the land meets the sea! I love free diving, surfing, scuba diving, and anything where I can see or be in the water. I love to read everything! But currently I have gotten into books about spirituality, meditation, clean eating, yoga philosophy, and books about the power of your thoughts. I especially like classic rock music and electronic dreamy songs (like Flume). I also just like making up my own silly little songs. My main goal in life is to be able to walk into any room and be so happy that my positive energy spreads to those around me and leaves everyone with a residual happiness 🙂
