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William Smythe II

Fishers

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Open Water Scuba Instructor

Estepona Dive Center
Estepona
02.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated classroom sessions with students on dive theory, physiology and physics related topics.
  • Adhered to strict safety standards while leading dives in open water environments.
  • Displayed exemplary customer service skills when interacting with guests both above and below the surface.
  • Enhanced students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.

Divemaster

Dive Tulum
Tulum
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Coordinated dive site logistics, including equipment setup and maintenance.
  • Led dives at various depths according to the level of experience of participants.
  • Researched new sites to explore based on depth, visibility range, currents.

Foreman

Hoosier Aquatic Management
Indianapolis
06.2015 - 10.2022
  • Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.

Bartender

Moe & Johnnys
Indianapolis
06.2011 - 05.2015
  • Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
  • Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.

Merchandiser

Zink Distributing (Budweiser)
Indianapolis
04.2010 - 04.2011
  • Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
  • Created merchandising plans based on customer buying habits and trends in the industry.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales of featured products.
  • Researched new products to determine potential success in assigned stores.

Restaurant Manager

Claude & Annies's
Indianapolis
03.2003 - 04.2010
  • Developed strategies for improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
  • Implemented effective marketing campaigns to increase revenue and improve brand awareness.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

IUPUI
Indianapolis, Indiana
06-2024

PADI OWSI - Instructor Develpment Course

Estepona Dive Center
Estepona, Spain
03-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Ball State
Muncie, Indiana

Skills

  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Team Collaboration
  • Technical Instruction
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Reliability
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Timeline

Open Water Scuba Instructor

Estepona Dive Center
02.2024 - Current

Divemaster

Dive Tulum
11.2022 - 01.2024

Foreman

Hoosier Aquatic Management
06.2015 - 10.2022

Bartender

Moe & Johnnys
06.2011 - 05.2015

Merchandiser

Zink Distributing (Budweiser)
04.2010 - 04.2011

Restaurant Manager

Claude & Annies's
03.2003 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

IUPUI

PADI OWSI - Instructor Develpment Course

Estepona Dive Center

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Ball State
William Smythe II