Jose Elvin Hidalgo
Belize, Central America
P: +501 629 3582
E: hildalgoelvin02@gmail.com

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PROFILE

Boat Captain and Divemaster with over 4 years’ experience in offering high level of hands-on services, including planning, leadership, and problem-solving for clientele with stringent demands. Affable personality with ability to communicate with passengers and crew members. Proactive problem solver with strong commitment to excellence.

Summary of Expertise

Over 4 years’ experience as a Boat Captain
Discreet, trustworthy, and reliable
Certified Divemaster
CPR,AED,FIRST AID, AND O2 certified
Outstanding communication skills
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Professional Experience

COMMERCIAL BOAT CAPTAIN November 2014 – September 2019
DREAMMAKER
POWER BOAT, 38 Ft
Dual Engine Yamaha Four Stroke 250 LEGASEA
POWERBOAT,28Ft
Single Outboard Engine Yamaha Two Stokes 200
DULCESUEÑOS
POWER BOAT, 26 Ft
Single Outboard Engine Suzuki Four Stroke 200 NITROXED
POWERBOAT,32Ft
Inboard 385 Horse Power Engine

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o Effective conduct of tasks as Captain, such as safe navigation, assisting guests with specific requirements.
o Vast charter experience with intimate knowledge of the Belizean sea.
Safeguard smooth operations of boats resulting in complete owner/passenger satisfaction.
o Upholding rigorous safety measures for both passengers’ and crews’ well-being.
o Monitor engines and electronic devices ensuring maximum reliability.
Plan and lead passenger excursions, ensuring high professionalism.

Additional Experience

DIVEMASTER AND SNORKLING TOUR GUIDE – 2014 – Present
Responsible for leading diving and snorkeling tours to explore the Belize Reef, including the Great Blue Hole, issuing equipment and assisting with donning of equipment. Provide safety briefings and guided marine life tours while caring for guests in the water. Able to free dive to depths of 40 to 60 feet repeatedly during the tour.

Education
Valley of Peace S.D.A Academy High school – Business Science
Scuba School International Certifications
SABRE GDS Courses in progress

Technical And Other Skills

Proficient use of equipment such as satellites communications radio, and GPS used on boats.
Competent with Microsoft Professional software applications. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Personal attributes include honesty, ethical, professional, flexible, adaptable, and resourceful and professionalism. Solid knowledge through experience in diving on a professional level on more 1.000 dives. Briefing and guiding boat dives, night dives and checkdives. Specialties: Drift Divers, Nitrox, Wreck diver, Navigation. Highly recognized by guests for exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Language Skills

Fluent in English, Spanish, intermediate Portuguese.

References available upon request.