ZOIYA POPO
Beaches Turks and Caicos
Gros Islet,Monchy
8
years of professional experience
Experienced with underwater navigation and dive planning, ensuring safe and enjoyable dives. Utilizes effective communication and leadership skills to instruct and guide divers, fostering supportive learning environment. Knowledge of emergency procedures and equipment maintenance, promoting safety and reliability in all diving activities.
Work History
Dive Instructor
1 Year 2 Months- Instructed guests on PADI dive procedures, safety protocols, and underwater communication.
- Led scuba orientation sessions, assessing readiness for guided reef and boat dives.
- Inspected dive equipment, verifying air systems, regulators, and buoyancy devices before use.
- Monitored diver safety during excursions, responding quickly to changing underwater conditions.
Dive Master
2 Years 7 Months- Led guided dives, ensuring safe descent, ascent, and underwater navigation for certified guests.
- Conducted pre-dive briefings covering site conditions, hand signals, safety protocols, and marine hazards.
- Inspected scuba equipment, verified air supply, and resolved gear issues before excursions.
- Monitored diver readiness, assessed conditions, and adjusted dive plans for changing visibility or currents.
- Promoted reef conservation by enforcing safe diving practices and minimizing marine environment impact.
Dive Master
1 Year 4 Months- Led guided dives, ensuring safe descent, ascent, and underwater navigation for certified guests.
- Inspected scuba equipment, verified air supply, and resolved gear issues before excursions.
- Conducted pre-dive briefings covering site conditions, hand signals, safety protocols, and marine hazards.
- Assisted instructors with certification dives, skill demonstrations, and student supervision.
- Monitored diver readiness, assessed conditions, and adjusted dive plans for changing visibility or currents.
Education
Boating Operations - Boating Operations
Maritime Programme
Partial CVQ
- Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate
7 subjects at General Proficiency Level including a distinction in English A; Social Studies; Principles of Business; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; and Mathematics.
Skills
Rescue techniques
Underwater navigation
Marine life identification
Dive planning
Night diving
Oxygen administration
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1993-08-01
- Nationality: Saint Lucian
Timeline
Dive Instructor
Beaches Turks and Caicos
11.2024 - 01.2026Read More
Dive Master
StolenTime by Rendezvous, Sunswept Resorts
03.2022 - 10.2024Read More
Dive Master
Eastern Caribbean Diving, Windjammer Landing, Labrelotte Bay, Gros Islet
05.2018 - 09.2019Read More
National Skill Development Center
Boating Operations from Boating Operations
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National Skills Development Center, Bisee
Maritime Programme
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Sir Ira Simmons Secondary School
from Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate
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