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Alina Andrushko

BC

Summary

Goal-oriented professional well-versed in navigation, cargo handling and maintaining deck equipment. Adaptable to different working conditions and obedient in following officer instructions. Focuses on operating ship smoothly and safely loading and unloading cargo.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Deckhand, Chief Steward, Expedition Leader

Maple Leaf Adventures
04.2019 - Current

Crew aboard a 138' MV catamaran: Cascadia, and 89' tug: Swell

  • Planning a 8-10 day trip taking currents, weather, tides, wildlife viewing, and guest experience into account
  • Communication and organization with passengers and crew regarding daily excursions
  • Operated and maintained onboard machinery, tenders, and cranes
  • Drove tenders safely around wildlife, and in and near rocky coastal shorelines.
  • Bartending, serving, cleaning, and deck washing at a high-end level

Marine Debris Removal Crew

Maple Leaf Adventures
09.2020 - 07.2021

Participated in the Marine Debris Removal Initiative during the 2020/21 pandemic

Lodge Staff

Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort
04.2018 - 11.2019
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments of cabins, staff accommodation and resort amenities
  • Managerial duties: responsible for up to 5 staff, inventory, high end guest requests and celebrations.
  • Set up for various guests experiences : sauna dock, bear viewing, romantic dock meals

Lodge Staff

Crescent Spur Heli Skiing
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Daily maintenance of lodge and grounds
  • Kitchen service: assistance with plating, serving and dish washing
  • Town runs for drop-off and pick-up of lodge supplies.

Front Desk Reception

Eagle Wing Tours
06.2017 - 11.2017
  • Guest reservations and tour check-ins
  • Local knowledge: weather, attractions, wildlife interpretation
  • Passionate about environmental stewardship and eco-tourism.

Customer Service Agent

Harbour Air
04.2017 - 11.2017
  • Checking in and reservations for domestic and international float plane company
  • Gate operations, flight cancellations, multi-task in a high paced environment
  • Freight incoming, outgoing and dangerous goods.

Nordic Operations staff

Silver Star Mountain Resort
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • Trail and hut maintenance: grooming, signage, hazard removal
  • Liaise with public nordic skiers, fat bikers, and snowshoers for trial direction/assistance/ticketing
  • Operation of snowmobile and quad with various trail grooming attachments.

Seasonal Guide/Retail Sales

Alpha Adventures
02.2016 - 11.2016
  • Certified Kayak/SUP guide & Instructor; school trips, basic and advanced kayak lessons, tours along various locations on the Sunshine Coast
  • Reservations and drops for rental gear: SUP, kayaks, skis, snowshoes
  • Retail product knowledge and customer service.

Marina Supervisor

Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa
05.2015 - 10.2015
  • Reservations for transient and annual moorage for summer season: assisted with tie and hook up, provided information of the area
  • Reservations for Eco-Cruising and Butchart Gardens shuttle
  • Kayak and SUP rental reservations.

Education

Adventure Toursim

West Coast Adventure College
Sooke, B.C.
05.2015

References

References supplied upon request.

Timeline

Marine Debris Removal Crew

Maple Leaf Adventures
09.2020 - 07.2021

Deckhand, Chief Steward, Expedition Leader

Maple Leaf Adventures
04.2019 - Current

Lodge Staff

Crescent Spur Heli Skiing
01.2019 - 04.2019

Lodge Staff

Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort
04.2018 - 11.2019

Front Desk Reception

Eagle Wing Tours
06.2017 - 11.2017

Customer Service Agent

Harbour Air
04.2017 - 11.2017

Nordic Operations staff

Silver Star Mountain Resort
11.2016 - 04.2017

Seasonal Guide/Retail Sales

Alpha Adventures
02.2016 - 11.2016

Marina Supervisor

Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa
05.2015 - 10.2015

Adventure Toursim

West Coast Adventure College
Alina Andrushko