Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Voluntaryroles
Personal Information
References
Certification
Timeline
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Benjamin Drysdale

Abbotsford,BC

Summary

Throughout my employment over the years I have always demonstrated a keen willingness to learn and consistent work ethic which have attributed to much of my positive attitude and success. This makes me adaptable and able to confidently pick up new jobs, carrying them out efficiently and effectively.


With extensive experience in team-based roles from work in the tourism industry to hospitality and office environments, I quickly take to any group that I have been a part of.


Alternatively I am confident working on my own and can carry out tasks under pressure well as is most recently reflected in my time as a Skydiving Instructor.


I am always looking for the next best opportunity with aims to build on my current skillset and believe I can be an invaluable member to your business.



Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tandem Instructor at Various Skydiving Centres

Skydive Vancouver (current)
01.2022 - Current
  • Worked across the globe at multiple sites such as Skydive Vancouver (current), Taupo Tandem Skydiving in New Zealand (2022-24), and Skydive Hibaldstow in England. (2023)
  • Training and guiding customers through their first skydive whilst ensuring high standards of professionalism, customer service, and safety

Lifeguard Team Leader

AC Baths Thermal Pools and Recreation Centre
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Prioritising and delegating tasks
  • In charge of opening and closing procedures for the pool.
  • Pool Life-Guarding duties including administering First Aid.
  • Cleaning and maintenance within the activity centre

Labourer

Lakeland Excavators
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Trenching and other physical duties
  • Operation of heavy machinery and compliance with worksafe regulations.

Packer and Camera flyer

Skydive Taupo
03.2017 - 09.2020
  • Ensuring safety regulations were met and exceeded
  • Relatable and professional customer service during camera flying employment
  • Kept on top of gear maintenance and had to work well under pressure when packing.

Administrative Work

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
02.2016 - 10.2016
  • Accurate and efficient data entry skills, organization and good time management were key to performing this role to a high standard
  • Regularly followed instructions from the team leader.

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
10.2015 - 02.2016
  • Lead a small team by delegating tasks and problem solving to ensure smooth breakfast and dinner services
  • Opened and closed each shift and responsible with monitoring and ordering stock
  • Customer focused role.

Education

High School -

Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin, New Zealand

Bachelor of Commerce Degree - Maj. Tourism Min. Geography (B Average) -

Otago University

PLPC Lifeguarding with Basic First aid training -

AC Baths Thermal Pools
01.2021

Skills

  • Initiative
  • Leadership
  • Ability to assess and manage risks
  • Adaptability and problem solving
  • Honesty
  • Teamwork
  • Willingness to learn
  • Disciplined work ethic
  • Relatable communication and interpersonal skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Voluntaryroles

  • Flower Runner and Daffodil Day Representative, Cancer Society Dunedin, 2015-2016, Taking part in the delivery of daffodil stock around the city to various supporters of the charity. Spent a couple of hours standing street-side promoting daffodil day, cancer awareness and taking donations.
  • Stock Organiser, Food Bin Dunedin, 2016, Spent weekends organising rescued food stocks into categories, ready for re-distribution to various charities such as the Salvation Army.

Personal Information

Available: 2022 - 2024

References

  • Jess Harper, Owner / Manager at Skydive Vancouver, +1 (604) 866-0131
  • Ian Tang, Real Estate Agent - Kelowna, iantangrealestate@gmail.com

Certification

Serve It Right Certification (2024 - 2026)


Skydive Tandem Rating (2021 to present)


Timeline

Tandem Instructor at Various Skydiving Centres

Skydive Vancouver (current)
01.2022 - Current

Lifeguard Team Leader

AC Baths Thermal Pools and Recreation Centre
06.2021 - 12.2021

Labourer

Lakeland Excavators
09.2020 - 01.2021

Packer and Camera flyer

Skydive Taupo
03.2017 - 09.2020

Administrative Work

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
02.2016 - 10.2016

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
10.2015 - 02.2016

High School -

Otago Boys' High School

Bachelor of Commerce Degree - Maj. Tourism Min. Geography (B Average) -

Otago University

PLPC Lifeguarding with Basic First aid training -

AC Baths Thermal Pools
Benjamin Drysdale