Gino Etienne
La Retraite
Summary
Seasoned Skipper with a proven track record at Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa, enhancing guest experiences and crew performance. Expert in marine safety and celestial navigation, significantly improving customer satisfaction. Skilled in both hard (boat maintenance) and soft (crew management) skills, adept at navigating challenging conditions to ensure optimal vessel performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Skipper
Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa
07.2021 - 01.2025
- Regularly reviewed weather forecasts to determine the safest routes possible while minimizing delays due to adverse conditions.
- Developed comprehensive contingency plans, allowing swift responses to unexpected challenges or emergencies at sea.
- Enhanced onboard guest experience by providing personalized services ensuring their comfort throughout the trip.
- Evaluated crew performance regularly offering constructive feedback which contributed towards professional growth.
- Managed vessel maintenance tasks for optimal performance, ensuring timely inspections and repairs.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates by providing exceptional service during charter trips and excursions.
Skipper
Octopus Diving Centre
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Evaluated crew performance regularly offering constructive feedback which contributed towards professional growth.
- Enhanced safety protocols by implementing rigorous training sessions and emergency drills for crew members.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates by providing exceptional service during charter trips and excursions.
- Managed vessel maintenance tasks for optimal performance, ensuring timely inspections and repairs.
Skipper (Part Time)
Holiday Charter
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed comprehensive contingency plans, allowing swift responses to unexpected challenges or emergencies at sea.
- Regularly reviewed weather forecasts to determine the safest routes possible while minimizing delays due to adverse conditions.
- Managed vessel maintenance tasks for optimal performance, ensuring timely inspections and repairs.
Education
Diploma - Navigation & Seamanship
Seychelles Maritime Academy
Providence12-2017
Certificate - Masonry
Seychelles Institute of Technology
Providence, Seychelles01-2014
Skills
- Marine safety
- Celestial navigation
- Marine communications
- Marine surveying
- Crew management
- Fire safety procedures
- Fishing techniques
- Mooring techniques
- Boat maintenance
- Sailing expertise
Timeline
Skipper
Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa
07.2021 - 01.2025
Skipper
Octopus Diving Centre
10.2019 - 08.2020
Skipper (Part Time)
Holiday Charter
12.2018 - 09.2019
Diploma - Navigation & Seamanship
Seychelles Maritime Academy
Certificate - Masonry
Seychelles Institute of Technology
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