Candidate

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First Name: Martin
E-Mail Address: bandungbailey2025@gmail.com
Country: Philippines
Phone: 09542879688
Current Job Designation: Divemaster
Job Designation Applying For: Divemaster or other
Total Years of Experience: 15
Copy your Resume / CV in this box: MARTIN BAILEY

Scottish/British Nationality | Date of Birth: 2 November 1981
Address: 7 Talisay st, Balite, Lagao, General Santos city, Philippines
Mobile: 00639542879688
Email: bandungbailey2025@gmail.com

Professional Profile:
Enthusiastic and safety-focused PADI Divemaster with over 15 years of professional experience in international tourist dive operations. Proven track record leading guided dives, assisting instructor-led training, managing equipment, delivering dive briefings, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences for divers of all levels. Highly adaptable team player with strong communication skills, gained from working in diverse multicultural environments across Asia and Europe. Conversational in Bahasa Indonesian; passionate about marine conservation, underwater photography, and hill walking/outdoor activities. Over 4000 logged dives across at least 2000 sites in 8 countries.

Key Skills
Dive leadership and guiding (certified PADI Divemaster since 2007)
Equipment setup, maintenance, and post-dive care
Customer service, dive briefings, and safety management
Assisting PADI training programs (Discover Scuba Diving, refresher courses, snorkelling)
Team collaboration in high-season tourist environments
Multilingual customer interaction (English, conversational Bahasa Indonesian)
First aid/rescue trained; strong problem-solving under pressure

Professional Experience

Divemaster / Senior Divemaster
Various PADI, SSI, RAID, Dive Centres, Malapascua, Dauin, Sarangani, Sambawan, Samar, Philippines
2012 – Present (13+ years, seasonal and full-time roles)
Led daily guided fun dives and boat trips for certified divers in world-class sites including Kimod shoal, Monad Shoal, Apo island etc ensuring safety and maximising marine life encounters.
Assisted PADI Instructors with Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, and specialty courses; conducted Discover Scuba Diving sessions and refresher dives for returning visitors.
Managed equipment preparation, cleaning, and inventory for groups of divers daily with different teams and people from throughout the world.
Delivered thorough dive briefings, risk assessments, and post-dive debriefs; handled guest queries and built repeat business through positive experiences.
Supported marine conservation initiatives, including reef clean-ups and guest education on sustainable diving practices.

Divemaster
Lacadives / Lakshadweep Dive Operations, Lakshadweep Islands, India
2007 – 2009 (seasonal returns)
Guided certified divers and led snorkeling trips across multiple islands in the Lakshadweep archipelago, focusing on pristine coral reefs and marine biodiversity.
Prepared and maintained dive equipment; assisted in boat operations, entry/exit support, and emergency procedures.
Conducted refresher sessions, introductory dives, and assisted with beginner training programs.
Provided high-quality customer service to international guests in a remote island setting, contributing to strong reviews and repeat visits.

Divemaster
Bunaken, Lembeh, Komodo, Amed, Nusa Penida & Raja Ampat. Many dive sites, Indonesia
2007 – 2012 (initial certification and early roles)
Achieved PADI Divemaster certification in June 2007 on Bunaken Island.
Led guided dives on iconic wall and muck sites; supported instructor-led courses and handled equipment logistics for daily operations.
Assisted with try-dives, snorkelling excursions, and guest safety in high-traffic tourist areas.
Built experience in multicultural teams across Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand during extended travel periods.

Earlier Roles (UK & Europe)

Care Assistant
Oban, Scotland
May 2005 – June 2006 (intermittent)
Provided personal care and support to elderly clients in community settings.

Social Work Department – Administrative Support
Oban, Scotland
Aug 1999 – Oct 2001
Handled typing, filing, telephone enquiries, and general office administration.

Various Retail & Manual Roles
Oban, Scotland & Europe (1997–1999, 2002–2003)
Sales Assistant (Intersport), Storeman (Ross Electrical), Shelf Filler (Tesco/Co-op).
Seasonal farm work in Switzerland and property maintenance in France.

Education & Qualifications

Oban High School, Scotland (1993 – 1998)
Standard Grades: English (B), Maths (B), Geography (A), Office Information Studies (B), German (D), Science (C), Physical Education (A), History (B).

Professional Diving Qualifications
PADI Divemaster (2007, Bunaken, Indonesia)
PADI Rescue Diver (2003)
Open Water Diver (progressed 2003)
Extensive logged dives: 4000+ across 140+ sites in Indonesia, Philippines, India, Fiji, Australia, and Europe.

Interests & Additional Information

Diving (primary passion), underwater photography, hill walking, football, snorkeling, travel, reading, and movies. Conversational Bahasa Indonesian with ongoing learning. References available on request.
References

Available upon request, including:
Malcolm Cullen (malky_cullen@hotmail.com (mailto:_cullen@hotmail.com)
Bruce Thomson (shonshu@hotmail.com)
Seemant Saxena (seemant.saxena@gmail.com)

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