Cristina Lorenzo
Summary
Personable and safety-conscious individual with passion for marine environments. Brings comprehensive understanding of dive theory and practical skills, including equipment maintenance and underwater navigation. Dedicated to creating memorable and safe underwater experiences for all participants.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PADI Dive Instructor
Independent Work
11.2024 - Current
- Expanded the range of available dive core courses and dive specialties as a certified MSDT
- Conducted Emergency First Response courses for divers, increasing awareness of emergency protocols and procedures.
- Enhanced diver safety by conducting thorough pre-dive briefings and equipment checks.
- Implemented conservation initiatives during dive trips, promoting environmental awareness among students.
MSDT/Dive Master
Captain Don's Habitat Bonaire
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Led successful large group dives while managing diverse skill levels and personalities within the group effectively.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by consistently demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and a passion for diving.
- Boat maintenance and boatmaster duties, tank fills, equipment maintenance and problem solving while on the boat.
- Night, shore and boat dives
PADI Dive Instructor/Altitude Instructor
Ati Divers
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Volunteer seasonal Manager in a very remote and small PADI Dive Center at an 1565 meters (ABS), in a Volcanic lake.
- organized special events such as underwater cleanups or fundraisers to engage local communities in marine conservation efforts.
- Increased overall diving skills of students with personalized coaching and tailored lesson plans, for example: OWD courses with Altitude Specialty.
- Utilized excellent time management skills in order to efficiently balance multiple responsibilities, including teaching courses, leading dives, and managing equipment inventory.
PADI Dive Instructor
Buddy Dive Resort, Bonaire
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Expanded the range of available dive courses offered at the facility by regularly updating certifications.
- First professional experience in large boat operation, including tying the boats properly to the dock's cleat and mooring buoys fast and efficient, use of VHF
- Diveshop, tank fills, dock supervision.
- Ostracods and fluo night dives
Education
Specialty Instructor
PADI
Tulum, MX11-2021
OWSI
PADI
Cozumel, MX03-2021
Diemaster
PADI
Tulum, MX07-2020
Skills
- Boat handling
- Underwater navigation
- Environmental conservation awareness
- Marine life identification
- Multilingual abilities
- Teach multiple Specialties
Accomplishments
- Awarded PADI Elite Instructor 50 for the year 2024-2025.
- Over 200 total certifications Including Pro level Divemasters.
- and Recreational level Master Scuba Divers.
- STINAPA Marine Park Ranger (Bonaire).
- Creation of Powerpoint Presentations and Spread sheet work.
Certification
PADI Achievements link
https://achievements.padi.com/profile/cristinalorenzoagront347285/wallet
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
PADI Dive Instructor
Independent Work
11.2024 - Current
MSDT/Dive Master
Captain Don's Habitat Bonaire
12.2023 - 12.2024
PADI Dive Instructor/Altitude Instructor
Ati Divers
06.2023 - 11.2023
PADI Dive Instructor
Buddy Dive Resort, Bonaire
07.2022 - 12.2022
Specialty Instructor
PADI
OWSI
PADI
Diemaster
PADI
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