Hello,
I currently own a scuba center. It has been running now for a long time. I have a blast at it but feel that there is a bigger calling for me in the scuba industry. I just haven't found it yet. I have a true passion for the sport and helping others grow in the industry. I would love to have the opportunity to travel to other dive shops, give advice, meet other diving professionals, etc. I guess I could say that I a currently "bored" at my scuba center. I do plan on maintaining ownership of my shop but am looking for an opportunity that would allow me to travel a little bit. I have considered looking for a sales rep position but am not sure if that is the answer or not. I also am highly envolved with a technology company and feel that my tech background would also be useful to the scuba industry. I have created a forum that allows scuba professionals a central place to collaborate. I was successful in getting hundreds of B2B's working together instead of cutting each other's throats all the time. Of course money is an issue, but not as important to me as being a part of making a positive impact in the diving community. I have learned that if you do what you love, money will follow. I have pasted my resume below. Please let me know your thoughts and what I might be qualified for. I guess I'm looking for a little direction here. I have considered totally giving up the technology industry because of the high stress level associated with it. Thanks for your thoughts.
breatheunder@yahoo.com
Experience: 1996 to Present
Dive Center Owner/Operator/Instructor; Operating a full service dive center; marketing, servicing equipment, scuba instruction, becoming the dominant dive center
in the area. Creating and promoting an online web store that is successfully listed in the top 10 of most major search engines.
Owner/Operator of www.scubashops.net
Creating and maintaining a website with the following mission: Building a network of global scuba retailers to communicate business development and scuba related ideas in an effort to advance the scuba diving industry by generating wealth creation opportunities for dive shops worldwide. ScubaShops.net now has roughly 600 members which all include resort owners, dive shop owners, Divemasters and Dive Instructors.
Owner/Operator of www.scubathings.com
Creating and maintaining a successful online scuba store with over 10,000 products. Maintaining excellent customer service, fast order processing, and achieving high results in search engines.
2003-Present
Scuba Instructor for Penn State University; teaching all aspects of scuba diving, grading students, tutoring students, etc.
On top of my scuba experience, I have a very extensive technology background. My technology background is as follows:
Department of Interior
Sr. Systems Administrator/IT Manager; Designing and managing network infrastructure and security. Performing Video and Audio Webcasting. Overseeing and managing all new technology projects, technology budgeting, Setting up and maintaining Windows 2000 Active Directory services, setting up and administering Exchange 5.5 and Exchange 2000.
BBS , Incorporated
Network Engineer/VicePresident; managing employees, consulting, creating and maintaining an internet service for the regional area, lead installations of WAN and LAN technologies, upgrading and repairing PCs, installation and maintenance of all operating and network operating systems, in charge of major commercial accounts, created growth and potential for the company, providing tech support to all internet users, creating maintaining commercial web sites.
I am currently a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Education:
Computer Learning Network Northern Bedford High School Pro Dive
Altoona, PA 16602 Loysburg, PA 16659 Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Degree: Diploma 1998 Business Education Medic Instructor
MicroComputer Specialist CPR Instructor
Scuba Instructor
Dive Instruction Credentials:
PADI Open Water Instructor
DiveMaster
Emergency First Responder Instructor
Specialty Dive
Instruction Credentials:
Peak Performance Bouyancy Instructor
Search and Recovery Instructor
Wreck Diver Instructor
Deep Diver Instructor
Underwater Navigation Instructor
Multilevel Diver Instructor
Underwater Naturalist Instructor
Drift Diver Instructor
Enriched Air/Nitrox Instructor
AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Instructor
References Available on Request
I currently own a scuba center. It has been running now for a long time. I have a blast at it but feel that there is a bigger calling for me in the scuba industry. I just haven't found it yet. I have a true passion for the sport and helping others grow in the industry. I would love to have the opportunity to travel to other dive shops, give advice, meet other diving professionals, etc. I guess I could say that I a currently "bored" at my scuba center. I do plan on maintaining ownership of my shop but am looking for an opportunity that would allow me to travel a little bit. I have considered looking for a sales rep position but am not sure if that is the answer or not. I also am highly envolved with a technology company and feel that my tech background would also be useful to the scuba industry. I have created a forum that allows scuba professionals a central place to collaborate. I was successful in getting hundreds of B2B's working together instead of cutting each other's throats all the time. Of course money is an issue, but not as important to me as being a part of making a positive impact in the diving community. I have learned that if you do what you love, money will follow. I have pasted my resume below. Please let me know your thoughts and what I might be qualified for. I guess I'm looking for a little direction here. I have considered totally giving up the technology industry because of the high stress level associated with it. Thanks for your thoughts.
breatheunder@yahoo.com
Experience: 1996 to Present
Dive Center Owner/Operator/Instructor; Operating a full service dive center; marketing, servicing equipment, scuba instruction, becoming the dominant dive center
in the area. Creating and promoting an online web store that is successfully listed in the top 10 of most major search engines.
Owner/Operator of www.scubashops.net
Creating and maintaining a website with the following mission: Building a network of global scuba retailers to communicate business development and scuba related ideas in an effort to advance the scuba diving industry by generating wealth creation opportunities for dive shops worldwide. ScubaShops.net now has roughly 600 members which all include resort owners, dive shop owners, Divemasters and Dive Instructors.
Owner/Operator of www.scubathings.com
Creating and maintaining a successful online scuba store with over 10,000 products. Maintaining excellent customer service, fast order processing, and achieving high results in search engines.
2003-Present
Scuba Instructor for Penn State University; teaching all aspects of scuba diving, grading students, tutoring students, etc.
On top of my scuba experience, I have a very extensive technology background. My technology background is as follows:
Department of Interior
Sr. Systems Administrator/IT Manager; Designing and managing network infrastructure and security. Performing Video and Audio Webcasting. Overseeing and managing all new technology projects, technology budgeting, Setting up and maintaining Windows 2000 Active Directory services, setting up and administering Exchange 5.5 and Exchange 2000.
BBS , Incorporated
Network Engineer/VicePresident; managing employees, consulting, creating and maintaining an internet service for the regional area, lead installations of WAN and LAN technologies, upgrading and repairing PCs, installation and maintenance of all operating and network operating systems, in charge of major commercial accounts, created growth and potential for the company, providing tech support to all internet users, creating maintaining commercial web sites.
I am currently a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Education:
Computer Learning Network Northern Bedford High School Pro Dive
Altoona, PA 16602 Loysburg, PA 16659 Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Degree: Diploma 1998 Business Education Medic Instructor
MicroComputer Specialist CPR Instructor
Scuba Instructor
Dive Instruction Credentials:
PADI Open Water Instructor
DiveMaster
Emergency First Responder Instructor
Specialty Dive
Instruction Credentials:
Peak Performance Bouyancy Instructor
Search and Recovery Instructor
Wreck Diver Instructor
Deep Diver Instructor
Underwater Navigation Instructor
Multilevel Diver Instructor
Underwater Naturalist Instructor
Drift Diver Instructor
Enriched Air/Nitrox Instructor
AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Instructor
References Available on Request
