Andrea Cliff
Coopers Gully,Australia
Summary
Hi there! I am an active PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor with a passion for showcasing the underwater world and training responsible, safe and enthusiastic divers. I am skilled in leading and supervising both diving and snorkeling groups, and have extensive knowledge on tropical marine life and fish identification. With Nitrox and Wreck Specialties, I plan to diversify my specialty range with Underwater Photography, Deep Specialty and Self-Reliant Diver. I also have an O2 provider certification through DAN Europe.
Over my years working in customer relations and tourism I have built strong interpersonal and communication skills, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for divers and snorkelers alike.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Divemaster Internship
Khao Lak Explorer
Takua Pa District, Thailand
2025.01 - 2025.03
- Completed comprehensive Divemaster Internship program over the course of 10 weeks, gaining valuable industry knowledge and skills
- Assisted experienced Instructors with a variety of PADI courses & DSD sessions
- Gained extensive experience leading dives for certified divers on day trips and liveaboards
- Gained valuable experience in supervising and managing snorkeling groups
- Carried out day-to-day dive centre duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed multiple refresher workshops for certified divers
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Khao Lak Explorer
Khao Lak, Takua Pa Province, Thailand
2025.11 - 2026.03
- Teaching Open Water, Advanced, EFR and Rescue Courses
- Leading DSD sessions
- Conducting PADI ReActivate sessions
- Guiding on day trips and liveaboards
Snorkel Guide
Prodivers Maldives
Kuredu Island Resort and Spa, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives
2025.05 - 2025.10
- Conducting Discover Snorkelling workshops
- Leading organised snorkel tours
- Leading full day snorkel boat trips
- Dive Centre duties
- Customer Service and Sales
- Dive and Snorkel Equipment care
Freelance Divemaster
Similan Seven Seas Club, Khao Lak Scuba Adventures
Khao Lak , Takua Pa Province, Thailand
2025.04 - 2025.05
- Guided groups of multiple clients from various backgrounds in a range of different diving environments.
- Ensured safety of divers by conducting pre-dive briefings and equipment checks.
- Gained extensive experience working on liveaboards.
- Upheld strict adherence to PADI regulations, fostering a safe diving environment at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Literary Studies, Teaching English to Other Languages (TESOL), Creative Writing
University of Canberra
Certificate III - Tourism
TAFE Illawarra
Skills
- Strong customer service and communication skills, ensuring a safe, memorable and enjoyable experience for divers
- Ability to manage and supervise diving and snorkeling groups
- Group and individual scuba instruction
- Enthusiastic and adaptable, enjoying the continuous learning and personal development that professional diving roles provide
- Extensive sales experience
Certification
- PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
- Emergency First Response Instructor
- O2 Provider
- Nitrox Specialty
- Wreck Specialty
- Medium Rigid Vehicle License
- Commercial Passenger Vehicle License
Languages
English
Native
German
Advanced
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- Photography
- Hiking
- Reading
- Diving
Timeline
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Khao Lak Explorer
2025.11 - 2026.03
Snorkel Guide
Prodivers Maldives
2025.05 - 2025.10
Freelance Divemaster
Similan Seven Seas Club, Khao Lak Scuba Adventures
2025.04 - 2025.05
Divemaster Internship
Khao Lak Explorer
2025.01 - 2025.03
Certificate III - Tourism
TAFE Illawarra
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Literary Studies, Teaching English to Other Languages (TESOL), Creative Writing
University of Canberra