Charlie Lawton
Dive Safety Officer at Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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DAN Instructor
Divers Alert NetworkDec, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Master Scuba Diver Trainer
PADIJun, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Tec 40
PADIMay, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Dive Master
Handicap Scuba AssociationFeb, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Unrestricted Surface Supplied Commercial Diver
Diver Certification Board of CanadaFeb, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
Surface Supplied Air Diver
Association of Diving Contractors InternationalFeb, 2014- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Dive Safety Officer
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Apr 2019 - Present
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Georgia Aquarium
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dive Master
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
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Scuba Instructor
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Oct 2017 - Dec 2018
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Lead Service Technician
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Jun 2015 - Dec 2018
Service on diving related equipment (open and closed circuit systems, tanks and valves, etc.)Inventory ManagementCustomer RelationsRecord KeepingInitiated customer education programs to market and grow the equipment service business
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Dive Shop Staff and Quarry Manager
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Apr 2014 - Sep 2015
Lead team through open water facility daily operationsCustomer relations and salesTeam trainingInventory managmentFacility renovations (plumbing, carpentry)Ensured facility safety through emergency planningWebsite optimization
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Maintenance Diver
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Sep 2014 - Jul 2017
Daily aquarium husbandryInspection, maintenance and repair of aquarium exhibitsMaintenance, inspection and repair of dive equipmentImplementation of dive safety procedures and guidelinesInteraction with guests, media and public on behalf of Georgia AquariumProjects include: rock work refinishing (decay management), acrylic polishing, sump cleanout and the reorganization of service logs Daily aquarium husbandryInspection, maintenance and repair of aquarium exhibitsMaintenance, inspection and repair of dive equipmentImplementation of dive safety procedures and guidelinesInteraction with guests, media and public on behalf of Georgia AquariumProjects include: rock work refinishing (decay management), acrylic polishing, sump cleanout and the reorganization of service logs
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Pool Maintenace Technician
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Jun 2013 - Apr 2014
Daily care of multiple poolsSanitation of facilitiesContamination clean upApplied chemicals as neededPerformed small repairs on filters, pump motors and basic plumingFacility documentation
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Lifeguard
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May 2012 - Aug 2013
Insured patron safety at facilities with various pool/deck sizes and various water attractionsCommunicated facility rules and regulations to patronsAdministered first-aid as neededSanitized pool deck and restrooms as well as other areas of the facilityProvided daily care of pool including: chemical checks, vacuuming, pump clean out, tile wash, and filter backwash
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Education
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Tidewater Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Safety -
Commercial Diving Academy
Air/Mixed Gas Commercial Diving -
Georgia State University
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Woodstock High School
High School Diploma