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Thomas P. Karvounis

Syracuse

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sailing Master

Hancock Point Village Improvement Society
Hancock
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Lead a team of five instructors to teach students varying in ages seven to seventeen how to safely and effectively sail and race Mercury and 420 sailboats.
  • Worked within the community to fundraise, organize events, and bring awareness to the sailing program.
  • Collaborated with another local sailing school to organize and run sailboat races on Frenchman's Bay.
  • Was responsible for the safety and wellness of more than 20 students, 4 instructors, and 6 boats on any given day.
  • Communicated between parents, administrators, and my instructors to reach our goals.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues on the water efficiently and effectively to ensure safety.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Sailing Instructor

Hancock Point Village Improvement Society
Hancock
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • (Seasonal Work During the Summer Months)
  • Ensured safety of students while sailing by providing instruction on proper techniques and equipment use.
  • I worked with a team of five other staff members, some of whom I answered to and followed their lead.
  • Prepared and administered tests and assessments to track and monitor sailing performance, and student competency.
  • Assessed student performance in order to identify areas of improvement and develop individual lesson plans.
  • Delivered group lessons and hands-on demonstrations to instruct students.
  • Managed a fleet of vessels including both powerboats and sailboats for recreational activities.
  • Instructed students on the fundamentals of navigation, seamanship, boat handling, and racing rules.
  • Performed maintenance before, during, and after season for all boats and equipment.
  • Completed re-certification and continuing education requirements related to safety and boating knowledge.
  • Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Evaluated student progress at the end of each course period to determine further training needs.
  • Tracked attendance, student performance, weather and other required information for permanent records.
  • Planned classes focusing on instruction, demonstration and work time.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History & Political Science

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05-2027

High School Diploma -

The Bolles School
Jacksonville, FL
05-2023

Affiliations

  • Member of Syracuse College Republicans
  • Member of Syracuse Chess Club
  • Member of Syracuse Economics Student Association

Timeline

Sailing Master

Hancock Point Village Improvement Society
06.2024 - 08.2024

Sailing Instructor

Hancock Point Village Improvement Society
06.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History & Political Science

Syracuse University

High School Diploma -

The Bolles School

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