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Tomi Matak

Tomi Matak

Summary

With a diverse background in underwater welding and commercial diving, certified by international standards, I bring a wealth of hands-on experience in the marine construction and maintenance sector. Skilled in hydraulic and pneumatic tools, I have a proven track record in sluice and ship inspections, maintenance, and repairs. My career also spans sales associate roles, where I've demonstrated expertise in high-value transactions and customer satisfaction in luxury retail environments onboard cruise lines.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

DPL and 2nd Diver

Duikbedrijf C.O.W. B.V.
06.2019 - Current
  • Worked on diving operations in the port of Rotterdam and Amsterdam, specializing in welding anodes on sheet piles
  • Operated cranes, used hydraulic and pneumatic tools, assisted with pouring underwater concrete, and conducted sluice and ship inspections.

Surface Supplied Class 1 Diver

Kerlen Taucher GmbH
04.2019 - 06.2019
  • Performed cleaning and maintenance of treatment plants, application of underwater concrete, inspection of sluices, and cleaning operations in ports and waterways.

On board EFFY sales associate

EFFY New York
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for sales, promotions, and setup of jewelry cases
  • Hosted special events to target potential customers and promote the brand.

Assistant Housekeeper

Sea chefs Cruises Worldwide GmbH
11.2016 - 01.2018
  • Managed cabin stewards, ensured premium service in suite cabins, supervised compliance with company standards, and handled complaint handling and cabin maintenance.

Sales associate for high-end jewelry and watch brands

HARDING RETAIL
03.2016 - 07.2016
  • Responsible for sales and setup of the jewelry/watch department on board TUI 'Mein Schiff 4'.

Manager in the jewelry department

MSC CROCIERE
10.2012 - 08.2015
  • Responsible for jewelry and watch sales, inventory management, promotions, and customer service in a 5-star environment.

Dive Master

ISSA DIVING CENTER
08.2015 - 01.2015
  • Took care of certified groups, ensured safety during dives, provided briefings and checkup dives, and made Discovery dives appealing for first-time customers.

Sales assistant

Holland America Cruise Line
09.2011 - 08.2012
  • Responsible for sales, customer service, and promotions in various departments on board Holland America Cruise Line.

Sales assistant and hospitality

Carnival Cruise Line
05.2005 - 06.2011
  • Responsible for sales, customer service, and promotions in various departments on board Carnival Cruise Line.

Head of the supply division

Termoplin d.o.o.
09.2002 - 07.2005
  • Handled correspondence with foreign business partners, procurement, sales, and order management.

Sales/supply

Metalservis TAD d.o.o.
07.2002 - 11.2002
  • Handled correspondence with foreign business partners, sales, and client management.

Education

High School Diploma -

Elektrotehnika
Bjelovar, Croatia

Undergraduate Associate Degree - Economics of Entrepreneurship

Faculty of Economics & Business
Zagreb, Croatia
06.2006

Skills

  • Solid knowledge and understanding of MS Office, Cisco networks and Python programming
  • Vibrant, energetic and task orientated person who possess a high level of integrity and commitment Eager to take on new challenges and learns quickly Studies and work experiences have taught him to cope under high levels of pressure, be creative and engage in action-orientated behavior and to adapt to any environment His commitment is apparent in the results that he generates

Languages

Croatian
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
German
Proficient
C2
French
Upper intermediate
B2
Dutch
Elementary
A2

Additional Information

Sports, martial arts, diving, yachting, BE Driver's license.

Skype Id

tomimatak

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Baden, Switzerland
  • Date of Birth: 08/30/1974
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Croatian

References

  • Kerlen Taucher GmbH, Eva Kerlen, +49 15153366470
  • HFC Group, Corp. New York, Jennifer Feldman, +1 954 253 8466
  • SEA CHEFS GmbH, Erika Bengtsson, +357 99 473 271
  • HARDING RETAIL, Annabelle Nolan, +44 1179 163 603
  • ISSA DIVING CENTER, Vis Izakovic Marko, +385 98 9243940
  • MSC CROCIERE- Geneve, Antonio Maresca, +39 81 5344001
  • STARBOARD Cruise Services (LVMH), Daleia Williams, +1 786 845 7500
  • TERMOPLIN d.o.o. Bjelovar, Rastovac Josip, +385 43 242 596
  • METALSERVIS-TAD d.o.o. Bjelovar, Hittner Stjepan, +385 43 244 111

Timeline

DPL and 2nd Diver

Duikbedrijf C.O.W. B.V.
06.2019 - Current

Surface Supplied Class 1 Diver

Kerlen Taucher GmbH
04.2019 - 06.2019

On board EFFY sales associate

EFFY New York
03.2018 - 09.2018

Assistant Housekeeper

Sea chefs Cruises Worldwide GmbH
11.2016 - 01.2018

Sales associate for high-end jewelry and watch brands

HARDING RETAIL
03.2016 - 07.2016

Dive Master

ISSA DIVING CENTER
08.2015 - 01.2015

Manager in the jewelry department

MSC CROCIERE
10.2012 - 08.2015

Sales assistant

Holland America Cruise Line
09.2011 - 08.2012

Sales assistant and hospitality

Carnival Cruise Line
05.2005 - 06.2011

Head of the supply division

Termoplin d.o.o.
09.2002 - 07.2005

Sales/supply

Metalservis TAD d.o.o.
07.2002 - 11.2002

High School Diploma -

Elektrotehnika

Undergraduate Associate Degree - Economics of Entrepreneurship

Faculty of Economics & Business
Tomi Matak