Alejandro (Alex) Garcia
Abu Dhabi
Summary
International certified PADI Rescue Diver and Divemaster with over 150 recreational logged Dives within 20+ years and over 50 volunteer instructor dives, Canada, Caribbean, Middles East, Gibraltar, Austria.
Scuba Diving instruction and recreation represents a passion of which is shared with a main profession as a Compliance Anti-Fraud Investigator & Credit Risk Banking professional of over 25 years of international experience within Investment, Corporate, Retail and Crypto Banking North America, United Kingdom Gibraltar, European Union, Latin America, Russia and Kazakhstan. The aforementioned professional record in the financial services industry can be viewed via LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandrogarciamonterde/
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
20
20
Certificates
Work History
Divemaster Apprentice
Toronto Scuba Centre
01.2025 - Current
- Managed student groups ranging from 5 to 30 diving students
- Learned and practiced essential diving safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Assisted instructors during dive briefings, ensuring clarity in communication.
- Participated in equipment maintenance, enhancing functionality and reliability of gear.
- Supported dive groups by monitoring participants' skills and comfort levels underwater.
- Trained and mentored junior dive instructors on operational procedures and safety standards.
Rescue Diver Apprentice
Dive Charters Gibraltar
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed student groups ranging from 5 to 30 diving students
- Assisted in daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and procedures.
- Supported team members in executing tasks efficiently and maintaining workflow consistency.
- Learned to operate various tools and equipment, enhancing overall productivity in the workplace.
Scuba Diving Instructor Apprentice
Al Boom Diving
12.2015 - 06.2020
- Managed student groups ranging from 10 to 50 diving students
- Instructed students in scuba diving techniques, emphasizing safety and equipment usage.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse skill levels.
- Conducted safety briefings and pre-dive checks to ensure compliance with standards.
- Assisted in maintaining dive equipment, ensuring operational readiness and safety standards.
Diving Apprentice
UMEX Tauchsport
05.2008 - 07.2015
- Managed student groups ranging from 5 to 15 diving students
- Led workflow improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Assisted other junior apprentices, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
Education
MBA, Master of Business Administration - Econometrics, Mergers & Acquisitions
UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA/VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Vienna AUSTRIA11.2011
MA, Master of Arts - Public Economic Policy & Management
ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA
Kingston, ON06.2006
BA, Honours Bachelor of Arts - Economics Statistics & Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Toronto, ON11.2003
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Underwater navigation
- Boat handling skills
- Group leadership
Accomplishments
Proudly served as a Commissioned Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces: Regular/Reserve Army: Armored Corps (Retired 2011) where I first learned diving at the Canadian Forces Army Dive Centre in 1992
LANGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Certification
Scuba Diver Certifications
- Divemaster Gibraltar & Canada (PADI ID: 571457) 2019/2025
- Equipment Specialist UAE & Canada (PADI Certificate# 2502CL5075) 2018/2025
- Rescue Diver Gibraltar (PADI Certificate2409UU6338 Exp: 2026-09)
- Advanced Open Water UAE (PADI Certificate# 180UM6893) 2018-05
- Open Water Canada (PADI Certificate# 0309C69097) 2003-08
- NAUI Cayman Islands & Canada July 1993
- Canadian Army Forces Army Dive Centre (ADC) (S/N K38894218) 1991-08
Vehicle/Boat Operator/Equipment Certifications
- Ontario Driver's License (G, M)
- Air Compressor Tank Filling certification UAE 2017
- Pleasure Craft Operator Card Canada (Certificate# 217222)
- Toronto Port Authority Marina License Canada (Certificate# 103683 Exp: 2026-09)
- Radio Operator Certificate Maritime Canada (Certificate# 934209918 Since 1992)
- Radio Operator Certificate Aeronautical Canada (Certificate# 934210268 Since 1993)
Emergency Medical Service Certifications
- Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Red Cross Canada (Certificate# 105666426 Exp: 2028-01)
- CPR/AED Instructor St. John Ambulance (Certificate# 252394028 Exp: 2028-02)
- WHMIS 2015 Red Cross Canada (Certificate# 105649914 Expires 2028-01)
- PADI EFR Primary Care CPR/AED (Certificate# 2409US9848 Exp: 2026-09)
- CFES Aquafit Instructor Canada (In progress renewal)
Timeline
Divemaster Apprentice
Toronto Scuba Centre
01.2025 - Current
Rescue Diver Apprentice
Dive Charters Gibraltar
09.2023 - 10.2024
Scuba Diving Instructor Apprentice
Al Boom Diving
12.2015 - 06.2020
Diving Apprentice
UMEX Tauchsport
05.2008 - 07.2015
MA, Master of Arts - Public Economic Policy & Management
ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA
BA, Honours Bachelor of Arts - Economics Statistics & Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
MBA, Master of Business Administration - Econometrics, Mergers & Acquisitions
UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA/VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Affiliations
- PADI Pro
- DAN World
- Professional Photographers of Canada
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Ocean conservation
Underwater photography
HONOURS & TITLES
Proudly served as a Commissioned Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces: Regular/Reserve Army: Armoured Corps (Retired 2011) where I first learned diving at the Canadian Forces Army Dive Centre in 1992
Software
Microsoft office
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Scuba Diving instruction and recreation represents a passion of mine which I share with my main profession as a Compliance Anti-Fraud Investigator & Credit Risk Banking professional with over 25 years of international experience within Investment, Corporate, Retail and Crypto Banking North America, United Kingdom Gibraltar, European Union, Latin America, Russia and Kazakhstan. My professional record in the financial services industry can be viewed via my LinkedIn account:
- LINKEDIN PROFILE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandrogarciamonterde/
CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Jul 2020 Certificate: FinTech Strategy Programme UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD Said Business School (Oxfordshire UNITED KINGDOM)
- Feb 2019 Certificate: Block Chain Strategy Programme UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD Said Business School (Oxfordshire UNITED KINGDOM)
- Jan 1994 Certificate: Bank Management Fundamentals (BMF) CANADIAN SECURITIES INSTITUTE
- Sep 2025 Certificate: Chief Compliance Officers Qualifying Exam (CCO) CANADIAN SECURITIES INSTITUTE
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- International certified Rescue Diver and Divemaster with over 150 recreational logged Dives within 20+ years and over 50 volunteer instructor dives, Canada, Caribbean, Middles East, Gibraltar, Austria
- PADI PRO-LINK: Alejandro Garcia-Monterde – PADI Job Board