Martina Stolk
Bocas del Toro,Panama
Summary
An extremely responsible diving instructor with strong organizational skills. Experienced in rapid decision-making processes, particularly developed through managing a dive center and an adventure activity service for cruise passengers in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Experienced as a boat owner, private boat operator, negotiator, and risk manager. Skilled at handling unexpected challenges and resource shortages on site. Committed to continuous self-improvement and successful in dynamic environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Founder of Divers Club
Hippocampus Divers Club
Bocas del Toro, Panama
2024.11 - Current
- Experienced in promoting, organizing, and conducting diving activities and diving courses as founder of an exclusively 5*-reviewed dive business
- Experienced in planning all-inclusive packages as part of multi-day customer service
- Known for solution-oriented collaboration in a community with diverse interests in sea and tourism
- Experienced as tour guide for Tour Panama With Us
- Experienced as service provider for Ancon Expedition Panama, including involvement in day tour offerings for cruise ship groups
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
La Buga
Bocas del Toro, Panama
2023.02 - 2024.10
- Facilitated Discover Scuba Dive and Bubblemaker sessions
- Conducted Open Water and Advanced Open Water courses (111)
- Led diving excursions for certified divers
- Received certificate of recognition for excellence for outstanding professionalism by PADI Quality Management
Provided social work services to inmates
Prison
Geldern, Germany
2001.12 - 2021.01
- Individual case-oriented social work
- Conducting group training aimed at enhancing communication skills, problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
Education
Open Water Scuba Instructor - Instr.-No: 511681
Cayuco Reef Divers
Roatan, Honduras 2021.07 - 2021.07
Skills
- Organizational skills and adaptability
- Taking responsibility
- Adapting to different living conditions
- Problem-solving approach
- Flexibility
Websites
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Playing trumpet
- Traveling
- Community work
Certification
Driving license C
Panamanian boating license for boats up to 12m in length
Certificate of Proficiency for all seafarers on passenger ships (STCW Convention)
First aid course, CPR and AED for adult care (in-person event. The refresher will take place on 7th of february 2026. Certificate will be provided afterward).
Availability
Availability from April 2026.
Timeline
Founder of Divers Club
Hippocampus Divers Club
2024.11 - Current
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
La Buga
2023.02 - 2024.10
Open Water Scuba Instructor - Instr.-No: 511681
Cayuco Reef Divers
2021.07 - 2021.07
Provided social work services to inmates
Prison
2001.12 - 2021.01