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Dominic Stanley

St. Leonards-on-sea,East Sussex

Summary

Currently on a placement year for marine biology at the University of Plymouth. Usually I spend my summers working on one of the busiest beaches in the UK where we can get anywhere between 25,000-30,000 during peak season where I am responsible for managing daily operations, providing water safety advice to the public, equipment checks, team management and welfare as well as coordinating rescue and emergency situations. This has helped me be used to working in high stress environments as well encouraged me to be very adaptable as we need to be able to respond to rescues and first aids as they come in.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Staff

La Bella Napoli
Battle
10.2024 - 12.2025
  • Supported kitchen operations by preparing starters and assisting chefs during service
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene by handling dishwashing and kitchen sanitation
  • Worked efficiently in a fast-paced environment, especially during busy service hours
  • Demonstrated reliability and teamwork as part of a close-knit kitchen staff

Research Intern

DMAD
Montenegro
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Conducted research on bottlenose dolphin distribution, behavior, and habitat use
  • Participated in boat- and land-based surveys for cetacean monitoring
  • Assisted with photo-identification and data collection techniques
  • Contributed to marine conservation initiatives and public outreach
  • Supported efforts to inform policy and protect critical habitats in the Adriatic Sea

Online Shopper

Tesco
Hastings
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Accurately picked and packed customer orders for online deliveries, ensuring product quality and order efficiency
  • Provided in-store assistance to customers during peak holiday periods
  • Maintained strong time management with early 5 AM start times and fast-paced shift work
  • Adapted to high-pressure environments and heavy customer traffic during seasonal demand

Intern

MER (Marine and Environmental Research) Lab
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Completed a 3-month long internship in Cyprus.
  • Helped with various projects via fieldwork and research.

Kitchen Staff Member

Zephyr burgers Plymouth
Plymouth
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Prepared high-quality food in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring consistency and presentation standards
  • Maintained hygiene and cleanliness across all kitchen stations in line with food safety regulations
  • Worked efficiently under pressure during busy service periods, including weekends and evenings
  • Collaborated closely with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations

Beach lifeguarding

RNLI
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Whilst working with the RNLI as a beach lifeguard we would do regular voluntary training each week where we would practice rescue techniques as well as casualty care to ensure our skills remained sharp throughout the season.
  • I have completed two seasons now.

Pool lifeguard

Park Holidays
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • My main responsibilities as a pool lifeguard at park holidays was of course lifeguarding but I was also expected to monitor the pool chemicals of the pool to ensure they were always at the correct levels.

Retail Assistant

Poundstretcher
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provided customer service on the shop floor and at the tills, handling purchases and enquiries
  • Restocked shelves and managed product displays to maintain store presentation
  • Assisted with deliveries and inventory organisation in the stockroom
  • Maintained a clean and tidy environment, ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers

Education

Marine Biology -

University of Plymouth
United Kingdom
06.2024

A-level biology -

Bexhill college
01.2019

GCSE certifications -

St Richards catholic college
01.2019

B-tec Applied Science -

Bexhill college

B-tec Sports and Coaching -

Bexhill college

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Marine research
  • Species identification
  • Customer service
  • First Aid
  • Leadership
  • Punctual

Timeline

Research Intern

DMAD
02.2025 - 05.2025

Online Shopper

Tesco
12.2024 - 01.2025

Kitchen Staff

La Bella Napoli
10.2024 - 12.2025

Intern

MER (Marine and Environmental Research) Lab
06.2024 - 09.2024

Kitchen Staff Member

Zephyr burgers Plymouth
10.2023 - 06.2024

Beach lifeguarding

RNLI
05.2022 - 09.2023

Pool lifeguard

Park Holidays
04.2021 - 12.2021

Retail Assistant

Poundstretcher
09.2020 - 04.2021

Marine Biology -

University of Plymouth

A-level biology -

Bexhill college

GCSE certifications -

St Richards catholic college

B-tec Applied Science -

Bexhill college

B-tec Sports and Coaching -

Bexhill college
Dominic Stanley