Michael Malan
Summary
I am an eager, adrenaline fueled, partly multilingual, chaos-coordinator bringing a range of experience ranging from my last job as a Mini Club GO at a 5* Exclusive collection resort (Promoted to supervisor within 1st season), water sports instructor , guest satisfaction, retail store management, childcare (Au Pair & camp counselor) and senior bartender, to pursue the position of a long term growth oriented deckhand.
Thanks to previous experience, I have mastered the skill of adaptability (from shift changes to last minute planning etc), which would make me secure and confident of working on either a Motor or Sailing yacht, be it private or charter.
Having lived and worked abroad, in 2 different countries within the last 2 years, I have developed a strong appreciation for travel, teamwork and a sense of community that comes from working so closely alongside people from different cultures.
During my spare time I am either writing, practicing some yoga, trying to master the paddle court, hiking, practicing some French or reading a book.
Recently I have come to discover new hobbies and interests such as flying trapeze and snorkeling, which show my keen and curious ability of determination and willingness to learn
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mini Club Coordinator
Club Med
Albion
09.2025 - Current
My job consisted of working with childcare for +-100 kids a day within a team of 8, scheduling and planning activities, creating shows and props, disinfecting and cleaning, ordering of inventory and equipment, admin work, instructing watersports (Kayaks and stand up paddle for kids) , guest interaction, assisting other departments with setups/breakdowns.
Camp Counselor
Camp Playland
New Canaan
02.2024 - 08.2025
During my time in America, I was an Au Pair for 3 active boys, which is where I adopted the skill of patience, my duties were mainly childcare related and often household related tasks such as driving, doing pick ups, some DIY projects. I was also a Camp Counselor at Camp Playland for 2 summers where I lead a group of 30 kids (6-10 years old) along with 3 Junior Counselors.
Assistant Manager
First Contact Solar
08.2023 - 01.2024
Duties included admin work, sales & quotations, site visits and inspections, logistics coordination, inventory, website management and executing social media marketing campaigns.
Senior Bartender
Cow & Bull
Vereeniging
05.2021 - 06.2023
As a senior bartender my duties were to serve clients, create unique new drinks, assist the kitchen team, inventory, cleaning, admin, closing of bar, ordering stock, balancing cash sheets and handling money.
Assistant Manager
Cash Converters
Three Rivers
03.2019 - 01.2022
Started as a cashier, and I worked my way up to assistant manager. My duties included opening and closing of store and cashiers, inventory, ensuring cash flow, merchandising, admin, organizing, shift planning and training for new hires.
Education
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
University of Cape Town
Skills
- 19 May 2000
- South African
- Tattoos - Semi visible (Right chest, upper right thigh, wrist)
- Driver's License (Exp 2027)
- Languages - English, Afrikaans & French (Basic/Conversational)
Languages
English
Native
Native
Afrikaans
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Certification
- STCW Exp -
- RYA PB 2
- RYA PWC
- YOA Deckhand
- SAMSA VHF
- SAMSA Medical (ENG1 Equivalent)
References
- Alice Salomon alicesalomon19@gmail.com +230 547 31 703
- Dani Cohen +1 475 245 4297
- Steve Bloom steve@campplayland.com +1 203 966-293
Timeline
Mini Club Coordinator
Club Med
09.2025 - Current
Camp Counselor
Camp Playland
02.2024 - 08.2025
Assistant Manager
First Contact Solar
08.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Bartender
Cow & Bull
05.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Manager
Cash Converters
03.2019 - 01.2022
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
University of Cape Town