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Pamela Benjasirichai

@Pam

Head Chef can cater to all dietary needs specialized in Thai/Asian cooking

Bueng Sam Phan District, Thailand
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About

Hello! I am the Head Chef of the Maui Surfer Girls surf camp and research vessel with many guest and hospitality experience! Please see my CV for an extensive description of my qualifications. My specialty is Thai and Asian cuisine but having grown up in Queens and Bangkok, my culinary skills stretches beyond border including Mexican, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Italian, Indian or classic American. Exceptional in organization and meal planning. Meticulous in pantry stocks and sparkling galley!

Personal Details

Career Objective

Seeking for a full time or seasonal opportunity abroad a vessel at any location!

Passports

Thailand

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy diving, photography, cooking, watching movies and engaging in community outreach related to marine conservation.

Experience

Environmental Specialist II

Sep 2015 - Dec 2023
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Managed and maintained district office for Shellfish Harvesting Area Classification Program, determined proper monitoring programs and performed in situ measurement of physical and hydrographical parameters, collection of water and tissue samples for laboratory bacteriological and chemical analysis, operated state vehicles, used technical field equipment and outboard motorboats, conducted shoreline surveys, served as professional specialist in computer modeling of environmental data for classification and planning, prepared technical reports, which included charts, graphs, statistical analyses and interpretation. Evaluated and installed new and innovative water quality monitoring technologies and instrumentation.

Marine Conservation Project Manager

Aug 2014 - Jan 2015
Projects-Abroad Thailand

Managed marine scientific survey, methodology, and data entry, handled budget, implemented coastal management, written the management plan and bi-monthly reports, maintained scuba diving center and equipments for volunteers, planned a wet laboratory for fish dissection, developed bivalve culture facility and coral nursery, constructed and demonstrated workshops, education, awareness, and various environmental aspects. Participated in various governmental projects, local communities, schools and organizations around the local areas.

Surveyor/Research Assistant

May 2013 - Feb 2014
NOAA Fisheries' Pacific Island Fisheries Science (PIFSC)

Surveyed Hawaii Resident Resources Users' Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions of Coral Reefs in the West Maui Priority Site, processed data entry, performed computer analysis, reported survey sites outline, survey effort, and results from data collected.

Certifications & Qualifications

USCG License

USCG 50T

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Divemaster
Food Hygiene Level II
First Aid and CPR

Languages

EnglishFluent
ThaiFluent
SpanishBeginner