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DIVERS DOWN ANNOUNCE NEW PADI COURSE DIRECTOR
Divers Down, one of the leading scuba diving centres in the UAE, is pleased to announce Michela Colella’s appointment as their new Course Director. Michela will cooperate with Dave Griffiths, our long time experienced Course Director, in offering the best PADI professional training in the UAE.
Michela’s appointment as Course Director complements Divers Down’s position as the pre-eminent five-star PADI Career Development Centre in the United Arab Emirates. Her skills will augment Diver Down’s experienced and professional PADI-trained instructors and support staff.
Michela joined Divers Down in July 2016 as Operations Manager and PADI Master Instructor, overseeing the running of the busy centre in Dhadna in Fujairah. She completed the Course Director Development Course in July in the Dominican Republic, overseen by the greatest personalities within the PADI industry.
Michela, who has previously worked in Italy, Cambodia, Malaysia, Oman and Egypt, said, “Becoming a Course Director is a personal ambition achieved and I am looking forward to using my new skills to expand divers knowledge and ability. I am also wiling to bring my passion about the marine environment and lead the new instructors to teach the
importance of conservation to new divers. My goal is to positively influence the program and the quality of the instructor experience by focusing on approach and ability.” Dave Griffith, director of Divers Down, said, “We are thrilled to be able to build on Michela’s experience and skills to offer divers a role model in the diving industry.” Divers Down is open 365 days-a-year and runs three dives daily. It is also the leading tecrec provider in the Emirates. For more information, contact 050 553 1688 or visit www.diversdownuae.com. SEPTEMBER 2017 | DIVERS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
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