OLD TOWN TROLLEY - SEAL TOURS, San Diego, CA - Tour Guide/First Mate  

● Responsible for 90-min narration per tour ● Interact with the public, take photos, answer questions ● Provide exceptional customer service and a memorable experience for all guests ● Greet guests, demonstrate safe boarding of vehicle, ensure guest safety throughout land and water transit

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SMULTEA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, Preston, WA - Research Assistant, Administration

● Published author ● Marine mammal observer from various platforms ● Report writing and formatting ● Assist in research presentations ● Data storage, quality assurance, and analysis ● Coordinate logistics for travel and lodging of team members ● Create company expense reports ● Equipment inventory management 

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SA EXPLORATION, Anchorage, AK -

Protected Species Observer

● Participate in land- and vessel-based marine mammal monitoring during seismic surveys ● Identification of marine mammals and data recording ● Advise crew and implement mitigation measures following marine mammal sightings

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COASTAL MARINE INSTITUTE LAB, San Diego, CA - Research Assistant

● Assist with setup and execution of lab- and field-based experiments ● Observe/record behavior and growth of study subjects ● Collection of marine organisms ● Maintenance of lab cultures and ensure lab cleanliness

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VOLUNTEERING 

SD NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, San Diego, CA - Museum Whaler

2010-2016

● Completion of 8-week naturalist course ● Participate onboard seasonal whale watching cruises ● Speak one-on-one with passengers about local marine wildlife ● Perform an oral presentation to guests covering gray whale ecology and behavior

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AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY, San Diego Chapter -

Co-Secretary and Member

2010-2017

● Publicize chapter meetings/events through social media, website, local media ● Participate in monthly board meetings and take meeting minutes ● Creation and distribution of monthly newsletters ● Attend monthly chapter meetings and learn of recent cetacean research ● Participate at local events to spread mission statement, recruit, and educate