Riona Bray

Tour Guide at Whale Watch Kaikoura Ltd
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand, NZ
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Credentials

  • Marine Mammal Stranding Medic
    Project Jonah New Zealand
    May, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Powerboat Level 2
    Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
    Oct, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
    Oxford TEFL - Teacher Training
    Aug, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Marine Mammal Stranding Course
    Marine Discovery Penzance
    Oct, 2011
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Whale Watch Kaikoura Ltd
    • New Zealand
    • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Tour Guide
      • Oct 2022 - Present

  • Heritage Expeditions
    • New Zealand
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Expedition Guide
      • Apr 2021 - 2023

      Expedition Guide on the live-aboard Heritage Explorer (a 30m expedition yacht home to 18 guests and 6 crew). I worked closely with the Expediton Leader to create unforgettable trips for our guests exploring the nooks and crannies of NZ's coastline. Expedition Guide on the live-aboard Heritage Explorer (a 30m expedition yacht home to 18 guests and 6 crew). I worked closely with the Expediton Leader to create unforgettable trips for our guests exploring the nooks and crannies of NZ's coastline.

  • Magimix
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • French Translator
      • Apr 2020 - Nov 2022

      Translated French recipes into English - to be used in books and apps by Magimix. Translated French recipes into English - to be used in books and apps by Magimix.

  • Treble Cone Ski Area
    • New Zealand
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Mountain Host
      • Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Encounter Kaikoura Dolphin & Albatross Tours
    • New Zealand
    • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Naturalist Guide
      • Sep 2017 - Apr 2020

      Quick learner and flexible to provide in-depth information on the local area and wildlife. Responsible for the safety protocols onboard the vessel as well as in the water during an open ocean snorkelling experience. Quick learner and flexible to provide in-depth information on the local area and wildlife. Responsible for the safety protocols onboard the vessel as well as in the water during an open ocean snorkelling experience.

  • University of St Andrews
    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Dolphin Discovery Centre
    • Australia
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Volunteer Staff
      • Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  • Expedition Samloem
    • Scientific Director
      • Feb 2012 - Nov 2014

      Scientific Director for a student-planned and led research expedition to the Cambodian island of Koh Rong Samloem. Scientific Director for a student-planned and led research expedition to the Cambodian island of Koh Rong Samloem.

Education

  • University of St Andrews
    Master's degree, Marine Mammal Science
    2015 - 2016
  • University of Exeter
    Bachelor's degree, Zoology
    2011 - 2014
  • Qatar Academy Doha
    International Baccalaureate (IB)

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