Assistant Program Director of Operations

• Jan 2019 - Present

•Assisted in overseeing daily operations of three diverse and engaging outdoor education facilities on Catalina Island•Program development and oversight of over 30 staff including program, kitchen and maintenance staff •Engaged effectively with a wide range of individuals, especially in emergency situations•Oversaw, recruited and trained individuals to maintain aquarist operations and ensure functioning exhibits•Monitored performance and troubleshooting in all aspects of aquarium operations•Oversaw, recruited and trained auspice divers to support aquarist and harbor master operations

Aquarist

• May 2018 - Present

•Ensured the overall health, safety, care and maintenance of a 2,400 gallon (approx.) aquarium system•Organized and participated in group acquisition of marine species for numerous aquarium exhibits•Maintained daily upkeep of aquatic environments for various Southern California invertebrate and fish species•Performed maintenance and troubleshooting of pump, filter and life support systems•Conducted underwater procedures on SCUBA to maintain basic aquarium life support•Responded to life support and animal related issues at all times throughout the day, including after hours

Assistant Dive Director

• Jun 2018 - Present

•Program development, training and oversight of a staff of 20 NAUI Instructors and 4 Divemasters•Supported staff, including new Instructors and Dive Masters, to provide the best diving services to students•Conducted regular emergency training scenarios and provided first aid training where necessary•Managed logistics and provided support and maintenance of both summer and year round diving equipment•Managed, collected and maintained all required paperwork pertaining to summer diving operations•Liaised with parents and caregivers to ensure the completion of paperwork and doctor’s approvals

Marine Science Instructor

• Aug 2017 - Present

•Developed and implemented marine curriculum while incorporating Next Generation Science Standards•Lead students and adults on engaging and experiential activities, including hiking, snorkeling and kayaking•Functioned as an on-call staff member and Program Coordinator for individual school groups•Small boat handling and navigation among Catalina Island’s near shore waters

NAUI SCUBA Instructor

• May 2015 - Present

•Certified students ranging from 13 to 18 years of age in various NAUI SCUBA courses•Safely guided and taught divers of all ages with varying levels of experience in the water•Developed and implemented in water and classroom NAUI SCUBA curriculum•Modified in water and classroom curriculum to meet individual student needs•Managed and maintained all required student paperwork

Administrative Assistant

• Jul 2020 - Apr 2021