Experience

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  Maine Coast Heritage Trust

  • United States
  • Philanthropic Fundraising Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Regional Steward

    • Jan 2016 - Present

  • Summer Stewardship Assistant

    • May 2014 - Dec 2015

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  Chebeague Island Oyster Company

  • Chebeague Island

  • Partner

    • 2014 - Present
    • Chebeague Island

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  Casco Bay Estuary Partnership

  • Portland, Maine

  • Assistantship

    • Sep 2012 - May 2014
    • Portland, Maine

    Currently working part-time on creating framework to assess subembayments of Casco Bay. Using GIS, delineated watersheds for towns adjacent to Casco Bay. Assisted with data analysis for a publication outlining effect of sea level rise on different marsh types surrounding Casco Bay. Collected field data for ocean acidification study concerning correlation of abundance of clams and clam spat with pH.

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  Island Institute

  • Chebeague Island, Maine

  • Island Fellowship

    • Sep 2010 - Aug 2012
    • Chebeague Island, Maine

    Designed and taught a year-round preschool program for three and four year-olds. Managed staff and volunteers and organized numerous fundraisers and activities for an Island teenage program. Organized and led numerous child and adult programs through the Recreation Center including a soccer program, a skating pond and a marine program. Was responsible for advertising all programs, events and activities for the Recreation Center through a variety of media.

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  Brewer South Freeport Marine

  • South Freeport, Maine

  • Dock Crew Member

    • Apr 2010 - Aug 2010
    • South Freeport, Maine

    Provided customer service to boaters in store, yard and on the waterfront.

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  Gray/New Gloucester School System

  • Substitute Teacher

    • Oct 2009 - Apr 2010

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  Marine Environmental Research Insitute

  • Blue Hill, Maine

  • Education Intern

    • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
    • Blue Hill, Maine

    Produced lesson plans and taught two-hour ocean related lessons for children ages 6-12. Led two to four hour boat cruises on a small lobster boat, teaching the general public about the lobstering industry and wildlife on the coast of Maine. Using a touch tank as a teaching medium, introduced people of all ages to the Gulf of Maine ecosystems. Aided in the planning and execution of a variety of events including fundraisers and weekly story hours.

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  Maine Coast Heritage Trust

  • Stewardship Assistant

    • Mar 2009 - Jun 2009

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  Monkey River Village, Belize

  • Monkey River, Belize

  • Community Support and Education Volunteer

    • 2007 - Feb 2009
    • Monkey River, Belize

    Planned and taught beginner computer classes to community members of all ages. Aided in the construction, shingling and roofing of several buildings. Helped interview fishermen for a parrotfish survey for the Darling Center.

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  Steven Robbins, Captain of Lobster Fishing Vessel Autumn Dawn Faith

  • Stonington, Maine

  • Stern Man

    • May 2008 - Oct 2008
    • Stonington, Maine

    Baited lobster traps, banded lobsters, tied and untangled knots and helped shift lobster gear.

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  Dalhousie University, Dalplex Recreational Facility

  • Halifax, Nova Scotia

  • Customer Service Representative

    • 2006 - 2008
    • Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Ensured customer satisfaction by promptly answering questions concerning facility by phone and in person. Effectively managed racquetball, squash and table tennis court scheduling. Sold quality athletic equipment using optimistic persuasive skills.

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  Dalhousie University, Dr. Hal Whitehead

  • Sargasso Sea

  • Research Assistant

    • May 2007 - Jun 2007
    • Sargasso Sea

    Collected behavioral and acoustic data from sperm whales in the Sargasso Sea from the 40 ft research sailing vessel Balaena. Became competent at photographing sperm whales for the purpose of photo-identification and gathered skin samples for future genetic analysis. Gained experience sailing in the open ocean for weeks at a time.

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  Dalhousie University, Oceanography Department

  • Halifax, Nova Scotia

  • Research Assistant

    • May 2006 - Sep 2006
    • Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Collected acoustic scattering data from dead Pteropod using LabView, transducers, amplifiers and attenuators in a lab environment. Applied problem solving skills and innovative skills to design and assemble arrays to hold transducers and Pteropods in a tank. Utilized the Fourier Transform to calculate ideal amplitude and frequency range; analyzed target strength in Matlab.

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  Maine Coast Heritage Trust

  • Casco Bay, Maine

  • Caretaker of Whaleboat Island

    • 2004 - 2005
    • Casco Bay, Maine

    Collected data daily documenting public use of island and wildlife sightings. Interviewed and educated general public about usage guidelines. Maintained integrity of island by organizing two annual cleanups. Evaluated seasonal use and wildlife patterns, and provided end of season summary reports to Stewardship Director.

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  Brewer South Freeport Marine

  • South Freeport, Maine

  • Assistant Dock Master/Dock Crew Member

    • 2002 - 2005
    • South Freeport, Maine

    Supervised and managed five employees. Balanced and scheduled all activities as it relates to high level transient traffic. Organized and catalogued all transient traffic. Provided superior customer service in marine store and on waterfront. Helped in the yard working on boats (painting, detailing, engine work etc).