Manu Ponce
Coral Restoration Trainee at Kuleana Coral Restoration- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Kuleana Coral Restoration
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Coral Restoration Trainee
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Aug 2023 - Present
Participated in the intensive COAST program focused on coral restoration, conservation, and in- water field techniques. Obtained SCUBA certifications up to Rescue Diver level. Developed skills in Hawaiʻi-based coral restoration and conservation through a culturally grounded context. Gained proficiency in ocean-related topics through classroom learning, applied workshops, guest lectures, and community events. Honed expertise in underwater work and community-based ocean protection initiatives. Participated in the intensive COAST program focused on coral restoration, conservation, and in- water field techniques. Obtained SCUBA certifications up to Rescue Diver level. Developed skills in Hawaiʻi-based coral restoration and conservation through a culturally grounded context. Gained proficiency in ocean-related topics through classroom learning, applied workshops, guest lectures, and community events. Honed expertise in underwater work and community-based ocean protection initiatives.
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Hulu
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Full Stack Engineer Intern
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
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Ada Developers Academy
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Full Stack Jr. Developer
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
Full-stack web development student specializing in Python, SQL, Flask, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Computer Science fundamentals. Full-stack web development student specializing in Python, SQL, Flask, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Computer Science fundamentals.
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Restoration Technician
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Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
Worked to restore and maintain ancient Hawaiian fishpond using dry stone-walling techniques and clearing invasive species. Integral part of a close team, facilitated team building activities, participated in cultural exchange and research conference. Worked to restore and maintain ancient Hawaiian fishpond using dry stone-walling techniques and clearing invasive species. Integral part of a close team, facilitated team building activities, participated in cultural exchange and research conference.
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Freelance Video Producer
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2018 - 2018
Organized, shot, edited film for premier lesbian dating app, HER. Edited raw footage and video for promotional uses. Scheduled meeting and managed invoicing system. Organized, shot, edited film for premier lesbian dating app, HER. Edited raw footage and video for promotional uses. Scheduled meeting and managed invoicing system.
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Boy Scouts of America, Sea Scouts
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Video Producer and Social Media Coordinator
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2018 - 2018
Oversaw and produced videos, as needed for the client. Collaborated with producers, director and crew. Pitched and developed social media strategies and implementation. Oversaw and produced videos, as needed for the client. Collaborated with producers, director and crew. Pitched and developed social media strategies and implementation.
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Vancouver Fashion Week
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Canada
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Video Production
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2017 - 2017
Managed and created all aspects of video content. Worked under the chief editor. Collaborated with models, make-up artists, and in-house photographers. Managed and created all aspects of video content. Worked under the chief editor. Collaborated with models, make-up artists, and in-house photographers.
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Kualoa Ranch Hawaii, Inc.
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program & Operations Coordinator
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2014 - 2015
Program and Operations Coordinator for education department specializing in team building and educational program creation for children and adults with a focus on Hawaiian culture and stewardship. Program and Operations Coordinator for education department specializing in team building and educational program creation for children and adults with a focus on Hawaiian culture and stewardship.
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Education
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Ada Developers Academy
Full Stack Computer Programmer -
The Art Institutes
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, FIlmmaking and Video Production -
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Liberal Arts, Biology, General