Matthew McConnell

Student Mentor - Rosenstiel School Peer Mentorship Program at University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science
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(386) 825-5501
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Mooresville, North Carolina, United States, US

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Credentials

  • AAUS Scientific Diver Certification
    American Academy of Underwater Sciences
    Dec, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver
    SSI Scuba Schools International
    Sep, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
    PADI
    Jul, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • CPR/AED/First Aid
    Divers Alert Network
    Sep, 2022
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Student Mentor - Rosenstiel School Peer Mentorship Program
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      • Welcomed incoming freshmen that were accepted into the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science• Guided students through both academic and social situations arising during their freshman year

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

      Toadfish Laboratory• Aided in the husbandry of gulf toadfish (Opsanus beta)• Participated in physiological and behavioral research to better understand the species

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • Oct 2021 - May 2022

      Aquaculture/Experimental Hatchery• Aided in the husbandry of cobia, mahi-mahi, red snapper, grouper, hogfish, flounder, goggle-eye, pompano, tuna, and stone crabs from larval to adult stages• Gained insightful knowledge in aquaculture including large tank maintenance and animal care

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

      Ocean Acidification and Coral Laboratory• Studied the impact of climate change and ocean acidification on staghorn coral (A. cervicornis)• Subjected and cared for corals in varying conditions to measured growth/declination responses• Learned to fragment corals

  • University of Miami
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Mentor - Canes Ignite
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      • Mentored aspiring student leaders on campus to help them reach their leadership goals• Aided with student speeches/applications for a large variety of leadership positions

    • Student Ambassador
      • Dec 2021 - Present

      President's 100•Represented the University of Miami at recruitment events and during campus tours•Educated prospective students and their parents about campus life and what it means to be a Miami Hurricane

    • Student Mentor - Foote Fellows Honor Program
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      • Welcomed incoming freshmen that were accepted into the Foote Fellows Honors Program• Guided students through both academic and social situations arising during their freshman year

  • DoorDash
    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Delivery Driver
      • Jun 2019 - Present

      • Coordinate with restaurants to deliver the correct food to customers in a timely manner • Solving complex problems that arose during deliveries • Coordinate with restaurants to deliver the correct food to customers in a timely manner • Solving complex problems that arose during deliveries

  • Duck Surf Rescue
    • United States
    • Public Safety
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Beach Lifeguard
      • May 2022 - Aug 2022

      • Completed rigorous fitness and advanced life-saving training (EMR) for open-water rescue on beaches • Advised beach patrons of ocean risks, high/low tides, rip currents, and other information daily • Provided necessary medical attention and rescue aid to patrons in a variety of situations • Completed rigorous fitness and advanced life-saving training (EMR) for open-water rescue on beaches • Advised beach patrons of ocean risks, high/low tides, rip currents, and other information daily • Provided necessary medical attention and rescue aid to patrons in a variety of situations

  • U.S. Soccer Federation
    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Soccer Referee (Club, School, and Recreational)
      • Sep 2016 - Mar 2020

      •Worked with a different team of referees each game to make quick, informed decisions throughout them •Communicated with players, coaches, and spectators to create a fun, safe playing environment •Worked with a different team of referees each game to make quick, informed decisions throughout them •Communicated with players, coaches, and spectators to create a fun, safe playing environment

  • Smithsonian Institution
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

      Parasitology of Small Mammals •Conducted field research on parasites found in the small rodent species of Monongahela National Forest •Created taxidermies of rodent species for submission to the Smithsonian Institution • Worked with Parasitologist, Dr. Ralph Eckerlin Parasitology of Small Mammals •Conducted field research on parasites found in the small rodent species of Monongahela National Forest •Created taxidermies of rodent species for submission to the Smithsonian Institution • Worked with Parasitologist, Dr. Ralph Eckerlin

Education

  • University of Miami
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Marine Science & Biology Double Major, Minor in Geospatial Technology
    2020 - 2024
  • South Iredell High School
    International Baccalaureate Diploma, Higher Level focus in Biology, English, and History
    2016 - 2020

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