Nick Mendoza
Founder & CEO at Neptune Snacks- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Tok Pisin Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Scuba Open Water Dive (SSI)
Scuba Schools InternationalApr, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
US Food Handler/Management
ServSafe CertifiedSep, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Neptune Snacks
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CEO
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Nov 2019 - Present
Neptune is a mission-driven snack food brand that makes fish jerky and other sustainable ocean snacks. The company seeks to 'Restore Humankind's Healthy Relationship with the Sea' and to diversify the American seafood market through offering the most storied, responsibly sourced seafood as delicious, nutritious snacks. Every packet is 100% traceable to the US West Coast fish, fisherman, and fishery it was caught. Neptune’s model is based on science at the source, verifiable certification, and… Show more Neptune is a mission-driven snack food brand that makes fish jerky and other sustainable ocean snacks. The company seeks to 'Restore Humankind's Healthy Relationship with the Sea' and to diversify the American seafood market through offering the most storied, responsibly sourced seafood as delicious, nutritious snacks. Every packet is 100% traceable to the US West Coast fish, fisherman, and fishery it was caught. Neptune’s model is based on science at the source, verifiable certification, and utilizing premium quality “underloved” species and cuts to their highest purpose. Show less Neptune is a mission-driven snack food brand that makes fish jerky and other sustainable ocean snacks. The company seeks to 'Restore Humankind's Healthy Relationship with the Sea' and to diversify the American seafood market through offering the most storied, responsibly sourced seafood as delicious, nutritious snacks. Every packet is 100% traceable to the US West Coast fish, fisherman, and fishery it was caught. Neptune’s model is based on science at the source, verifiable certification, and… Show more Neptune is a mission-driven snack food brand that makes fish jerky and other sustainable ocean snacks. The company seeks to 'Restore Humankind's Healthy Relationship with the Sea' and to diversify the American seafood market through offering the most storied, responsibly sourced seafood as delicious, nutritious snacks. Every packet is 100% traceable to the US West Coast fish, fisherman, and fishery it was caught. Neptune’s model is based on science at the source, verifiable certification, and utilizing premium quality “underloved” species and cuts to their highest purpose. Show less
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SeafoodCollab
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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Co-Founder
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Oct 2020 - Present
Seafood Collab is a group of seafood and aquaculture producers who are committed to environmental & social responsibility. We support each other's missions as well as our like-minded business ventures. Like a school of fish, we believe that there is strength in numbers. Seafood Collab is a group of seafood and aquaculture producers who are committed to environmental & social responsibility. We support each other's missions as well as our like-minded business ventures. Like a school of fish, we believe that there is strength in numbers.
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Quivira Coalition
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Environmental Services
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President Of The Board Of Directors
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Sep 2019 - Present
The Quivira Coalition facilitates regenerative agriculture, building soil, biodiversity, and resilience on western working landscapes for ecological, economic, and social health. Work with current staff and board members toward achieving organizational goals and partnerships. Previous role as Conference Coordinator withe the organization. Work with Executive Director to plan and execute all aspects of annual Quivira Conference: program development, speaker selection/recruitment, web… Show more The Quivira Coalition facilitates regenerative agriculture, building soil, biodiversity, and resilience on western working landscapes for ecological, economic, and social health. Work with current staff and board members toward achieving organizational goals and partnerships. Previous role as Conference Coordinator withe the organization. Work with Executive Director to plan and execute all aspects of annual Quivira Conference: program development, speaker selection/recruitment, web development, fundraising, marketing, event coordination, etc. The Quivira Coalition's mission is to build resilience by fostering ecological, economic and social health on western landscapes through education, innovation, collaboration and progressive public and private land stewardship. The annual November conference is a pillar of the organization, bringing together world-class speakers and 600-800 diverse attendees interested in innovation and sustainability in agriculture/livestock grazing. Show less The Quivira Coalition facilitates regenerative agriculture, building soil, biodiversity, and resilience on western working landscapes for ecological, economic, and social health. Work with current staff and board members toward achieving organizational goals and partnerships. Previous role as Conference Coordinator withe the organization. Work with Executive Director to plan and execute all aspects of annual Quivira Conference: program development, speaker selection/recruitment, web… Show more The Quivira Coalition facilitates regenerative agriculture, building soil, biodiversity, and resilience on western working landscapes for ecological, economic, and social health. Work with current staff and board members toward achieving organizational goals and partnerships. Previous role as Conference Coordinator withe the organization. Work with Executive Director to plan and execute all aspects of annual Quivira Conference: program development, speaker selection/recruitment, web development, fundraising, marketing, event coordination, etc. The Quivira Coalition's mission is to build resilience by fostering ecological, economic and social health on western landscapes through education, innovation, collaboration and progressive public and private land stewardship. The annual November conference is a pillar of the organization, bringing together world-class speakers and 600-800 diverse attendees interested in innovation and sustainability in agriculture/livestock grazing. Show less
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Stanford University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Researcher
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Oct 2014 - Nov 2016
Focus on a sustainable tuna feeds project with partners in Ensenada, Mexico and Great White Shark tagging in the 2016 season. Participated in physiology research with Pacific bluefin and yellowfin tuna, California yellowtail, mackerel, sardine. Additional activities include daily broodstock management, husbandry, maintenance and operation of land-based RAS tanks. Presentations, outreach, experimental/surgical procedures, live fish transfers.
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Stanford at Sea TA / Assistant Scientist
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Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
Teaching Assistant for a research-intensive Stanford program consisting of four courses (Oceanography, Marine Conservation Nautical Science, Maritime Studies). Program involved a land-component, in the the classroom (Hopkins Marine Station, Monterey, CA), and a sea-component, sailing 5,000 nautical miles from Tahiti to Hawaii, to conduct advanced oceanography and marine biology research projects.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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400 - 500 Employee
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Private Consultant
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Feb 2015 - Aug 2016
Contract Analyst for the MBA Seafood Watch® program, reporting on the environmental sustainability of aquaculture operations based on published literature, government reports, records and personal communication. Contract Analyst for the MBA Seafood Watch® program, reporting on the environmental sustainability of aquaculture operations based on published literature, government reports, records and personal communication.
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Mendoza Ranch
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United States
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Ranch Manager
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Sep 2012 - Aug 2013
Returned to multi-generation family cattle ranch to direct financial and strategic management of ranch resources while providing labor and funding to complete construction of an adobe home for my grandparents. Liaison to Game & Fish, Forest Service, National Resource Conservation Service. Returned to multi-generation family cattle ranch to direct financial and strategic management of ranch resources while providing labor and funding to complete construction of an adobe home for my grandparents. Liaison to Game & Fish, Forest Service, National Resource Conservation Service.
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Stanford Alumni Association
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Young Explorer Leader
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Mar 2012 - Jan 2013
Developed and carried out educational and fun programming/lessons for children (ages 11-13) on a Stanford Family Adventure to Havana, Cuba. Duties also included handling pre-and-post trip logistics.
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Co-manager of Photo Program/Photographer, Stanford Sierra Camp
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Jun 2012 - Sep 2012
Managed the Photo Program at Stanford University’s Alumni Sierra Camp in Fallen Leaf Lake, CA. Orchestrated photo orders, logistics and sales, as well as completing duties as a photographer. Ultimately achieving 20,000 photo sales over the 13-week season. Various other hospitality roles included meal service/bussing, wine sommelier, boat dock operator, etc.
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Biological Field Researcher
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Jun 2011 - May 2012
Monitored creek systems and foothills on the 8,200-‐acre Stanford University allotment; collected long term data for state mandated Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP); performed wildlife restoration projects.
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Consultant; Conservation Biology
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Jun 2011 - May 2012
Performed biological consulting in the conservation of delicate riparian areas at construction/development projects taking place on the Stanford University allotment.
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Summer College Mentor
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Resident Assistant to high school students enrolled in Stanford summer courses for the quarter. Worked with a team of fellow mentors, liaison to higher management. Designed and implemented dorm-wide and college-wide programs/activities.
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Zimride
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United States
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Internet Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Stanford Campus Ambassador
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Oct 2008 - Jun 2009
Marketing position. Identified and orchestrated networking opportunities via phone and email to promote the use of an environmentally friendly ride-sharing platform, launched in 2008. Ultimately, Zimride successfully grew from six employees to a 29, and to date has saved users $50M in vehicle operation costs. Marketing position. Identified and orchestrated networking opportunities via phone and email to promote the use of an environmentally friendly ride-sharing platform, launched in 2008. Ultimately, Zimride successfully grew from six employees to a 29, and to date has saved users $50M in vehicle operation costs.
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Investment Banking Intern
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Jun 2008 - Sep 2008
Learned various aspects of municipal bond finance; exposed to the documentation and evaluation of the basic underlying credit quality of a municipal entity. Learned various aspects of municipal bond finance; exposed to the documentation and evaluation of the basic underlying credit quality of a municipal entity.
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Education
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Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Biology; Environmental and Marine Resources -
The University of Stirling
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Sustainable Aquaculture -
Hopkins Marine Station (Stanford University)
Stanford at SEA Research Program, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography -
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Study Abroad Student (Barcelona, Spain), International/Global Studies -
University of California, Los Angeles.
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, Intensive pre-medical program
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