Experience

Gotham Whale

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  - Coming onto the Gotham Whale team to assist in streamlining GW's operations and supporting Gotham Whale's amazing researchers, naturalists, conservation people, photographers and more. - Administrator and manager of Gotham Whale's Google for Nonprofits account (G Suite accounts, Google Drive organization, Google AdGrants online advertising, Google Earth map tools, and more). - I am happy to represent Gotham Whale and further their conservation agenda and messages in conservation spaces such as conferences, workshops, hearings, public/private meetings and more. - Do you like NYC whales or have ideas for ocean conservation? Email me at Raphael[AT]gothamwhale.org Show less



Aeon for Ocean

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member and Director of Science and Conservation Programs

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  - Serve on Board of Directors of Aeon for Ocean, helping steer this youth ocean education 501(c)(3), started by Aeon Bashir (currently 9 years old) and based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. - Serve as Director of Science and Conservation Programs for the nonprofit, connecting the organization with prominent scientists and conservation programs for advantageous domestic and international partnerships. - Contact me if you have ideas or want to join any of Aeon's awesome efforts! Raphaelf[AT]aeonforocean.org Show less



Society for Marine Mammalogy

• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder and Member of Board of Directors, Northeast Student Chapter

  • May 2018 - Present

  - Our chapter is based out of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and is sponsored by the AMNH Center for Biodiversity & Conservation, Dr. Joy Reidenberg, and Dr. Diana Reiss. - Our primary goal is to develop an opportunities consortium for students across the Northeast interested in marine mammal science. We aim to provide community outreach, share resources, organize annual meetings, develop training workshops, provide marine mammal strandings experiences, and plan local events across the region. - Thanks to the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMCS), we help provide our SMM-NE students with real-world, large whale necropsy trainings and experiences, including having 4 of us assist with the necropsy of the only North Atlantic right whale reported to have died in the United States in 2019 ('Snake Eyes', September 2019, Long Island New York) Show less



Self-Employed

• Freelance Computer Technician

  • Sep 2004 - Present

  - Buy/fix/sell desktop and laptop systems (>95% Macintosh). - Diagnose hardware and software issues, acquire parts for repairs, perform repairs. - Provide on-demand services, such as component and software upgrade, at customer request. - Buy/fix/sell desktop and laptop systems (>95% Macintosh). - Diagnose hardware and software issues, acquire parts for repairs, perform repairs. - Provide on-demand services, such as component and software upgrade, at customer request.



UMass Boston

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  - Currently assist in teaching "Reading the Whale, Moby-Dick and Its Worlds" (ENG-205), an in-depth dive into the various thematic 'worlds' of Herman Melville's novel 'Moby-Dick' - Previously assisted teaching 'Marine Mammal Biology' (BIOL-340/540, on Nantucket), 'Environmental Management and Sustainability' (ENVSCI-364, Spring 2016 and Spring 2017), and 'The Nature Of Environmental Issues' (ENVSTY-101, Fall 2015). - Facilitated labs, necropsies, field experiences, and class discussions, ensuring to incorporate current events. Created and graded exams, quizzes, and homework. - Provide office hours for additional out of class assistance and serve as a mentor to Biology and Environmental Science students. Show less



Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Antarctic Field Guide For Whale-Focused Expedition

  • Feb 2019 - Mar 2019

  - Field Guide for whale-focused, 2.5-week Antarctic Peninsula ecology safari with leading scientists and nature photographers. - Lead author of the Expedition Log, documenting the trip. - Certified 2019 Antarctic Field Guide (International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators). - Field Guide for whale-focused, 2.5-week Antarctic Peninsula ecology safari with leading scientists and nature photographers. - Lead author of the Expedition Log, documenting the trip. - Certified 2019 Antarctic Field Guide (International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators).



American Cetacean Society

• San Pedro, CA

• National Board of Directors Member

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2019

  - Member of the National Board of Directors of the world's oldest conservation society for whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). Helped steer international efforts supporting cetacean research, conservation, progressive legislation, public education, and much more. - Served as Webmaster, Email Administrator, Co-Editor of 'Spyhopper' newsletter, liaison to the Scientific Advisory Council, and a member of the Biennial Conference Committee (organized November 2018 Conference in Newport Beach, CA). - Responsible for governmental and fiduciary oversight of this 501(c)(3) public-benefit nonprofit corporation. Show less



World Cetacean Alliance

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Assistant, Whale Heritage Sites

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  - Worked on initiatives across the globe which aimed to increase the protection and conservation of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and their habitats while also focusing on the human aspect of whale conservation - sustainable livelihoods, ocean arts, science and education. - Worked on initiatives across the globe which aimed to increase the protection and conservation of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and their habitats while also focusing on the human aspect of whale conservation - sustainable livelihoods, ocean arts, science and education.



Naismith Marine Services

• Corpus Christi, Texas Area

• Field Surveyor, Marine/Hydrographic

  • Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

  - Assembled, operated and triaged oceanic computer and electronic systems in order to collect data on oceanic physical features, magnetic fields, geology/sedimentology, boundaries and more. - Computed geodetic measurements, interpreted survey data, processed point data, generated 3D maps in CAD, and calculated distances and angles between points on, above and below the Earth's surface. - Assembled, operated and triaged oceanic computer and electronic systems in order to collect data on oceanic physical features, magnetic fields, geology/sedimentology, boundaries and more. - Computed geodetic measurements, interpreted survey data, processed point data, generated 3D maps in CAD, and calculated distances and angles between points on, above and below the Earth's surface.



Brandeis University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Desktop Systems Specialist - Apple/Mac

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2016

  - Tier 2/3 Apple and PC desktop and laptop hardware and software support, in and out of warranty. - Administrator of University's Box.com enterprise account. - Assisted in technology projects on campus such as IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) services during departmental refresh, Board of Trustees meeting facilitation and more as needed. - Tier 2/3 Apple and PC desktop and laptop hardware and software support, in and out of warranty. - Administrator of University's Box.com enterprise account. - Assisted in technology projects on campus such as IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) services during departmental refresh, Board of Trustees meeting facilitation and more as needed.



Harvard University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Apple Technician

  • Mar 2013 - Oct 2013

  - Provided hardware support at Harvard University's onsite Apple Authorized Service Provider to students, faculty, staff and institutional affiliates for in-warranty and out-of-warranty Apple repairs. - Diagnosed and tested machines, quoted repair prices and timelines, ordered/replaced components as necessary, verified and completed repairs in a timely fashion, and managed repair database. - Provided hardware support at Harvard University's onsite Apple Authorized Service Provider to students, faculty, staff and institutional affiliates for in-warranty and out-of-warranty Apple repairs. - Diagnosed and tested machines, quoted repair prices and timelines, ordered/replaced components as necessary, verified and completed repairs in a timely fashion, and managed repair database.



Apple

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• 'Genius' (Apple Computer and iOS Technician)

  • May 2011 - Mar 2013

  - Spoke directly with customers about issues with their products; diagnosing device issues on the spot, quoting costs and performing repair on any and all Apple products. - Ordered parts while managing repairs through an internal ticketing system. - Certified to perform all software and hardware repairs on all Macintosh systems (2006-2013). - Kept current on all certifications (software and hardware). - Led 15-person Genius team with most issues resolved per quarter, 4 quarters in a row Show less



New England Aquarium

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• • Apr 2010 - Jun 2011

  - Advised by Senior Scientist Amy Knowlton, converted 1980's physical survey logs into digital format, complying with University of Rhode Island and DIGITS standards.- Accompanied team to Bay of Fundy field station briefly for boat-based North Atlantic Right Whale observance work.

• • Jan 2009 - May 2011

  Under aegis of Randy Rotjan, Ph.D., aided in development and refinement of a protocol to assess levels of fish stress using a cortisol enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) coupled with solid phase extraction (SPE) to non-invasively test rises in corticosteroid levels in the seawater around test fish (in collaboration with John Mandelman, Ph.D., NEAq). Once refined, calibrated and confirmed accurate, used procedure to analyze fish cortisol rises in response to anthropogenic noise stress. Presented procedure and preliminary results in poster at the 2010 Benthic Ecology Meeting (Wilmington, NC), as well as at the 66th Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference (Boston, MA).This procedure can be adapted to any stressors; sound, acidity, salinity, nutrient/oxygen availability, temperature, transport or any other environmental stressor to fish (aggression, predation, etc) Show less



Boston University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Sep 2007 - Jan 2009

  - Supported the department, faculty and staff with PC/Mac hardware and software issues.- Maintained tech support ticket database, ensuring complete and timely addressing of requests.

• • Sep 2007 - May 2008

  - Assisted students, staff and faculty with technical questions, explaining processes in uncomplicated terms.- Helped maintain PC/Mac computer lab, updating/upgrading computers to ensure proper function.



NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marine Mammal Research Intern

  • May 2008 - Sep 2008

  Under advisor David Wiley, Ph.D., studied cetacean behavior and ecology in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (Massachusetts Bay / Gulf of Maine). This included many cross-institutional studies on whale distribution, prey mapping, internal wave / abundance correlation and tagging studies using WHOI DTAGs. Under advisor David Wiley, Ph.D., studied cetacean behavior and ecology in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (Massachusetts Bay / Gulf of Maine). This included many cross-institutional studies on whale distribution, prey mapping, internal wave / abundance correlation and tagging studies using WHOI DTAGs.