Zoe Hosford
Deckhand & Research Assistant at Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CPR/AED/First Aid
American Red CrossMay, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Lifeguard
American Red CrossMay, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.
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United States
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deckhand & Research Assistant
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May 2023 - Present
Employed as a deckhand and research assistant through at partnership with Allied Whale. Worked aboard various whale watching vessels as a deckhand, completing routine maintenance, general trip duties, and passenger care. While aboard the whale watching trips, opportunistic marine mammal data was collected using a DSLR camera for photo identification of humpback, finback and minke whales, along with recording behavioral observations and sighting information. Employed as a deckhand and research assistant through at partnership with Allied Whale. Worked aboard various whale watching vessels as a deckhand, completing routine maintenance, general trip duties, and passenger care. While aboard the whale watching trips, opportunistic marine mammal data was collected using a DSLR camera for photo identification of humpback, finback and minke whales, along with recording behavioral observations and sighting information.
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Research Assistant
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May 2023 - Present
Assisted in the management of the North Atlantic Humpback and Fin Whale catalogs. While aboard a vessel, used DSLR cameras to collect photo identification pictures, collected behavioral data, and recorded sighting information. Used iMatch and photo ID to identify individuals. Responded to all marine mammal strandings North of Rockland, ME, mainly harbor and grey seals. Collected biopsy samples from humpback whales via vessel. Also completed public outreach and education with local organizations about our marine mammal work and research. Show less
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Sea Otter Stranding Response Intern
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Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
Responded to live and dead northern sea otter stranding calls in Homer, Alaska, making necessary observations, collecting data, filling out Level A forms, and properly disposing and tagging of animals. Responded to live and dead northern sea otter stranding calls in Homer, Alaska, making necessary observations, collecting data, filling out Level A forms, and properly disposing and tagging of animals.
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Marine Ecology Educator & Camp Counselor
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
Camp counselor and marine ecology educator, teaching children ages 8-14 about the ecology of Maine's coast. Camp counselor and marine ecology educator, teaching children ages 8-14 about the ecology of Maine's coast.
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DOWN EAST FAMILY YMCA
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United States
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Community Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
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May 2021 - Sep 2021
Worked as a head lifeguard and swim instructor for 1 summer. I managed employee schedules, created swim lesson plans for ages 3-13, managed daily operations of the pool, and kept the environment safe for patrons. Worked as a head lifeguard and swim instructor for 1 summer. I managed employee schedules, created swim lesson plans for ages 3-13, managed daily operations of the pool, and kept the environment safe for patrons.
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Head Lifeguard
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May 2019 - Sep 2020
Worked for 2 summers as a head lifeguard. I interacted with the public, managed schedules, work relationships and operations of the pool, along with keeping a safe environment for patrons. Worked for 2 summers as a head lifeguard. I interacted with the public, managed schedules, work relationships and operations of the pool, along with keeping a safe environment for patrons.
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Lifeguard
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May 2018 - Sep 2018
Worked as a staff lifeguard for 1 summer. I interacted with the public and kept a safe environment for patrons. Worked as a staff lifeguard for 1 summer. I interacted with the public and kept a safe environment for patrons.
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Education
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2020 - 2023
University of Maine
Bachelor of Science - BS, Marine Sciences -
2022 - 2022
University of Alaska Anchorage
Occupational Endorsement Certificate, Marine Mammal Biology
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