April Zilg, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Semora, Nc, Us

The Athlete Agenda is a daily planner that helps athletes achieve their goals with roadmap generation and daily reflection. Regardless of whether you want to run your first mile or win a world championship, the Athlete Agenda planner will help you get there.The Athlete Agenda was born out of two needs. First and foremost, I'm passionate about helping others demystify health and wellness with a low-cost, intuitive approach. I believe that cultivating mindfulness over habit will not only yield better athletic performance, but will spill over into other aspects of one's life. The Athlete Agenda planner is about developing life balance, training sustainably, and cultivating mindfulness.The second is a larger issue plaguing the outdoor industry: people don't take enough time for themselves and their athletic hobbies and pursuits. Often seen as a luxury instead of a necessity, people don't make time for their athletic interests. People also train too hard and unsustainably, burning out and dropping their athletic hobby. The Athlete Agenda is one small step in making athletic pursuits meaningful, mindful, and a part of every day life - which is good for business in the outdoor industry as a whole.

In my journey from couch potato to contender, I've learned a lot about being an athlete and optimizing the human experience. As an athlete, I continue to train and compete at the highest level. In the process I am a team rider and ambassador for multiple outdoor brands. I develop infotainment content for the brands I represent. As an author, I enjoy I enjoy explaining complex paddling techniques, physiological adaptations, and mindset strategies in simple terms that are accessible for a wide range of audiences. As an activist, I consider myself an early adopter of the Passion Economy, leaving my original career a decade ago to be a self-employed paddler. I do business in a healthy and sustainable manner. I believe that running a business should be balanced with life, the planet, humanity, and our inner selves.

As a professional athlete and Team Rider at 404, I use 404 paddleboards and Hippostick paddles to perform my daily training, develop skills, improve physical condition, and prepare for competitions. I travel to participate in athletic events and competitive sports both nationally and internationally. I document this process with vlogs and blogs to generate content to entertain and inform other paddlers and water sports enthusiasts. I represent 404 by meeting with members of the media, and interacting with the public at events. I also facilitate an online training platform for paddlers and run an online community for paddlers to connect and receive custom paddle coaching. I review and maintain 404 equipment used in my sport and record the reviews and best maintenance practices via YouTube videos and articles for my blog and other paddling publications.

As a professional athlete and Garmin Ambassador, I exercise and practice daily in order to develop skills, improve physical condition, and prepare for competitions. I maintain optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans, and consulting with health professionals. I Participate in athletic events and competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations. I log the process of being a professional athlete with my Garmin devices and regularly post updates on Social Media. I represent Garmin by interacting with the public at athletic events. I also facilitate an online training platform for paddlers and run an online community for paddlers to connect and receive custom paddle coaching. I recommend suitable products for my clients both online and in-person. Using my Garmin, I assess performance following my athletic competitions, identify strengths and weaknesses, and make adjustments to improve future performance. I document this process with vlogs and blogs to generate content for my sponsors and entertain and inform paddlers of how to do the same for themselves. I review and maintain Garmin equipment used in my sport and record the reviews and best maintenance practices via YouTube videos and articles for my blog and other paddling publications.

As a professional athlete and Team Rider for Salt Life, I document experiences paddling, surfing, and living the lifestyle that is paramount to the Salt Life brand. I interact and encourage others in my online community and at public events to get outside, enjoy the salt air, and take time to kick back and relax after a hard training session. I ensure my voice is uplifting and conveys our shared passion for the ocean and the Salt Life way of life. I've put the Salt Life gear to the test through years of racing, training, and completing expeditions and am only able to recommend their products because of the experiences I've had using them. Representing products that I use and believe in is key to being a successful Team Rider and Ambassador.

Newport Beach, Ca

Dana Point, Ca

Wilmington, North Carolina Area

As a professional in the Stand Up Paddle industry, I work with clients to provide the best experiences for new and seasoned paddlers: from picking out boards and equipment, to learning new skills on the water. I specialize in eco tours, SUP yoga, advanced race clinics, downwind clinics, whitewater SUP, and SUP surf lessons. I also produce social media and outreach efforts for the shop. When working with event organizers, I provide website design and management services, graphic design, and consulting as needed.

Wilmington, Nc

Provide travel recaps, event check-ins, SUP how-to's, and gear reviews for one of the most popular Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) blogs.The blog along with other social media outlets provides a resource to the paddling communities of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, the West Coast and Hawaii

India

Offered Stand Up Paddleboard lessons throughout India and increased interest in the sport while also educating the local businesses on the importance of ocean conservation for their success. + Organized and conducted Stand Up Paddleboard races in Orissa and Kerala, India.+ Organized and led the first SUP Expedition to the Indian Himalayas.

Carolina Beach, Nc

Instructed grade school students in hands-on, out-of-classroom experiences based on curriculum standards through local barrier island explorations, deep sea fishing trips, and ocean pier classes.+ Created interactive lesson plans and taught local ecology lessons while also ensuring participant safety. + Through use of on-site photography, documented participants engaged in active learning, and developed social media content to share the experience.

Uncw Center For Marine Science

Analyzed deep-sea coral reef habitat data previously collected in the Southeastern United States.+ For each dive location, developed GIS habitat maps, described the dominant macrofauna, took note of physical parameters, followed by data entry into the SEADESC database to generate the final report. + Provided additional support during two-week research cruises using sampling techniques, such as CTD scans, tucker trawls, otter trawls, neuston net pulls, and ROV deployment.~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+Publications & Presentations~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~++ "Analysis of Sessile Benthic Invertebrate Structure and Distribution in Relation to Benthic Terrain and Coral Habitat Factors" M.Sc. Thesis, University of North Carolina - Wilmington: US, 2012. + "Benthic Habitat Mapping and Characterization of Lophelia pertusa Bioherms and AssociatedSessile Invertebrates" Poster at 5th International Symposium on Deep Sea Corals, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2012+ "Insights from my first ROV Cruise," DISCOVRE 2010 Cruise One: R/V Cape Hatteras, 20 September - 3 October. Blog, USGS + "The Realities of Field Work: Troubleshooting Coral Experiments and Battling with Troublesome Weather!" DISCOVRE 2009 Cruise Four: R/V Cape Hatteras, 1-9 December. Blog, USGS

Wilmington, Nc

Kure Beach, Nc

As an aquarist technician, performed daily feeding of fishes and cleaned numerous aquarium exhibits, as well as maintained life support systems. + Monitored and maintained water chemistries, performed routine water changes, scrubbed larger exhibits by diving, and interacted with guests during public feeds and dive shows.+ Recorded feedings, treatments, and status of animals received or discharged.+ Quarantined new animals in compliance with Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) standards.+ Monitored and adjusted ozone levels daily for saltwater and freshwater exhibits.+ Interviewed volunteers and determined ability level prior to scheduling specific duties for the exhibits.+ Selected to assist in the interviewing and hiring of new interns for the aquarium.

Wilmington, Nc

Implemented land management and restoration activities including replanting wire grass for long leaf pine ecosystems. Participated in natural resource management such as controlled burns for the long leaf pine ecosystem. Also performed ecological assessments, collected field data, GPS marked selected sampling sites for GIS reports, recorded data and compiled for analysis, maintained company equipment.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Animal restraint, assisting during surgeries and anesthetic procedures, nursing care, radiology, catheter placement, exam room preparation, lab testing, medicating, cleaning cages and runs, general hospital maintenance, and client and patient care. Also, to communicate clearly and confidently with the clients and make them feel comfortable with the situation and procedures, as well as educate the client on what is best for their pet.

Assisted Ms. Jean Beasley, Animal Planet Hero 2007, with the care of the sea turtles; including preparing food, feeding the sea turtles, cleaning each tank, and maintaining life support systems. I was involved in the weekly medical procedures and the administration of some medications. Introduced visitors to the turtles in residence, explained the operation of the hospital, and educated visitors about sea turtles and their current threats.

Master Of Science (Ms), Marine Science, 3.6

Activities and Societies: + President and founder, Marine Science Graduate Student Association, 2011-2012 + President and founder, UNCW.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Environmental Studies & Marine Biology, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: + Member, Phi Kappa Phi, 2008-2009 + Web Designer, Beta Beta Beta, 2006-2008 + Vice President, SCUBA Club.