A renaissance man trying to scale the cliff without a ladder. Brief life-timeline below An entrepreneur, channelling the ocean as a muse. I live on an island and sport sunbleached hair, but don't let that fool you. I will always continue to build, create and be inspired. Looking for a way to make a positive difference through water therapy, neuro-conservation and mental awareness.2012 ----- Grabbed my B.Sc in Biology and headed abroad, working for Tourism Australia as a blogger. Studied dolphins by day, served cocktails by night. 2013 ----- Landed in the Philippines to head up various projects, one of which was conducting research on Humpback Whales off the remote Babuyan Islands. I returned to this project for three seasons to work as the volunteer coordinator and lead researcher. Simultaneously helped to manage and coordinate other community development and marine tourism projects involving whale shark tourism and Manta Ray poaching. 2014-2015 ------ While still working in the Philippines over the next few years, supplemented this non-profit contribution with seasonal work as an Adventure Tour Guide in Canada and a Dive Instructor/ Marine Biologist in Indonesia, Fiji and Mexico. 2015- 2016 ----- Became and IDC Staff Instructor with PADI, allowing me to run SCUBA Instructor programs (IDCs). At the end of 2015 took over as manager of dive operation in Colombia and found success in developing and growing the business. 2016 ----- Was given an amazing opportunity to return to cetacean biology, working with Murdoch University and Department of Parks and Wildlife on the west coast of Australia monitoring the first-ever in-water interaction swim trial with Humpback Whales. 2017 ----- Briefly explored the waters of New Zealand while working as Dive Instructor in the Poor Knights Islands, and used my hospitality background to work part-time for the up and coming Parrot Dog Brewery. 2018 ----- Returned to Bali, Indonesia to run one of the most sought after Instructor Development Programs in South East Asia. During this time, coorindated and planned the opening of Blue Corner Freedive, a new freedive shop off of Nusa Lembongan. Officially opened Cam.H.Digital, a digital marketing company. 2018-2020 --- Opened Blue Corner Freedive, Nusa Lembongan's first PADI Freediver center. Still on this journey. Continuing to expand the brand, promote new products, and enjoy the process.
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FounderCam.H.Digital Jan 2018 - PresentInternationalHelping brands to grow using creativity and authenticity. We provide high-quality copywriting services, content plans and social marketing strategies to increase engagement and drive sales. -
FounderBlue Corner Freedive Aug 2018 - PresentNusa Lembongan, IndonesiaBlue Corner Freedive is a PADI Freedive school located on Nusa Lembongan, Bali. Freedive shop manager, lead instructor, marketing manager and founder. In charge of all day to day logistics, along with a team of other instructors. -
Marketing ManagerBlue Corner Dive - Pt Blue Corner Oct 2018 - PresentBali, IndonesiaManaged the marketing team for a premier Scuba Dive Operator. Oversaw all social media strategy, marketing campaigns, website design and maintenance. Worked with photographers, influencers and freelance companies to create content. Implemented SEO and branded blog content. -
Community Marketing Manager And Blog DevelopmentDestination Think Jan 2019 - Jan 2020Managed social media channels for big brand clients, and provided content for destination tourism campaigns. -
ResearcherWestern Australian Department Of Parks And Wildlife Jul 2016 - Oct 2016Exmouth, Western AustraliaCollecting data on, and monitoring the in-water interactions with Humpback Whales on the Ningaloo Reef. Specifically looking at movement of the animals in response to swimmers being in the water, as well as respiration rate and behavioral changes. Data will be used to determine the feasibility of the current protocols as the trial runs into 2017. Tasks: Focal Follows on Humpback WhalesOperating small vessels in order to conduct researchProviding education to tourists through talks and presentations.Collecting data on whale movement and behavior using range finders, compass headings and audio input. -
Dive Instructor And Business ManagerDive Taganga Dec 2015 - Jul 2016Taganga, ColombiaAs manager of Dive Taganga for this period, was in charge of all logistics from transportation and accommodation to course bookings and teaching. Through good management, business was able to grow to number one on Trip Advisor, through dedicated planning and good instruction.
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Tour LeaderVancouver Brewery Tours May 2015 - Sep 2015Vancouver, Canada AreaAs a brewery tour guide, I was responsible for all planning logistics as well as knowledge on the production process. Tour Leaders personally conducted all tours of each of the 15 affiliated breweries in the Greater Vancouver area, and as such needed to be familiar with all of them. -
Adventure Tour Leader And ManagerMoose Travel Network May 2011 - Sep 2015Adventure Guide, driver, naturalist, social coordinator, historian, kayak guide, hiking guide and therapist. Solely in charge of 20-25 avid adventurers on 4 to 8 day trips through British Columbia and Alberta. All pre and post trip duties were tour guide responsibilities, from passenger information and pickup to bus breakdown and cleanup. Organized accommodation and meals along the trip, and dealt with any customer complaints personally. Through energy and dedication, made sure individual needs were all met, and ensured all passengers had the best trip possible. Led hiking trips, kayak trips and educational stops along the way. -
Dive Instructor And Marine Eco GuideBlue Corner Dive Feb 2014 - Feb 2015IndonesiaResponsible for the safe and efficient planning of dive courses ranging from beginners to seasoned divers. Challenging local conditions required extra vigilance and good understanding of emergency action plans. Conducted Instructor Development Courses, where Instructor candidates were tested on proper leadership qualities and teaching standards.
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Volunteer Coordinator And Research AssistantBalyena.Org Mar 2012 - Jun 2014PhilippinesIn charge of eight to ten volunteers in one of the most remote areas of the Philippines, the Babuyan Island chain off Northern Luzon. With no tourism and very little outside connections, was responsible for setting up emergency action plans to ensure volunteer safety. Oversaw data collection on Humpback Whales, inputting research based on Photo-ID and hydrophone recordings. This data was added to an international database and later analyzed and published. Responsible for learning a functional amount of Visayan in order to communicate with boat captains and fisherman, on whom we relied on for weather information and whale sightings.
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Research OfficerFrontier / Society For Environmental Exploration Jan 2014 - Mar 2014FijiTrained students on proper fish identification, coral reef surveys, and research methods. Responsible for safe boat handling and teaching students how to conduct surveys underwater. -
Vip Backpacker Blogger And Content ProviderTourism Australia Sep 2011 - Nov 2011Melbourne, AustraliaProvided content for the Working Holiday campaign of 2012, through blogging, video and photography. Blog was used by Tourism Australia to connect with Canadian university students looking to do a year abroad in Australia.
Cam Hookey Skills
Cam Hookey Education Details
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Marine Biology
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Cam Hookey's current role is Entrepreneur | Copywriter | Freediver.
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Cam Hookey attended The University Of British Columbia, The University Of British Columbia.
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