Joel Dore Email & Phone Number

United States

Conducted live half-day Turtle Encounter Programs in the British Virgin Islands, educating ecotourists to help fund sea turtle conservation. Assisted with designing and implementing educational outreach programs. Planned and executed World Sea Turtle Day celebrations. After 2017 Hurricanes Irma and Maria, volunteered for underwater beach cleanup. Currently.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Provide high-quality, mission-based experiences to guests in all exhibits and environments.
• Facilitate hands-on visitor experience at Shark and Ray Touch Tank.
• Deliver formal and informal presentations on various conservation topics and exhibits to audiences ranging from 50 to 500 people.
• Help to develop consistent, informative interpretations and presentations that meet the educational goals of the Conservation Learning Department and the New England Aquarium.
• Provide mentoring for volunteers, interns, and junior staff.
• Repeatedly praised in writing by visitors’ feedback citing positive engagement and professionalism.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Performed all duties necessary for the intake, triage, care, rehabilitation and release of sea turtles stranded and cold-stunned in New England waters.
• Contributed to team efforts in facility maintenance, animal husbandry and veterinary care.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Engaged high school and college-aged program participants in environmental education.
• Motivated team to learn about Boston Harbor and teach young participants.
• Interpreted STEM and Humanities-based Boston Harbor Curriculum to drive in-person programming.
• Educated youth about the ecology of Boston Harbor, and inspired a sense of environmental stewardship.
• Worked with high school staffers to ensure successful completion of online content.
• Helped to create a team dynamic and work environment conducive to leadership development, peer-to-peer mentorship, and providing a safe space for all involved.

Virgin Islands (British)

• Led multiple programs focused on conservation, field research, and education/awareness. Demonstrated professional growth and ever-increasing responsibilities over 11 years with the Department. Gained knowledge and.
• Led Sea Turtle Research and Monitoring Program
• Conducted Environmental Impact Assessments
• Served as First Responder with Hazard and Natural Disaster Response Team
• Created and managed a diverse set of programs including beach, coast and shoreline profiling, mangrove and seagrass bed monitoring/assessments, mangrove replanting, bird monitoring, invasive species mitigation, coral.
• Represented Department at international conferences

Virgin Islands (British)

Collected and entered Fisheries data on landed catches from local fishermen, including reef, pelagic, and shellfish species. Served as Liaison to local fishermen. Attended quarterly cooperative meetings; recorded minutes; met with individual fishermen, recorded concerns, issues and needs; assisted with annual fishing licenses and boat certifications.