Katie Cleek Email & Phone Number

Islamorada, Fl, Us

Key Largo, Florida, United States

I specialize in developing, enhancing, and executing community-focused events that promote Mote Marine Laboratory's coral reef research and restoration efforts throughout the Upper Keys. My role involves:- Internal and External Events: Leads and organizes internally and externally focused community events to enhance the visibility and viability of Mote’s initiatives from Ocean Reef to Islamorada, with occasional events in Miami-Dade County. Notable events include the inaugural Reef… Show more I specialize in developing, enhancing, and executing community-focused events that promote Mote Marine Laboratory's coral reef research and restoration efforts throughout the Upper Keys. My role involves:- Internal and External Events: Leads and organizes internally and externally focused community events to enhance the visibility and viability of Mote’s initiatives from Ocean Reef to Islamorada, with occasional events in Miami-Dade County. Notable events include the inaugural Reef Revival Fest in 2023 with 200+ attendees, Splash of Color: Buoy Paint Night, Pup's and Polyps: Mote's Adopt a Coral Launch Party, BleachWatch trainings, and viewing of the Key Largo 4th of July Fireworks and Boat Parade.- Community Events and Relationships: Attends community events and festivals to spread Mote's presence in the Upper Florida Keys. Develops and maintains meaningful relationships and partnerships with community members and leaders, business owners, and partner non-profits.- Onsite Tours and Public Engagement: Creates and manages onsite public engagement experiences, including regularly scheduled public tours and interactive sessions, at Mote's Key Largo and Islamorada campuses.- Communications and Marketing: Creates engaging media and promotional content for events and community engagement. Creates communications plans for major events.- Social Media Management: Manage Mote's ProtectOurReefs Instagram and Facebook accounts to promote Mote's world-renowned science contributing to restoring Florida's Coral Reef.Through these efforts, I aim to foster community support and raise awareness about the importance of coral reef conservation. Show less

Florida Keys

Florida Keys

- Creates and assists with educational promotion through campaign and newsletter emails, chapterwebsite, and social media- Builds strategic relationships with local community partners and local news outlets to promote chapter- Leads and volunteers at fundraising, beach clean ups, and other chapter events

Islamorada, Florida, United States

- Promotes urban microgreens farm serving 12+ local restaurants in the heart of Islamorada, Florida- Develops engaging social media and marketing content - Creates a clear and consistent brand with daily and weekly posts that are up to date with social trends- Develops and designs website

Tavernier, Florida, United States

- Develops engaging social media and marketing content and uses calligraphy/design skills to create signage and graphics- Creates a clear and consistent brand with daily and weekly posts that are up to date with social trends - Organizes and coordinates eco-conscious events ranging from conservation bingo to brunch to birthday parties- Manages a team on daily operations of running bistro

Tavernier, Florida, United States

- Assisted Development Team with 2022 EOY administrative tasks including donation gift entry and donor acknowledgement letters through Heartland and Donor Perfect systems

Key Largo, Florida, United States

Snorkel tour first mate- Conducted briefings for up to 49 customers with a variety of age, experience, and language barriers about the amenities of the vessel and safety procedures in the water- Gave excellent customer service to all guests throughout the 2.5 or 4.5 hour tour- Supervised customers during their in water activities- Followed safety procedures including rescue swims, first aid, man overboard drills, etc.Master Scuba Diver Trainer/Dive Guide- Effectively… Show more Snorkel tour first mate- Conducted briefings for up to 49 customers with a variety of age, experience, and language barriers about the amenities of the vessel and safety procedures in the water- Gave excellent customer service to all guests throughout the 2.5 or 4.5 hour tour- Supervised customers during their in water activities- Followed safety procedures including rescue swims, first aid, man overboard drills, etc.Master Scuba Diver Trainer/Dive Guide- Effectively communicated with students- Safely conducted all PADI requirements for classes (Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Refresher/ReActivate)- Guided 1-6 certified divers on tours of coral reef- Distributed dive gear to customersPaddlesports/Gear Rental- Launched kayaks and paddle boards to customers- Distributed mask, fin, and snorkels to customers- Described maps of trails to customers Show less

Breckenridge, Colorado, United States

- Supervised stocking, replenishment, and organization of merchandise daily in order to maintain brand standard of display- Maintained back stock organization throughout seasonal transition, received inventory, created material for other employees to easily restock product- Assisted customers with finding and purchasing desired product while delivering friendly and knowledgable service

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

- Seasonal position- Served guests of Kiawah Island Golf Resort poolside at Night Heron Bar and Grill- Efficiently delivered food and drinks to guests in a timely manner- Gave exceptional customer service to all guests

Key Largo, Florida, United States

Snorkel tour first mate- Conducted briefings for up to 49 customers with a variety of age, experience, and language barriers about the amenities of the vessel and safety procedures in the water- Gave excellent customer service to all guests throughout the 2.5 or 4.5 hour tour- Supervised customers during their in water activities- Followed safety procedures including rescue swims, first aid, man overboard drills, etc.Master Scuba Diver Trainer/Dive Guide- Effectively… Show more Snorkel tour first mate- Conducted briefings for up to 49 customers with a variety of age, experience, and language barriers about the amenities of the vessel and safety procedures in the water- Gave excellent customer service to all guests throughout the 2.5 or 4.5 hour tour- Supervised customers during their in water activities- Followed safety procedures including rescue swims, first aid, man overboard drills, etc.Master Scuba Diver Trainer/Dive Guide- Effectively communicated with students- Safely conducted all PADI requirements for classes (Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Refresher/ReActivate)- Guided 1-6 certified divers on tours of coral reef- Distributed dive gear to customersPaddlesports/Gear Rental- Launched kayaks and paddle boards to customers- Distributed mask, fin, and snorkels to customers- Described maps of trails to customers Show less

Key Largo, Florida, United States

- Number of Dives: ~400 - Number of Certs: 54Instructor- Effectively communicated with students- Safely conducted all PADI requirements for classesFirst Mate - Set up boat (checked emergency oxygen, AED, first aid kit, save a dive kit, got ice, water and cookies, made seating arrangement appropriate for diving customers and classes)- Assisted in setting up, swapping over, and breaking down gear- Moored up the boat- Set out wreck line- Got… Show more - Number of Dives: ~400 - Number of Certs: 54Instructor- Effectively communicated with students- Safely conducted all PADI requirements for classesFirst Mate - Set up boat (checked emergency oxygen, AED, first aid kit, save a dive kit, got ice, water and cookies, made seating arrangement appropriate for diving customers and classes)- Assisted in setting up, swapping over, and breaking down gear- Moored up the boat- Set out wreck line- Got customers safely on and off the boat- Assisted in rescues if necessary- Caught lines to dock the boat- Filled tanks- Cleaned the boat and put it to bed at the end of the dayDive Guide- Assisted in setting up boat- Brought on necessary tanks for customers and gauged tanks- Took 1-6 customers on local diving tour (deep wrecks, shallow reefs)- Assisted in setting up, swapping over, and breaking down gear- Ensured safety of customers throughout dive- Caught lines to dock the boat- Filled tanks- Cleaned the boat and put it to bed at the end of the day Show less

Key Largo, Florida

Dock Master (set up and managed docks for the day, key holder)- Unlocked/locked up docks- Gauged tanks- Inventory and organization of rental gear- Filled tanks- Partial pressure blending nitrox- Changed filters on air compressor- Fixed whips, fixed tanks (neck leaks, handle leaks, etc.), fixed gauges- Washed rental gear- Caught incoming boats and assisted with boat crew responsibilities- Ran fuel dockRetail Sales- Knowledge of different dive… Show more Dock Master (set up and managed docks for the day, key holder)- Unlocked/locked up docks- Gauged tanks- Inventory and organization of rental gear- Filled tanks- Partial pressure blending nitrox- Changed filters on air compressor- Fixed whips, fixed tanks (neck leaks, handle leaks, etc.), fixed gauges- Washed rental gear- Caught incoming boats and assisted with boat crew responsibilities- Ran fuel dockRetail Sales- Knowledge of different dive gear and brands (Mares, Aqualung, Atomic, Bare, Zeagle, DiveRite, Seac, Suunto, Apex)- Sold dive gear- Customer service experience- Gear package salesReservations- Customer service experience answering phone calls- Took dive trip and class reservations- Fluent in EVE system- Created invoices and took deposits- Dive package salesFirst Mate - Set up boat (checked emergency oxygen, AED, first aid kit, save a dive kit, got ice, water and cookies, made seating arrangement appropriate for diving customers and classes)- Assisted in setting up, swapping over, and breaking down gear- Moored up the boat- Set out wreck line- Got customers safely on and off the boat- Assisted in rescues if necessary- Caught lines to dock the boat- Filled tanks- Cleaned the boat and put it to bed at the end of the dayDive Guide- Assisted in setting up boat- Brought on necessary tanks for customers and gauged tanks- Took 1-6 customers on local diving tour (deep wrecks, shallow reefs)- Assisted in setting up, swapping over, and breaking down gear- Ensured safety of customers throughout dive- Caught lines to dock the boat- Filled tanks- Cleaned the boat and put it to bed at the end of the dayMiscellaneous (boat yard, gear repair): - Use of various power tools- Entry level carpentry- Sanded boats- Painted boats- All-grip deck of boats- Fixed regulators- Cleaned hull of boats in water Show less

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

- Seasonal position - Served guests of Kiawah Island Golf Resort poolside at Night Heron Bar and Grill- Efficiently delivered food and drinks to guests in a timely manner- Gave exceptional customer service to all guests

Athens, Georgia, United States

- Lifting and transporting from wheelchair to bed or toilet- Providing assistance with daily living activities including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and completing schoolwork- Administering medications when needed throughout the day

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Assisted in the implementation and assessment of internal wellness initiatives and programs in order to improve health, wellness, and productivity of employees- Created communication pieces for wellness programs, activities, and initiatives internally and externally- Coordinated event logistics and volunteers for client health fairs

- Gathered reliable data on food banks in the United States- Used Microsoft Excel to input and organize data- Consistently reported data and time logs to supervisor

- Ensured health and social well being of child with autism and child with chromosomal disability- Provided assistance with daily living activities including dressing, bathing, grooming and guiding eating habits- Provided assistance with studies including reading and writing- Attended and observed therapy sessions

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Health Promotion And Behavior

Activities and Societies: Sigma Kappa Sorority, Alzheimers Association, Pre Physician Assistant Association, Free the Girls UGA

Uga Sustainability & Natural History Discover Abroad Program

Australia & New Zealand