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Spruce Head, Maine, United States

Works as Lead Instructor and Licensed Captain onboard 30' rowing and sailing vessels on 5 to 14-day experiential education expeditions in Coastal Maine waters with middle school, high school, and grad student populations. Conducts all expedition preparation as well as on-board safety, skills mastery, teamwork and leadership building, and reflection and.

Woods Hole, Massachusetts, United States

Works as Licensed Mate aboard 134-foot auxiliary sailing and oceanographic research vessels in South Pacific and North Atlantic for week long to 6-week ocean voyages with university students. Leads a navigational watch of 6-8 students, facilitating and teaching all watch-standing and ship operation responsibilities including traditional and celestial.

Works as Assistant Scientist aboard 134-foot auxiliary sailing and oceanographic research vessels in South Pacific and North Atlantic. Leads a scientific watch of 6-8 undergrad students, facilitating the shipboard lab operations, oceanographic equipment deployment, and fulfilling all watch-standing and ship operation responsibilities for week long to.

Leigh Marine Laboratory, Auckland, Northland, New Zealand

Worked as Research Assistant under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Jeffs, Associate Professor at University of Auckland, and Chris Gaskin, project coordinator of the Northern New Zealand Seabird Trust. Facilitated an analysis of zooplankton samples as part of a larger study of seabird population dynamics and diet, as well as identification of zooplankton.

Worked on two 6-week ocean voyages aboard 134-foot auxiliary sailing and oceanographic research vessel Robert C. Seamans in the South Pacific, traveling from American Samoa to New Zealand. Fulfilled all watch-standing and ship operation responsibilities, including navigational duties, ship maintenance, deployment and retrieval of oceanographic equipment.

Greater Boston Area

Planned and managed curriculum, on the water drills and safety, and daily debriefs for two 3-week advanced dinghy courses of 10-16 students. Coordinated all logistics for two overnight camping voyages to Boston Harbor Islands in 19' keelboats.

Eleuthera, The Bahamas

Taught Caribbean literature and creative and analytical writing to high school sophomores and juniors at a boarding semester school, and co-led one final project (approximately 3 weeks) per semester. Assistant Lead for 9-day sailing expedition each semester on Hurricane Island Outward Bound 30-foot sailboats, facilitated all expedition preparation as well.

Boston, MA

Designed and finalized video and visual content for marketing and sales purposes. Collaborated with Senior Product Managers on both visual search and visual intelligence products. Helped the product management teams as otherwise needed to define their direction and meet deadlines.

Planned the daily curriculum and managed 3 classes of 8-20 children, from beginner to advanced racing classes, and communicated plans and expectations regularly with parents and instructors. Coordinated regatta transportation, registration, housing, and coaching logistics for biweekly events. Utilized excellent communication, organizational, and.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Psychology

Activities and Societies: Brown University Sailing Team, 2015-2016 College Sailing All-Academic Team, Brown Outdoor Leadership Training

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Junior Spring Semester Abroad

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The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is an outdoor education school with courses covering foundational outdoor skills.

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Activities and Societies: Cum Laude Society, Orientation Leader, Science Club for Girls, MSPCA Volunteer