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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

• Manage a diving team of 30+ people• Conduct rescue drills and scenarios for all dive team members• Adhere to all commercial diving guidelines set forth by OHSA and the Canadian government• Responsible for conducting First Responder (CPR) and Emergency Oxygen Provider courses• Perform hands on in water training of new divers involving large shark and ray species• Responsible for interviewing and hiring of new diving staff• Assisting veterinary staff with procedures… Show more • Manage a diving team of 30+ people• Conduct rescue drills and scenarios for all dive team members• Adhere to all commercial diving guidelines set forth by OHSA and the Canadian government• Responsible for conducting First Responder (CPR) and Emergency Oxygen Provider courses• Perform hands on in water training of new divers involving large shark and ray species• Responsible for interviewing and hiring of new diving staff• Assisting veterinary staff with procedures including necropsies of large animals• Performing water quality testing and data entry for multiple animal exhibits• Assisting with coordinating science based projects and animal behaviour studies• Servicing of Scuba equipment and pressurized SCUBA cylinders• Leading husbandry staff in animal care and tank maintenance Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Manage a diving team of 20-30 people• Conduct rescue drills and scenarios for all dive team members• Adhere to all dive guidelines set forth by OSHA and the Canadian government• Responsible for the up keep and inventory of all first aid and emergency scuba equipment• Perform hands on in water training of new divers• Responsible for interviewing and hiring of new diving staff• Servicing of Scuba equipment and pressurized SCUBA cylinders• Perform energetic… Show more • Manage a diving team of 20-30 people• Conduct rescue drills and scenarios for all dive team members• Adhere to all dive guidelines set forth by OSHA and the Canadian government• Responsible for the up keep and inventory of all first aid and emergency scuba equipment• Perform hands on in water training of new divers• Responsible for interviewing and hiring of new diving staff• Servicing of Scuba equipment and pressurized SCUBA cylinders• Perform energetic, educational, and entertaining dive shows for guests.• Diving with a Full Face (GFFM) Communication Mask• Have knowledge of all exhibits and species in each exhibit• Assists husbandry staff in animal care, food prep, and tank maintenance. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Instructor for Private students in various specialty courses• Helping retail assist customers interested in Scuba related equipment• Servicing of all scuba related equipment from multiple brands, including; - Regulators (1st and 2nd Stages) - BCD's - Computers • Visual Inspection of all scuba cylinders

Toronto, Canada Area

Here I learned to identify native and invasive mammal, avian, and reptile species specific to southern Ontario and spent 150 hours conducting dietary experiments on resident animals. Using the data collected from the experiments, I created a database of species specific diets that future volunteers will use to prepare and distribute food to the wildlife patients. This database also includes observation based health metrics to help volunteers determine if the animals are improving in their… Show more Here I learned to identify native and invasive mammal, avian, and reptile species specific to southern Ontario and spent 150 hours conducting dietary experiments on resident animals. Using the data collected from the experiments, I created a database of species specific diets that future volunteers will use to prepare and distribute food to the wildlife patients. This database also includes observation based health metrics to help volunteers determine if the animals are improving in their condition prior to release. Completion of this database required me to independently research diets for species that were not currently available in the wildlife centre as well as developing an understanding of species foraging habits, and normal behaviors Show less

Newdegate, Western Australia

Hands-on experience in managing overall operations of farm. Duties included animal breeding and raising procedures such as shearing, crutching, tagging, castration, and herding. Cultivating soil and sow crops on a large scale. Perform chemical spraying activities to ensure weed control, harvesting crops by using heavy machinery such as a harvester and tractors. Barn and small engine repairs as well as fencing

Melbourne, Australia

Helped lead a team of 4-7 staff members in completing fast paced tasks including meal preparation, customer service, money management, and service of alcoholic beverages. As team leader I completed multiple tasks at one time and learned to critically think and problem solve in a high stress environment

St. Francis Xavier University

To maintain unicellular green algal cultures, as well as: formulation of liquid and solid algal growth media, the periodic transfer of algal cultures, assisting Supervisor with growth and maintenance of larger volume liquid cultures and occasionally assist with experimentation.

Antigonish, Ns

Worked to co-develop an alternative project for an introductory biochemistry course that was then presented during the Maritime Natural Products Conference. Much of the daily work was completely independently using specialized equipment and computer programs, and required daily record logs.

South Shore, Nova Scotia

Red Cross Swim Instructor and supervisor of between 6 and 10 children per class. Allowed me to gain confidence with public speaking and team leading. I was also able to develop creative problem solving skills while planning fun yet informative lessons.

Bachelor’S Degree, Biology

Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer Program (Goalkeeper), X-Scuba Society (Scuba Diving), Biology Society

Wildlife And Forestry Conservation Diploma, Environmental Law And Wildlife Husbandry

Provincial, territorial, and federal laws protecting wildlife, types of violations, and rights of private citizens Elements involved.