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Vancouver, BC, CA

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As an Instructor for BIOL 140: Laboratory Investigations in Life Science, I led two 3-hour weekly lab sessions where I mentored twelve student groups in designing and conducting arena experiments that investigated the effects of abiotic factors on the behavior of assigned invertebrate organisms. Throughout the term, I provided comprehensive feedback on.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As a Laboratory Instructor for EOSC 111: Laboratory Exploration of Planet Earth, I facilitated weekly 3-hour lab sessions where students engaged in hands-on exploration of the geological processes that shape our planet. My role involved preparing and organizing lab materials, guiding students through interactive lab activities, and providing clear.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

s a Teaching Assistant for EOSC 114: The Catastrophic Earth – Natural Disasters, I supported the lecturer in delivering interactive, in-class learning experiences in a lecture-based setting. My responsibilities included facilitating active learning, preparing assessments, and grading mid-terms and final examinations to ensure student comprehension and.

Research Assistant

I supported a post-doctoral researcher with a field-based study investigating salmonid habitat use in the Skagit River, BC. Activities included snorkelling, using an acoustic Doppler velocimeter to take velocity measurements, and sampling and processing invertebrate drift samples.

Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada

As part of a small team executing the spring fieldwork for the world’s longest-running steelhead salmon enumeration program on the Keogh River, I was responsible for enumerating and sampling juvenile steelhead and coho, including measuring length, weight, and collecting scale samples. I successfully tagged thousands of juvenile coho using a coded-wire.

Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

I contributed to the 2017 stock assessment activities for chinook and chum salmon on the Chilliwack River. My team focused on chinook dead-pitch surveys, where we walked the river's length to count dead spawners and collected samples for scales, length, and heads. Additionally, I assisted with mark-recapture activities for chum salmon, beach seining for.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As an Onboard Host for the Rocky Mountaineer, I was committed to providing an unparalleled railway experience for guests from around the globe. I engaged passengers by sharing captivating stories about the breathtaking landscapes and rich history along our route while delivering exceptional food and beverage service. My focus on creating a warm and.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

As a team member at a historic brewery, I played a vital role in delivering an exceptional visitor experience. My responsibilities included selling a diverse selection of craft beers, kegs, and merchandise, as well as managing ticket sales for our popular brewery tours. I engaged with tourists, sharing the rich history and brewing traditions of the.

Bergen, Norway

I assisted with research cruises for the Norwegian salmon lice monitoring program in Hardangerfjord, spending 3 to 7 days at sea at a time. This overseas experience allowed me to work with a variety of technical disciplines through the deployment of trawling gear and CTD equipment, fish identification and counts, and the sampling of hatchery-raised smolts.

Exshaw, Alberta, Canada

During my time at summer camp, I worked with youth aged 12 to 16, leading sessions that lasted from two weeks to one month. I supported participants in developing both hard and soft skills related to overnight excursions and leadership. A key highlight of this role was guiding canoe and hiking trips through the western Canadian landscape, which ranged from.

Master Of Science (M.Sc), Oceans And Fisheries

Activities and Societies: Ocean Leaders Fellowship, Global Reporting Programme, UBC Graduate Student Society (GSS), Institute for the.

Post-Degree Diploma (Pdd), Fisheries And Aquaculture, Dean'S Honours List

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc), Combined Honours In Marine Biology And Environment, Sustainability & Society

Activities and Societies: Dalhousie Science Society (DSS), Dalhousie Association of Marine Biology Students (DAMS)

Summer Program

Activities and Societies: Coral Reef Ecology: Reef Response to Environmental Change Ecology and Evolution of Reef Fishes Hands-on courses.

Exchange Programme, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Behaviour and Conservation Ecology, Ice and Climate, Māori Cultural Mapping, Māori Music Performance