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Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

Directing the blue economy team to design and deliver investable projects that create revenue for communities co-managing marine protected areas.Coordinated experts, farmers, researchers, and field staff to evaluate and design aquaculture projects in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Zanzibar.Successfully engaged with potential institutional and private investors.Delievered presentations at conferences and meetings.

Zürich Area, Switzerland

1. Fair Trade Program Manager- Develop, implement, and manage improvements to fishery and aquaculture fair trade certification- Develop social compliance monitoring and auditing schemes for seafood harvest and production- Design, fund raise, develop and manage small-scale aquaculture fair trade project including 324 farmers and their families- Implementation with farming cooperative, fishing communities, exporters' association, and seafood manufacturers- Enable audit processes and compliance requirements- Recruit, train, manage and support local team2. Blue Economy Project Manager- Design, develop and manage a restorative aquaculture project in Indonesian Borneo that involved creating a new business plan for certified seafood and carbon credit financing to improve livelihoods of small scale farmers- Fund raise over EUR 1.8 million for implementation- Coordinate with local NGOs, government leaders and liaise with international conservation organisations; IUCN, UNIDO- Presentations and discussions at high-level international conference3. Sustainable Seafood Consultant- Assess and evaluate value chains in small-scale fisheries in developing economies- Prepared technical documents- Focused on route to market strategies connecting end buyers with local processors and harvesting associations- Developed and implemented seafood traceability systems along with brand and product development.4. Supply Chain Management- Connect market actors with fishing communities to support development and deliver improvements- Develop products, design packaging, schedule production- Design and implement seafood traceability system- Raw material harvest and product production planning- Carbon footprint analysis and marketing

Ecuador, Namibia, Bali

- Develop and deliver field courses in photography and conservation- Handle logistics and operations for student groups traveling through Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands and Namibia- Coordinate community service projects and adventure excursions- Work on a team to deliver exceptional tours to high-needs groups

Zürich Area, Switzerland

Data collection, analysis, and managementScientific report writing and translationConference presentationsSurvey preparation and execution

Birmensdorf, Switzerland

Preparation of published article in a peer-reviewed journal based on my master thesis.Development of an online web-learning tool.

- Work closely with fishers, First Nations groups, and scientists to coordinate underwater surveys for various fisheries- Lead a dive team on multi-day survey trips to remote areas- Perform underwater surveys using Scuba

- Research, prepare, and write survey reports for publication- Coordinating with DFO's lead abalone biologist and other scientists

Vancouver, Canada Area

- Escort groups of up to 50 international students on multi-day excursions to Canada and the US- Drive a 25 passenger bus while guiding.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Educate and entertain guests on eight hour wildlife watching excursions- Professionally handle emergencies and ensure safety of guests and crew- Captain jet propelled boat in open water

- Escort groups of up to 21 clients on tours to over 30 countries- Coordinate logistics using several languages in diverse environments- Liaise with local agents to execute itineraries

- Coordinate delivery of all aspects of customer service at the Olympic hockey arena- Lead, manage, and support Team Leaders and Hosts- Supervise handling of accredited guests, Olympic Family, press, and athletes

- Conduct field surveys to gather data on invertebrate and fish populations- Underwater habitat assessment- Underwater photography and filming- Specimen identification and collection- Assist in development of research methodology and assessment techniques- Operate small research vessel along with navigational tools

Bali, Indonesia

- Escort international clients on multi-day dive excursions to sites in Bali.- Liaise with local staff to deliver custom itineraries.- Teach international clients how to scuba dive.

Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand

- Train, lead, and supervise volunteers during research activities- Collect and process photo-identification, population, and behavioural data of Lagenornhynschus obscurus and other marine species- Support all aspects of field project logistics

Costa Rica

- Train, guide, and supervise volunteers doing research on remote beaches in Costa Rica- Conduct field research on nesting populations of sea turtles- Work closely with local officials while communicating in various languages- Work with local schools and management officials in various languages to encourage sustainable resource use

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Led interpretive shows with dolphins, belugas, sea lions, otters, sharks, fishes- Guided animal encounters; introduced guests to hands on experiences with marine mammals - Designed and led public education programs focusing on marine conservation- Conducted live dive shows in large exhibits, including the Canadian west coast and Indo-Pacific- Assisted in animal husbandry of marine mammals, fishes, invertebrates, birds, reptiles

Master Of Science Eth In Environmental Sciences (Msc Eth Environmental Sc.), Environmental Science, 5.27

Major in Human-environment Systems Courses: Renewable Energy Technologies, Environmental Regulation International Environmental Politics.

Master Of Science In Arctic Biology, Arctic Biology

Field course: Ecosystem Based Management of Arctic Marine Systems

Unrestricted Commercial Scuba Diver, Scuba Diving

Padi Instructor Development Course, Open Water Scuba Instructor

Bachelor'S Of Science, Ecology And Environmental Biology

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Bachelor'S Of Science, Study Abroad Program

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Study Abroad Student Exchange Program

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Dean'S List, Scholars Advantage Award

Bachelor of Science