Resume

 Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership (anticipated completion 2026)

Concentration in Organization Development

University of Southern Maine; Portland, Maine

Master of Policy, Planning & Management

Concentration in Nonprofit & Public Management

Muskie School, University of Southern Maine; Portland, Maine

Master of Science in Natural Resources

Concentration in Residential Environmental Education & Interpretation

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science: Wildlife Care & Education

Minor in Adventure Therapy

Unity College; Unity, Maine

 

Selected Work Experience

Programs & Communications Manager, UMaine Darling Marine Center, Walpole, ME; 2019-current

  • Develop and coordinate all programs

  • Schedule and track all scientific, education and engagement programs

  • Coordinate all internal and external communication

  • Support community engagement, research, creativity, student recruitment and retention, philanthropy, alumni relations and developing a sense of community for resident students

 

Custom Program Coordinator, Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, Camden, ME; 2019

  • Managed all course logistics and was client point person from post contract to program initiation

  • Program design including curriculum development, educational effectiveness and relevance                      

  • Generation and dissemination of marketing materials and presentations to custom program clients

  • Course advisor for open enrollment and custom program participants

  • Medically screened individual participants for extended backcountry expeditions

  • Managed and created website for custom programs

  • Utilized CRM database (Salesforce) to manage clients, participants and programming

 

Chief Mate & Medical Officer, Ocean Passages, Portland, ME; 2017               

  • Worked and lived aboard 130’ Sailing School Vessel

  • Managed a team of 9 professional crew                                                                                                                                        

  • Hired, trained and supervised shipboard crew

  • Planned and operated multi-week and semester long programming for participants aged 14-24

  • Developed and implemented sail training curriculum

  • Managed high intensity maintenance periods for vessel with subcontractors and crew

 

University & Research Director, Chincoteague Bay Field Station, Wallops Is., VA; 2015-2017

  • Liaised with faculty and administrators from 11 consortium member universities

  • Summer session coordinator with 175-225 students in up to 20, 3-credit university courses

  • Undergraduate, graduate and postdoc research coordinator and technician

  • Marine technician and mate aboard 40’&50’ research vessels, coastal and up to 80 miles offshore

  • Scientific equipment resource management, acquisition, maintenance and repair

  • Made academic policy and annual calendar in conjunction with university representatives  

  • Aquarist and animal husbandry supervisor, tanks 10-2,000+ gallons, for both display and research

  • Field experience coordinator, instructor, field guide and kayak guide

  • Managed budget for university and research programs, a program with $500,000+ annual revenue

  • Developed and coordinated a 3-day volunteer alternative spring break for 100 students

  • Hired, trained, and supervised department staff and field station educators

Education Director & Crew, Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island, Newport, RI; 2015

  • Worked and lived aboard 200’ full rigged sailing vessel

  • Developed curriculum for at sea education programs in marine science and sail training

 

Graduate Fellow, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI; 2013-2015

  • Worked and lived at Conserve School an environmentally oriented residential semester school

  • Worked in residence life, monitoring and supporting students in residence halls and activities

  • Assistantships in Field Instruction, Admissions, Recreation Center Coordination, and Academics

  • Led week long backcountry canoe expeditions and three day solo experiences

                                   

Intern Mentor, The Nature Conservancy, New York, NY; Summer 2014

  • Mentored interns participating in Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future program

  • Supervised interns twenty-four hours a day in all aspects of group living and workday

  • Engaged urban youth in conservation activities to encourage becoming environmental stewards

 

 Education Coordinator & Chief Mate, Children’s Maritime Foundation, Long Beach, CA; 2011-2013

  • Aboard the American Pride a 130’ three masted gaff rigged wooden schooner

  • Marine science coordinator: biology, natural history, environmental stewardship and history

  • Adventure based program: sailing, sea kayaking, snorkeling, swimming and hiking

  • Worked with students in 4th-12th grade, adults and volunteers of all ages

  • Conducted all aspects of hiring and training of crew and volunteers

  • Supervised and trained staff during all aspects of ship operation and maintenance

  • As Wilderness EMT operated as Medical Officer aboard

 

Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship, Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary, McCall, ID; 2007

  • Responsible for feeding, cleaning, rescue, release and medical care of many species

  • Maintained facilities and grounds

 

Educator & Deckhand, Camp KIEVE-WAVUS, Nobleboro, ME; 2006

  • Crew and educator aboard 42’ lobster/passenger boat

  • Directed campers in hauling lobster traps, fishing and marine science programming

 

Honors & Awards

Congressional Visit Days, Organization of Biological Field Stations, Stanford, CA; 2017

  • Visited with members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill

  • Meetings were to promote continued support of National Science Foundation funding

 

University of Wisconsin Conserve School Fellowship, Land O’ Lakes, WI; 2013

  • Awarded full funding and position with Conserve School for a two-year residential graduate program

 

Licenses, Certifications & Skills

  •  USCG 100ton Masters License with Auxiliary Sail and Towing Endorsements

  • Certified Wilderness First Responder & Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR+AED)

  • National Association for Interpretation: Certified Interpretative Guide

  • PADI Open Water SCUBA certification

  • Maine Basic Search and Rescue Certificate

  • Trained in Project Learning Tree (PLT) and Project Wild: Flying

  • Gatekeeper Youth Suicide Prevention Certificate

  • Safe Zone Project trained

  • Strong leadership skills gained through Outward Bound Leadership Semester

  • Trained with field experience in: expedition planning, backpacking, flat, whitewater and ocean canoeing, sailing, sea kayaking, winter camping, cross country skiing and trail maintenance