Alexis Araw
Waialua,HI
Summary
Hardworking professional with a diverse skillset in effectively navigating numerous commercial vessels with wild animals and unpredictable weather conditions. I have developed strong discipline, leadership, and safety skills that have made me a robust individual and a motivated student. With a science-based background and knowledge of conducting and publishing research, I have been able to excel in my Associate Degree in Nursing Program at KCC. I am motivated to finish my program and find a job as an RN in the state of Hawaii.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Boat Captain
Haleiwa Shark Tours & One Ocean Diving
09.2017 - Current
- Lead shark tours three miles offshore in often strong wind and swell conditions. Entered data during each tour consisting of various weather and shark behavior notes to evaluate the overall presence of different species along the ledge.
- Maintained vessel seaworthiness through regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
- Enhanced crew performance by providing comprehensive training in navigation, safety procedures, and emergency response drills.
Volunteer
Queen's Medical Center- West Oahu
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked in Telemetry and MedSurg units assisting in answering patient call lights, restocking medical and sanitary items, assisting patients in ordering meals, removing soiled items, discharging patients, and delivering patient samples to the lab.
Outreach Worker
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided K-12 educational presentations focused on Plastic Pollution, and encouraging the next generation to refuse using single-use plastics and become stewards of the oceans.
Field Researcher
Hawaii Island Hawksbill Recovery Project
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Monitored, tagged, and collected data on nesting female Hawksbill sea turtles on the Big Island.
- Assisted in hatchling releases and nest excavations.
- Provided public outreach to educate community members about the research and management efforts being done to protect the species and ways the community can help protect them and other marine animals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2014
Skills
- Basic Life Support Certification
- PADI Divemaster
- Master Merchant Mariner Credential of vessels less than 50 gross register tons near coastal waters
- Record-keeping, Data Entry, and Data collection
- Public Speaking
References
Kala Alexander - Haleiwa Shark Tours 808 646-0181
Saba Kam APRN - KCC Nursing Instructor saba@hawaii.edu
Timeline
Volunteer
Queen's Medical Center- West Oahu
08.2021 - 10.2022
Marine Boat Captain
Haleiwa Shark Tours & One Ocean Diving
09.2017 - Current
Outreach Worker
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii
09.2016 - 01.2018
Field Researcher
Hawaii Island Hawksbill Recovery Project
08.2014 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kapiolani Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of California Santa Cruz
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