Brian Hochstrasser
Rocky Point,NY
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Fisheries Biologist with over 15 years experience in the field. Utilizes exceptional communication skills to preform outreach and accomplish tasks. Has developed productive working relationships with the fishing industry from New York to North Carolina. Has exceptional knowledge and understanding of how commercial and recreational fisheries operate first hand throughout the East Coast.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mid Atlantic Area Cordinator
AIS Inc
04.2018 - Current
- Cultivating strong relationships working with commercial fisherman of all gear types down the east coast
- Preforming outreach and working hand and hand with fisherman to accomplish tasked sea days by NMFS
- Utilizing conflict resolution skills to deescalate hostile conversations with fisherman who do not agree with the observer program's goals.
- Hired and managed over 20 fisheries observers within the Mid Atlantic (NY, NJ, MD, VA, NC) to maximize productivity
North East Fisheries Observer /Assistant Coordinator
MRAG Americas
01.2013 - 03.2018
- Deployed on commercial fishing vessels to collect data on catch, bi-catch, and interactions with protected species (Marine Mammals, Birds, Sea Turtles and Sturgeon)
- Certified to observer trawl, gillnet, long line, high volume, and pot trap fisheries
- Over 500 days at sea
- Manage over 15 employees and work with NMFS to complete tasked coverage on commercial fishing vessels
Marine Science Intern / Research Assistant
Stony Brook University
09.2008 - 12.2011
- Crewed the schools multiple research vessels assisting with trawl surveys, research projects, and environmental education
- Maintained the wet lab housing native marine species and research experiments
- Preformed research aging hard shell clams to find how harmful algae blooms affected growth rates
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Marine Science
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY12.2012
High School Diploma -
Miller Place High School
Miller Place, NY06.2008
Skills
- Over 10 years experience working with the Mid Atlantic commercial fishing industry
- Over 500 days at sea observing commercial fishing operations in multiple gear types
- In depth knowledge of how commercial fisheries operate throughout the East Coast
- Conflict Resolution
- Fisheries Outreach
- Operations Management
- Project Coordination
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
Certification
- USCG OUPV (6-Pack) Captains License
- USCG 50 ton master Captain's License
- Part Time Charter Boat Captain
- Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver
Timeline
Mid Atlantic Area Cordinator
AIS Inc
04.2018 - Current
North East Fisheries Observer /Assistant Coordinator
MRAG Americas
01.2013 - 03.2018
Marine Science Intern / Research Assistant
Stony Brook University
09.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Marine Science
SUNY Stony Brook
High School Diploma -
Miller Place High School
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