Bridget Hott
Key Largo
Summary
Diligent marine professional with experience in environmental stewardship, project management, and knowledge of local regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, flexible with changing needs, reliable in all situations. Skills include habitat restoration, environmental impact assessments, and data analysis. Known for integrity, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Conservation Specialist & Dive Instructor
Rainbow Reef Dive Center
Key Largo, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Worked inter-departmentally between Boat/Instructor Crew, Conservation Team, Instructor Development Team, and Office Staff..
- Developed outreach materials to raise awareness about ocean conservation initiatives and implemented educational workshops on sustainable diving practices for divers and tourists.
- Managed grant applications and reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and timelines.
- Coordinated multi-agency collaboration efforts for successful implementation of large-scale conservation projects.
- Lead Dive Professional for the Iconic Reef Guardians. Responsible for training new Guardians and dive program customers, promoting dive trips, and ensuring protocols are followed. Trained in Passive Nursery Tour, Coral Health Experience, Fish & Invertebrate Surveys, and Snail Removal Experience.
- Partnered with Coral Restoration Foundation to build and maintain all aspects of the in-water Tavenier nursery.
- Assisted with in-water training for Mote Marine Lab volunteer divers and maintained on-land coral raceways.
- Instructed diverse groups ranging from recreational to professional divers in safe practices and techniques.
- Trained and mentored junior instructors on best practices and operational procedures while contributing to their professional growth and skill improvement.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying current on certification standards and implementing necessary updates in course materials.
- Relevant Dive Instructor certifications: IDC Staff Instructor; PADI AWARE Shark + Coral Conservation; Coral Reef Research Diver; Fish ID; Dive Against Debris.
Dive Officer and Science & Engagement Officer
Global Vision International
Caqalai, Fiji
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Simultaneously ran the dive and science programs on a remote research base located in a Marine Reserve in the Fiji Islands, specializing in collecting data on local marine flora and fauna to ensure long-term food supply to nearby communities.
- Oversaw up to four reef surveys per day, with teams of 4-6 people, five days a week, from boat or shore accessible sites.
- Devised and implemented survey schedule to ensure efficient data collection over all survey sites & depth ranges.
- Conducted monthly training for new arrivals on relevant species information, underwater survey techniques, dive courses, and Emergency First Response training.
- Projects personally developed: Rapid Habitat Assessments, Mangrove Rejuvenation Project, & Coral Bleaching Tracking.
- Generated and presented annual reports to local stakeholders, showcasing data trends for the year and how findings can be applied to ease stress in local communities.
- Maintained records such as: marine survey data (fish, invertebrates, and benthic species); maintenance logs for dive, science, and first-aid equipment; staff and volunteer training and medical files; fire-safety logs.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Marine Biology
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2016
Skills
- PADI IDC Staff Instructor
- Lead Guardian for Iconic Reef Guardians
- Ecosystem monitoring
- Field research techniques
- Invasive species control
- First aid and safety
- Emergency response
- Multitasking abilities
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Conservation Specialist & Dive Instructor
Rainbow Reef Dive Center
08.2022 - Current
Dive Officer and Science & Engagement Officer
Global Vision International
03.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelors of Science - Marine Biology
College of Charleston