Photographer capturing underwater imagery and family portraits with a workflow built for tight deadlines. Delivers polished final images using Lightroom and Photoshop, balancing on-site shooting with efficient editing. Brings visual storytelling shaped by marine fieldwork, outreach, and scientific photo documentation.
Work History
Photographer
1 Year 10 Months
Island Dream Production | 2023.03 - 2025.01
Process 50+ client galleries weekly to keep portrait and underwater shoots moving on schedule.
Capture underwater photography and family portraits for varied assignments across the island.
Deliver polished images under tight deadlines, balancing speed with quality across client requests.
Optimize editing workflow with Lightroom and Photoshop to improve turnaround and consistency.
Administrative Assistant
11 Months
Malama Maui Nui | 2022.09 - 2023.08
Maintained filing records to keep documents organized and easy to retrieve.
Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, organize, and report scientific data accurately.
Coordinated community outreach activities and events with clear communication and dependable follow-through.
Applied strong written and verbal communication to support staff, community members, and event participants.
Prepared reports and maintained organized records to support administrative and scientific work.
Concierge
1 Year 2 Months
Aqualani | 2021.07 - 2022.09
Promoted hotel amenities through engaging conversations tailored to guest preferences and interests.
Delivered professional customer service to diverse clientele with a welcoming, attentive approach.
Maintained detailed knowledge of local culture, attractions, events, and services to guide guest planning.
Field Technician
1 Year
Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commision | 2020.07 - 2021.07
Implemented research improvement initiatives to strengthen departmental processes and support more effective field operations.
Performed GIS analysis to support environmental mapping, site interpretation, and fieldwork planning.
Contributed to biological fieldwork by gathering observations, documenting site conditions, and supporting research activities.
Marine Field Technician
2 Years 1 Month
Maui Marine Institute | 2018.01 - 2020.02
Followed research protocols while collecting field and lab data for marine studies.
Assisted with wildlife stranding and rescue efforts alongside institute staff.
Maintained detailed field notes and entered observations into databases with consistent accuracy.
Marine Naturalist
1 Year 11 Months
Maui Ocean Center | 2016.02 - 2018.01
Delivered engaging talks that translated marine science into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
Planned educational tours and programs that kept activities organized, timely, and visitor-focused.
Coordinated marine education events by supporting logistics, communication, and on-site program flow.
Education
Associate of Science - Sustainable Science Management
University of Hawaii Maui College | Kahului, HI | 05.2020
Skills
Social media management
Content creation
Campaign coordination
Marketing collateral design
Email marketing
Adobe Lightroom
Graphic design
Scientific photo documentation
Data collection
Writing research reports
Outreach event planning
Public speaking
Program coordination
Stakeholder communication
Accomplishments
QUEST scientific diving program
Internship with Surfrider Maui Chapter
Internship with Maui Marine Institute
Certification
Certificate of Competence I & II - Marine Naturalist
References
Meagan Jones - Whale Trust Director (808) 283-1908 - meaganj@hawaii.edu Donna Brown - UH Director of Marine Options Program (808) 283-3423 - donnabro@hawaii.edu Tim Botkin - UH Director of Sustainable Science Management Program botkin@hawaii.edu Fred Styer - Range Complex Sustainment Coordinator with JSL Technologies
(808) 264-4845 - fstyer@hawaii.rr.com
Timeline
Photographer
Island Dream Production
2023.03 - 2025.01Read More
Administrative Assistant
Malama Maui Nui
2022.09 - 2023.08Read More
Concierge
Aqualani
2021.07 - 2022.09Read More
Field Technician
Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commision
2020.07 - 2021.07Read More
Marine Field Technician
Maui Marine Institute
2018.01 - 2020.02Read More
Marine Naturalist
Maui Ocean Center
2016.02 - 2018.01Read More
University of Hawaii Maui College
Associate of Science from Sustainable Science Management