F. DOMINIC RAUZI
Marine Sciences, Sustainability And Environmental Industries, Animal Conservation And Welfare With A Focus On Community Outreach
Corte Madera,CA
Summary
Hardworking, dependable, loyal, and passionate recent college graduate with strong team player skills gained thru multiple internships, study abroad experiences, and scuba diving certification programs. Ready to take on new professional challenges and eager to secure entry-level position within the Marine Sciences industries and highly motivated to learn, grow, and excel to help achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Property Manager
Green Lodge
Bay Area, California
01.2021 - Current
- Property Manager for two properties: Green Lodge Properties, a Conservation Bank (mitigation property/subsidiary of Wild Lands, Inc.) and AOC-SF BayA, LLC
- Duties include general maintenance, landscaping, land clearing, removal of invasive plant species, fire prevention preparation
- Use of ATV
- Supervision of staff house cleaners and sub-contractors
Environmental Internship
South Carolina Biomass Council
Conway & Georgtown, South Carolina
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Researched and co-authored a paper for government use in South Carolina
- The paper outlined the future steps for the SC Biomass /council to work with Coastal students at paid capacity at protecting the trees along the highways of South Carolina
Solar Ambassador and Fellow
Coastal Carolina University/Re-Volv
Conway, South Carolina
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Participated in local community outreach to educated adults and children about solar energy
- Spoke with Georgetown, SC City Council on feasibility of changing solar ordinances and implementing new legislation to promote a more inclusive solar plan
- Presented solar proposal to Brookgreen Gardens and wrote a proposal for a future non-profit to receive solar through the Solar Ambassador Program
- Supervisor: Dr. Pamela Martin
Scuba Internship for 2 Summers
Connect Ocean
Las Catalinas, Guanacaste
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked in dive shop, crewed on dive boat, Safety Officer for kid’s programs and camps, Community Outreach to local youth, Assistant Researcher, Assistant Swim Coach
- Gathered research data with Ocean’s First Institute (Boulder, CO) on sharks and stingrays in conjunction with Connect Ocean and University of Costa Rica
- Worked 5-7 days per week depending on schedule
- Owner: Ernst Van der Pol, Supervisor: Sarah Travers
- Ocean’s First Director: Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza
Camp Counselor/Co-Founder
Pura Vida Camps
Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
04.2013 - 01.2017
- Started as, and helped co-found on-going holiday and summer camp program
- Ran, executed, and promoted basketball, baseball, soccer, teens, art, surf and beach camps for kids ages 7-14
- Supervisor and co-founder: Ximena Bepmale
- Over 200 kids served
Project Leader C.A.S. Creativity, Action, Service
La Paz Community School
Brasilito, Guanacaste , Costa Rica
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Designed, implemented and oversaw once per trimester 3x3 basketball tournaments for the community (6 in total over 2 years) and raised over $1,600 for the purchase of new basketball uniforms for the boys and women’s basketball teams
- Supervisor: Amy Jacobs, CAS Teacher
Turtle Egg Laying Season Internship
Leatherback Turtle Trust
Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Duties included maintenance in Turtle Hatchery, evacuation of turtle nests, recording of hatchery data, participant in a biological study on how the temperature of the sand determines the gender of the turtles, night patrol of beaches to assist turtles when laying eggs, to count eggs and document location of nests, and to ward off poachers
- Supervisor: Terra Dornenfeld
Deep Sea Fishing Internship
GameFisher Deep Sea Fishing Co.
Potrero, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
09.2012 - 01.2012
- Duties included boat assistant during tours, prep boat for guests, maintenance on boat, assisted guests while fishing, clean fish and boat post tour
- Supervisor/owner: Richard Chellemi
Animal Conservtion Volunteer
Kids Saving The Rainforest
Manuel Antonio, Osa Penninsula, Costa Rica
08.2014 - 08.2014
- Duties included feeding animals, cleaning cages, working with doctors, property maintenance, rotation of kitchen duties
- All animals were rescue animals, lived in volunteer quarters
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science, Sustainability, Environ Science
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC 08.2018 - 12.2020
Study Abroad Semester in Australia
Griffith University
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Australia 02.2017 - 07.2017
Study Abroad Semester in New Zealand
SEAmester (Sea Education Association)
New Zealand 09.2016 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Redwood High School
Larkspur, CA 08.2011 - 06.2015
2 Years of High School Study Abroad in Costa Rica -
La Paz Community School
Brasilito, Guanacaste, Costa Rica 08.2012 - 07.2014
Skills
Customer service-focused
undefinedCertification
Dive Master Certification: Completion of program, 60+ (67) open water dives, deep dive over 100 feet, open water and pool training, equipment maintenance. Certification Number: 525969 Certifying Instructor: Marin Diving Center, San Rafael, CA
Hobbies
Fishing, scuba diving, hiking, duck hunting, camping, basketball, baseball and travel
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"If We Save Our Wild Places, We Will Ultimately Save Ourselves."
Steve Irwin
Timeline
Dive Master Certification: Completion of program, 60+ (67) open water dives, deep dive over 100 feet, open water and pool training, equipment maintenance. Certification Number: 525969 Certifying Instructor: Marin Diving Center, San Rafael, CA
05-2022
Emergency First Response Corp. – Primary & Secondary Care CPR/AED/First Aid Certification #22050U2582 Renewed: April 2022 - Marin Diving Center, San Rafael, CA
04-2022
Property Manager
Green Lodge
01.2021 - Current
Environmental Internship
South Carolina Biomass Council
08.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science, Sustainability, Environ Science
Coastal Carolina University
08.2018 - 12.2020
Rescue Diver Certification: There are four open water dives that you have to complete for the PADI Rescue Diver course. During the first two dives, you'll just repeat all of the skills that you did in your confined water component, so it's pretty straightforward. Certification Number: 18100A6089 Certification Level: EFR - Primary Care (CPR) & Sec Care (1st) w/ AED Certifying Instructor: Sarah E Travers, ConnectOcean, Costa Rica
08-2018
Advanced Diver Certification: The course includes five dives: a deep dive below 18m/60f, a navigation dive, and three specialty dives. Gain experience, build confidence and discover your diving abilities. Certification Number: #22060J6766 Certifying Instructor: Ernst V. D. Poll, ConnectOcean, Costa Rica
07-2018
Scuba Internship for 2 Summers
Connect Ocean
05.2018 - 08.2019
Study Abroad Semester in Australia
Griffith University
02.2017 - 07.2017
Study Abroad Semester in New Zealand
SEAmester (Sea Education Association)
09.2016 - 12.2016
Scuba Certification/Open Water: 5 confined water dives, and 4 open water dives: Costa Rica Certification Number: 15120F9797 Certifying Instructor: Ernst V. D. Poll, ConnectOcean, Costa Rica
08-2015
Animal Conservtion Volunteer
Kids Saving The Rainforest
08.2014 - 08.2014
Camp Counselor/Co-Founder
Pura Vida Camps
04.2013 - 01.2017
Turtle Egg Laying Season Internship
Leatherback Turtle Trust
01.2013 - 03.2013
Deep Sea Fishing Internship
GameFisher Deep Sea Fishing Co.
09.2012 - 01.2012
2 Years of High School Study Abroad in Costa Rica -
La Paz Community School
08.2012 - 07.2014
Project Leader C.A.S. Creativity, Action, Service
La Paz Community School
01.2012 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Redwood High School
08.2011 - 06.2015
Solar Ambassador and Fellow
Coastal Carolina University/Re-Volv
01.2000 - 12.2001
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