Jade Bosco
Cape Coral
Summary
Experienced educational program curator, director and marine biologist, with a strong track record of creating and driving high-impact public outreach programs. Passionate about cultivating environmental stewardship in communities through engaging programs and events. Technically skilled in project management, data handling, multidisciplinary collaboration, and volunteer recruitment. Dedicated to improving the resilience of Florida's coastal ecosystems through inspiring storytelling and academic partnerships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Roctopus EcoTrust, Roctopus Dive
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed & delivered 4-12 week Marine Ecology & Divemaster programs, produced detailed program curricula, lesson plans & engaging educational materials for diverse audiences.
- Developed bespoke 4-12 week educational diving courses and managed operations & logistics for residential GapForce programs.
- Wrote and delivered engaging community lectures for diverse audiences in non-traditional settings with over 100 attendees.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with stakeholders (WWF Thailand, Koh Tao Municipality), enhancing collaboration and support.
- Oversaw staff & student schedules & assignments to handle programming demands and ensure certification of every student.
- Used digital marketing techniques to increase volunteer recruitment & community attendance for island-wide events.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional program outcomes within budget and time constraints.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Established the artificial coral reef project, transplanting >1500 corals of opportunity using cable tie and epoxy techniques, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Authored bi-annual project proposals and reports for local government, NGOs and external project sponsors.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth and monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
Big Blue Conservation Manager
Big Blue Diving Resort
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Developed and delivered bespoke residential marine ecology courses for students from Global Leadership Adventures (USA), encompassing educational sessions in non-traditional settings (e.g. beach, boat etc) and water-based citizen science activities, inclusive of meals, accommodation and transport.
- Pitched, wrote, and delivered the International School of Samui 2-week Marine Conservation Program, including engaging educational sessions, mini-science projects, career advice sessions and Try SCUBA classes for every student from kindergarten to 11th grade (over 300 pupils).
- Won the Responsible Thailand Award in the Marine and Nature category for my work in education and conservation.
- Oversaw daily dive operations including risk assessments, SCUBA gear maintenance, safety equipment checks, supply orders, and student bookings/accommodation.
- Coordination across departments to plan boat excursions and manage SCUBA equipment rental.
- Implemented and maintained the Big Blue artificial coral reef and coral nursery.
- Streamlined data management processes within the organization by designing and implementing effective database systems for storing, accessing, and analyzing large volumes of information.
- Presented findings at national conferences, increasing visibility of research projects within the scientific community.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing management strategies by analyzing long-term datasets related to outplanted fragment growth and species diversity.
Postgraduate Teaching Assistant (hybrid)
University of Exeter
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Supervised undergraduate students in practical classes in the lab and field, such as dissections, and biodiversity surveys and collection of specimens from marine and freshwater environments.
- Hosted and assess graded discussion practical exams, integrating technology for remote teaching during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Graded undergraduate assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Laboratory Technician
University of Exeter
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared and supervised undergraduate practical classes such as dissections, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and microscopy
- Maintained and reordered supplies of reagents for academic teaching and research staff
- Supported academic teaching staff in college-wide community outreach events such as Science in the Square (Falmouth, UK) and annual international field trips (Galápagos).
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
Regional Manager (seasonal)
Society for the Protection of Turtles
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Managed a team of 8-12 volunteers monitoring turtle nesting activity across 29 beaches on the eastern peninsula
- Trained volunteers in the identification of nesting activity for green (Chelonia mydas) and loggerhead (Caretta caretta) turtles and as tagging techniques.
- Responsible for daily operations and maintenance of a research station in Cyprus, including account balancing, vehicle repairs, and volunteer accommodation, welfare and scheduling.
- Organized and hosted hatchling release events to raise funds for base upkeep.
- Organized and hosted educational turtle nesting tours for the public and visiting researchers.
- Engaged with the local fishing community to reduce turtle bycatch, leading to the establishment of the Cyprus Bycatch Project.
- Patrolled the beach to ensure compliance of beach users with local species and habitat protection laws.
- Performed turtle necropsies in an on-site lab to extract and analyze consumed plastics.
- Entered primary data into Excel; utilized QGIS for spatial data visualization
- Cared for hatchlings excavated from partially predated nests; released over 7,000 turtle hatchlings during the 2018 season.
Education
Master of Science by Research - Biological Sciences
University of Exeter
United Kingdom07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Exeter
United Kingdom06-2019
Skills
- Project Management
- Public Engagement
- Strategic Leadership
- Staff Development
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Operations Management
- Field Work & Environmental Assessment
- Writing & Reporting
- Research & Data Analysis
Certification
Florida Drivers License (2025)
CWCI Beach Driver Training, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (2025)
Transport, Holding and Handling of Gopher Tortoises, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (2025)
Gopher Tortoise Release Certificate, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (2025)
Wildlife Observation Certificate, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (2025)
First Aid and CPR, American Red Cross (2025)
Coral Restoration Instructor, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Thailand (2023)
PADI Open Water SCUBA Instructor (2020)
Timeline
Program Director
Roctopus EcoTrust, Roctopus Dive
09.2022 - 12.2024
Big Blue Conservation Manager
Big Blue Diving Resort
01.2021 - 09.2022
Postgraduate Teaching Assistant (hybrid)
University of Exeter
01.2019 - 01.2021
Laboratory Technician
University of Exeter
01.2019 - 12.2019
Regional Manager (seasonal)
Society for the Protection of Turtles
05.2018 - 10.2018
Master of Science by Research - Biological Sciences
University of Exeter
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Exeter
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