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Jax Richards

Honolulu,HI

Summary

Undergraduate student at the University of Hawaii studying Global Environmental Science. An experienced waterman pursuing studies to better understand our planet and ocean to protect it for future generations to come.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Ocean Lifeguard (Seasonal)

Newport Beach
05.2018 - Current
  • Insuring the safety of thousands of swimmers, surfers, and beachgoers daily by educating the public of ocean hazards, making rescues, and responding to medical aids at a moment's notice.

Surf Forecasting

SURFER forecast / Surfable.co
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Delivered easy to understand surf and weather information to the public by using a variety of weather/swell models.
  • Wrote a weekly blog post consisting of surf/weather observations and forecasts.

Surfline Internship

Surfline
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Shadowed Kevin Wallis, director of forecasting at Surfline from 2018-2019.
  • Gained experience with wave models and forecasting.

Education

Global Environmental Science (BS) -

University of Hawaii Manoa
Honolulu

Relevant Classes

  • Oceanography 100 (MRSC A100)/ Ocean Lab (201)
  • Introduction to the Environment, Climate Change, & Sustainability (OCN/GES 102, SUST 112)
  • Surf Science and Culture (ORE 203)
  • Global Environmental Change (GES 311)
  • Atmospheric Science (ATMO 200)
  • Advanced Mathematics ERTH/OCN 312

Other

  • President of Surfrider Foundation club at NHHS 2019-2020
  • Beach Cleanup Coordinator at UH Surfrider club 2022-present
  • Volunteer for Blue Water Task force at Surfrider 2022-2023
  • Intern at Oceana and BAPPC 2023

Awards

  • Junior Lifeguard of the Year - 2017 (All-State California)
  • Coach's Award & Zach Award- Newport Harbor HS Surf Team

Timeline

Surf Forecasting

SURFER forecast / Surfable.co
04.2021 - 05.2022

Ocean Lifeguard (Seasonal)

Newport Beach
05.2018 - Current

Surfline Internship

Surfline
01.2018 - 01.2019

Global Environmental Science (BS) -

University of Hawaii Manoa

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