Jesse Malo
South Kingstown
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Rhode Island Mooring Services Inc., excelling in project management and team leadership. Highly organized and productivity-driven, I successfully negotiated contracts and implemented efficiency systems, ensuring on-time project delivery. Passionate about conservation and skilled in data analysis, I thrive in collaborative environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Shell Fisherman
RI Department Of Environmental Management
- Transplanted polluted quahogs from Greenwich bay into clean spawning sanctuaries around Narragansett Bay, Coastal salt ponds, and Block island.
- Worked with wildlife biologists to improve fishery opportunities and replenish stock in over-fished areas.
Department Manager
Rhode Island Mooring Services Inc.
04.2015 - Current
- Monitor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Survey sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Supervised team of construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Negotiated contracts with customers, suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Led design and development of residential and commercial mooring systems.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients, town and government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable, high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Led weekly production and operations meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for owner review.
- Managed 1200 mooring systems with an average of 700 annual customers.
- Oversee multiple town and private business contracts.
General Contractor
Self-employeed
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Interior and exterior painting and power-washing
- Brushcutting, mowing, and chainsaw work
- Carpentry repair, patio and walkway masonry
Naturalist (seasonal)
Watch Hill Conservation District
04.2013 - 09.2013
- Enforced regulations of conservation land and educated public user through outreach programs
- Created and maintained trails, enclosures, and signage to protect fragile biota
- Monitored water quality for 4 sites as part of Watershed Watch
- Assisted researched from area universities in bird and plant inventories.
Store Manager
South County Harvest
06.2011 - 01.2013
- Performed daily operations for a large indoor/outdoor horticultural center.
- Ordered, stocked and trained with product representatives.
- Handed publicity, staffing, and advertising.
- Provided expert customer service and horticultural expertise.
Shellfish Warden
Town of New Shoreham
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Enforced regulations of the town's shellfish grounds.
- Provided conservation education to the public.
- Prepared and delivered monthly reports to town regarding the fisheries health and population.
Research Assistant
RI Department Of Environmental Management
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Produced GIS maps that show the radiolocations and home ranges of all monitored woodcock.
- Analyzed data using GIS computer systems to determine habits of woodcock.
- Created educational/research posters for Woodcock Initiative for the site demonstration area as outreach to private land owners.
- Developed a set of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for habitat management of woodcock and other early successful forest birds on private and state lands.
Beach Manager (seasonal)
Town of North Kingstown
2007 - 2008
- Supervised a staff of 20 lifeguards and 5 gate personnel.
- Developed public relation liaison skills, 500+ patrons per day.
- Initially started as a lifeguard (2003-05) and head guard (2005-06)
- Responsible for hiring, scheduling, payroll, and disciplinary actions.
Education
No Degree - Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program
Rhode Island Marine Trades Association
Rhode Island03-2015
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife And Conservation Biology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island, RI05-2010
Skills
- Excellent time management
- Highly Organized
- Well Spoken
- Multi-tasking
- Productivity Driven
- Team Leader
- Works well with others
- Fast Learner
- Data Input and Analysis
- Computer Skills
- Passion for sales
Timeline
Department Manager
Rhode Island Mooring Services Inc.
04.2015 - Current
Naturalist (seasonal)
Watch Hill Conservation District
04.2013 - 09.2013
General Contractor
Self-employeed
02.2013 - 04.2015
Store Manager
South County Harvest
06.2011 - 01.2013
Shellfish Warden
Town of New Shoreham
06.2010 - 09.2010
Research Assistant
RI Department Of Environmental Management
05.2009 - 05.2010
Shell Fisherman
RI Department Of Environmental Management
Beach Manager (seasonal)
Town of North Kingstown
2007 - 2008
No Degree - Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program
Rhode Island Marine Trades Association
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife And Conservation Biology
University of Rhode Island