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Jordan Joplin

Jordan Joplin

Austin,TX

Summary

Wildlife, biology, photography, adventure, and exploration are my biggest passions in life. Currently I have traveled to over 35 countries with which those experiences have shaped me as the person I am today and will forever be grateful for. My experiences have taught me to be fearless in life while still being safe. I have scuba dived with bull sharks without a cage, photographed wild rhinos while being introduced to the head of the anti poaching canine unit in Africa, taught underprivileged children how to swim and was offered my own science teacher position while I was in Cape Town. I have worked on a great white shark cage diving boat, climbed Machu Picchu, trained muay thai in Thailand for four months, became a yoga instructor, personal trainer, nutritionist, MMA conditioning specialist, and stretching/ flexologist. I have a serious hunger for learning new skills and I like to stay active and adventurous and currently play polo on horseback and hockey. I have tracked wild mustangs, wolves, bobcats etc etc.


What I want out of life most is adventure and meaningful connections. Each culture I experience I find I learn something new about life and myself. It makes me sad to think that I don't have enough days in my life to see the entire world or experience every culture or specie out there. However, I will do my best to experience as much as possible and leave a good imprint behind.


I am genuinely interested in the intern position and becoming full time after that. My dream is to be fully capable of the duties and skills that are required to sail the entire world and experience the conditions and wildlife we will encounter. Because of that, I believe I am a good fit for y'alls boat because I am eager to learn, genuinely interested, hard working, excited, intelligent, and maintain a happy attitude which is incredibly important for boat life since we will always be around each other. Based on the work that is done on this boat, I feel that genuine connections / friendships would be easy to make as y'all work in fields that I find extremely interesting and impressive. I will attach a few of the photos I have taken on my adventures and I look forward to seeing more of y'alls work as well.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Hunting/ Conservation

D. Sefton
01.2019 - Current
  • communicate with hunters/ conservationists
  • gunsmith work
  • talk with owners of hunting operations/ land
  • promote/ ensure gun safety
  • help maneuver bird dogs/ animal safety/ commands
  • ensure proper documentation, legal limits, and equipment
  • Promoted responsible stewardship of natural resources by teaching clients principles of sustainable hunting practices.
  • Contributed to wildlife conservation efforts by adhering to local regulations and promoting ethical hunting practices.
  • Utilized knowledge of local flora and fauna to enhance the overall outdoor experience for clients beyond the primary focus on hunting pursuits.
  • Developed and maintained strong professional relationships with local outfitters, vendors, and fellow guides.

Deckhand

Dianne Dubuc
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Trolled for King Salmon and Silvers while managing safe release of undersized fish and also complying with legal fish and game standards/ laws/ limits.
  • Learned important terms/ skills such as knots, fathoms, navigation, weather, basic operating requirements, boat safety, working under pressure, and making quick decisions to avoid emergencies.
  • Identified potential hazards on board promptly; implemented corrective measures to reduce risk exposure for crew members and passengers alike.
  • Supported loading and unloading processes, ensuring proper cargo handling and minimized risk of damage.
  • Maintained accurate logs of activities on board the vessel, enabling streamlined record-keeping and reporting processes.
  • Monitored weather patterns while underway to inform appropriate course adjustments and maintain schedule adherence.
  • Handled lines during mooring operations efficiently, securing the vessel safely at designated locations.
  • Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
  • Controlled/ operated dangerous equipment such as downriggers, heavy weights, engine room mechanics, lines, and sharp objects.
  • Implemented effective communication with team members, ensuring smooth coordination during critical operations.

Deckhand

Bob Weinberg
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
  • Learned to work with little sleep
  • Performed maintenance tasks such as repairing nets
  • Contributed to efficient operations by maintaining a clean and organized deck environment.
  • Communicated clearly, concisely and politely with passengers and crew members.
  • Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
  • Operated winches, cranes, and other deck machinery proficiently, resulting in efficient completion of tasks.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly learning new procedures or technologies introduced into daily routines on board the vessel.
  • Managed inventory of supplies on board the vessel effectively to ensure adequate resources were available for crew needs.
  • Identified potential hazards on board promptly; implemented corrective measures to reduce risk exposure for crew members and passengers alike.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Biology

St. Edward's University
Austin, TX
05-2021

Skills

  • Scuba Instructor in five specialties: open water/EFR, deep diver, nitrox, search and rescue, ship wreck, and shark/ coral conservation
  • Solo traveled to 35 countries
  • wildlife/ landscape photography with drones, sony equipment, film (analog)
  • animal behavior/ wildlife tracking
  • passion for adventure/ global discovery
  • 28 day intensive wilderness survival school showcasing proficiency in making fire by hand, navigation, safety, good judgement, and competence/ good decision making in dangerous/ life threatening situations
  • works well with others, maintains good attitude under stress/ pressure, provides good work attitude environment, hardworking, team player, independent, loves to learn new skills and hobbies
  • passion for wildlife, photography, and boating skills (always excited to learn and participate)
  • license to carry weapons concealed or openly, as well as extensive knowledge and safe handling of weapons
  • lots of time face to face with dangerous animals while avoiding threatening confrontation
  • lived on a game reserve while studying big game animals and the serious interactions of day to day life with poachers/ conservationists ( first night in Africa our rhino was shot 200 feet from where I was sleeping, poachers cut off her face and there was a man hunt in the bush and we were on lockdown for our own safety, I could hear all of it This interaction make me realize how serious and severe poaching really is)
  • boat experience and film experience
  • will never complain about how long an expedition is because traveling and wildlife are my deepest passions

Timeline

Deckhand

Dianne Dubuc
07.2024 - 09.2024

Deckhand

Bob Weinberg
06.2024 - 07.2024

Hunting/ Conservation

D. Sefton
01.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Biology

St. Edward's University
Jordan Joplin