Luna Huertas
Honolulu,HI
Summary
University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Management (2017-2021)
Related Coursework: ArcGIS and Community Planning
- Minor in Spanish Literature and Language (2017-2019)
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deckhand
Captain Max Boat tours
Honolulu, HI
07.2021 - Current
- Ensure water safety for customers of all ocean experience levels for comfortable and fun snorkel tours
- Provide customer service to international and domestic tourists of all ages
- Lead private snorkel tours and educate guests on water safety as well as Hawaiian Sea life
Head Crew
E Sea Divers
Honolulu, HI
03.2021 - Current
- Ensure safety and a memorable experience for customers as well as monitor safety during water sport activities such as paddle boarding, kayaking
- Manage crew members to create a strong and capable work team, including assigning tasks and schedules
- Work with a capacity of 115 people charters and ensure a fun, safe environment as well as educating on the Hawaiian waters and marine life
- Perform repairs and maintenance on the boat including working with fiberglass, sanding/grinding and painting
- Lay and transfer rigging and safely handle lines for a 60 ton vessel
Decision Aid
He'eia National Estuarine Research Reserve
Honolulu, HI
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Aided decision-makers in creating management plans for coastal restoration on the Moku O Loe Island (Coconut Island)
- The research included map-making, benefit cost analysis and effective communication with external resources
- Part of the Environmental Planning Capstone class at University of Hawaii at Manoa, where we were asked to get hand-on experience in our field
Tank Technician
Honolulu Scuba Company
Honolulu, Hawaii
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Volunteered for 4-12 hours a week on a boat
- Ensuring safety of customers by having full oxygen tanks with correct levels of gasses.
- Provide friendly service, making connections and a good experience
Intern
Biorock Indonesia
Bali
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Interned for a Summer In the largest artificial reef reconstruction site in the world
- Maintained the underwater structures, removed trash and predators as well as planted new corals
- Performed around 60 hours of restoration dives
- Picked up on the language and educated myself on the culture through immersion and research
- Helped assist in the welding of the metal structures and placing them underwater
- Assisted in a fire emergency that damaged the electrical equipment
Skills
- People oriented
- Time management
- Organization
- Responsibility
- Work well under pressure
- Conflict resolution
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable
Certification
- Licensed 100 Ton Commercial Vessel Captain
- Certified Rescue Diver
- Certified Emergency First Responder (CPR/AED/First Aid)
- Fema Certifications (NDPTC);
Coastal Hazards and Vulnerability Tools
Community Resilience
Accomplishments
- Certified Wikipedia Editor
- Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish language awarded by the Illinois State Board of Education
Timeline
Decision Aid
He'eia National Estuarine Research Reserve
08.2021 - 12.2021
Deckhand
Captain Max Boat tours
07.2021 - Current
Head Crew
E Sea Divers
03.2021 - Current
Intern
Biorock Indonesia
06.2019 - 08.2019
Tank Technician
Honolulu Scuba Company
07.2017 - 12.2019