Matthew Mitchell
Old Orchard Beach,ME
Summary
Experienced Deckhand who thrives on adventure and finds productivity through an ever changing work environment. Holds a strong desire to share passion and knowledge of the natural world and how better to protect it.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Naturalist
Granite State Whale Watch
05.2024 - Current
- Promote education on ecology, natural resources and environmental concerns to passengers through narration and personable interaction
- Photo identification of species and individuals
- Research data collection and editing
Deckhand/Media Manager
Granite State Whale Watch
05.2019 - Current
- Experience maintaining functional parts of commercial passenger vessel
- Photography/videography
- Social Media Handler (Instagram/Facebook)
- Maintain cleanliness and safety aboard vessel
- Concessions
Assistant Educator
Florida Oceanographic Society
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided informal education of local environment and species
- Two or three 30-minute educational programs each day on topics varying from stingrays and sharks, wild and non-releasable sea turtles, and Florida gamefish and environmental issues
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of New England
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Drafted research screeners, survey questionnaires, and discussion guides
- rafted research screeners, survey questionnaires, and discussion guides Assisted team with preparing presentations and reports highlighting research findings for diverse audiences
- Managed, conducted, and reported on small research projects independently
- Shark Fishing/Tagging
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing Concentration
University of New England
12.2022
Skills
- Informal education
- Digital Photography
- Drone Videography
- Graphic Design
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
Linkedinprofile
www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-mitchell07302a1a7
Affiliations
- Blue Ocean Society
Timeline
Naturalist
Granite State Whale Watch
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Educator
Florida Oceanographic Society
01.2024 - 05.2024
Deckhand/Media Manager
Granite State Whale Watch
05.2019 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of New England
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing Concentration
University of New England
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