Skye Whitney
Newport,OR
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Programs Coordinator
Oregon Coast Aquarium
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for 3 different youth programs to help local teens engage in marine science and conservation.
- Manage and support roughly 50 teens between all 3 of my programs and support the Aquarium's large Adult Volunteer Program as well.
- Supported the organization's DEAI efforts by implementing changes in outreach strategies and making programs more accessible.
- Delivered and developed volunteer training for both adult and youth volunteers.
- Coordinated beach cleanups.
- Completed bimonthly analysis and reading of water quality samples for Surfrider's Blue Water Task Force.
- Worked with Midcoast Watersheds Council to conduct eDNA testing with a group of teen volunteers.
- Started a microplastics community science project to help teens learn more about plastic pollution.
- Provide career exploration support for teens to help them learn about and gain the skills to pursue a career in marine science and education.
Board Member
Legacy Reef Foundation
09.2022 - Current
- Created an online coral reef education platform to spread awareness about the current threats to coral reefs.
- Working with volunteers and other board members to provide different businesses (hotels, restaurants, etc.) with a toolkit to switch to more sustainable businesses practices.
Volunteer Coordinator
Surfrider Coos Bay Chapter
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed volunteer calendar and volunteer coverage for chapter events .
- Recruited new volunteers to participate in chapter events.
- Generated ideas for volunteer retention and increased participation.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote volunteer opportunities and enlist new volunteers including beach cleanups.
Volunteer Program Assistant
Oregon Coast Aquarium
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Coach and mentor youth volunteers on interpretation of exhibits around the aquarium.
- Interpret exhibits at the aquarium, educating guests about marine life and conservation.
- Obtain knowledge of local marine ecosystems and marine life.
Intern
GVI And INAPESCA
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Data analysis of red and rock shrimp population data in the Yucatan Peninsula for INAPESCA.
- Goal was to identify population trends in these species in a variety of areas within the peninsula in order to better understand fishing practices in that area.
Volunteer Coordinator and Educator
Oceans First Institute
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Taught and led citizen science microplastics project in schools throughout the state of Colorado.
- Recruited and trained volunteers for a freshwater conservation project with a native endangered species of minnow.
- Taught marine science classes K-12 around the state of Colorado.
- Met organizational needs by providing volunteers to support staff on various projects.
- Scheduled and organized events for volunteers to participate at.
- Helped coordinate the organization's yearly highway cleanup.
One Week Bay Islands Reef Restoration Program
Bay Islands Reef Restoration
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Cleaned and checked after shallow water coral trees of staghorn and elkhorn fragments.
- Maintained and adjusted A-frame and table coral outplants.
- Collected new elkhorn and staghorn fragments for new coral trees.
Education
Certificate of Course Completion - Marine Conservation
Richmond School of Professional Studies
Virtual11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Applied Health & Fitness
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2021
Skills
- Program/Project Coordination
- Marine Science Education
- Training Development Delivery
- eDNA Testing
- Volunteer Coordination
- Beach Cleanup Coordination
- Water Quality Testing (Surfrider's Blue Water Task Force)
- Animal Husbandry / Freshwater Aquarist
- Open Water Scuba Diver
- Eco-Grief Certification
- SSI Coral ID Certification
Hobbies
- Surfing
- Travel
- Diving
- Hiking
Timeline
Youth Programs Coordinator
Oregon Coast Aquarium
10.2023 - Current
Volunteer Program Assistant
Oregon Coast Aquarium
06.2023 - 09.2023
Intern
GVI And INAPESCA
11.2022 - 01.2023
Board Member
Legacy Reef Foundation
09.2022 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
Surfrider Coos Bay Chapter
09.2022 - 04.2024
Volunteer Coordinator and Educator
Oceans First Institute
12.2021 - 09.2022
One Week Bay Islands Reef Restoration Program
Bay Islands Reef Restoration
11.2021 - 11.2021
Certificate of Course Completion - Marine Conservation
Richmond School of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Science - Applied Health & Fitness
Portland State University
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