Nicole Miller
Tauranga
Summary
Marine Ecologist specializing in outreach and community engagement. PADI OWSI as well as EFR Instructor. Four years of field experience in underwater environments as well as intertidal field work. Lab experience in designing and building aquaculture systems, demonstrating genetics labs as well as conducting data analysis lectures. Experience working with different hydrological systems in both fresh and marine environments. Experience in molecular biology such as gene expression, qPCR and data analysis.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Demonstrator/ Contractor
University of Waikato
01.2021 - Current
- Community outreach and recruitment by providing creative ways to interact with the public and engage with different audiences such as school students from primary to secondary school to international ambassadors
- Experience setting up labs for teaching at the university as well as helping students through said labs such as fish dissections, genetics labs, algae labs, ongoing experimental design
- Conducting data analysis lectures in excel and RStudio
- Extensive field experience through education and working with other students in intertidal to sub-tidal regions
- Experience creating bridging courses to improve academic achievement upon entering university
- Experience designing, constructing and running aquaculture systems for experiments
Community Engagement Coordinator
Scientific Ocean Art
11.2020 - Current
- Created educational materials relating to company''s mission that were both informative and visually appealing to engage a wide range of individuals within the community.
- Increased public awareness of company''s mission and values by creating engaging social media content and promotional materials.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Collaborated with likeminded companies to help promote Ocean Awareness and conservation efforts
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
PADI OWSI and EFR Instructor
PADI
01.2019 - Current
- SCUBA instructor with a focus on people with anxiety and getting them comfortable in the water when conventional diving courses are not conducive for them
- Experience in fresh and saltwater teaching
Shift Manager
BurgerFuel
04.2018 - Current
- Implemented customer feedback initiatives for improved service quality.
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team and maximized team performance.
- Led by example, demonstrating strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, inspiring staff to achieve their best.
Head Lifeguard
Ballard Pool
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Became a pool operator as well as head lifeguard in Lincoln, Nebraska
- In charge of daily pool maintenance including fixing any issues with the 75-year-old pump
- Responsible for maintaining safety standards with all lifeguards ensuring the staff was always rescue ready
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment for the public as well as encouraging community engagement through the season.
- Scheduling, conducting and monitoring swimming lessons
Education
BS - Ecology and Biodiversity
University of Waikato
Tauranga, BOP01.2020
Diploma - Environmental Management Level 6
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Tauranga, BOP01.2019
Skills
- Field Experience
- Communication
- Creativity
- Strategic thinking
- Demonstration skills
- Presentation skills
Certification
- DAN oxygen first aid for Scuba diving injuries (EO2)
- Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
- PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
- Emergency First Response Instructor
Timeline
Head Lifeguard
Ballard Pool
01.2023 - 12.2023
Demonstrator/ Contractor
University of Waikato
01.2021 - Current
Community Engagement Coordinator
Scientific Ocean Art
11.2020 - Current
PADI OWSI and EFR Instructor
PADI
01.2019 - Current
Shift Manager
BurgerFuel
04.2018 - Current
- DAN oxygen first aid for Scuba diving injuries (EO2)
- Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
- PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
- Emergency First Response Instructor
BS - Ecology and Biodiversity
University of Waikato
Diploma - Environmental Management Level 6
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
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