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Katie Quinlivan

Marine Biologist Graduate
KARDINYA,WA

Summary

Driven recent Marine Biologist and Nature-based tourism graduate seeking real world experience in a Marine research profession. Experience within the marine tourism area as well as a research background of aquatic environments gained from university studies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Deckhand and Tour Guide

Charter 1 Eco Sail Tours
Fremantle, Western Australia
10.2021 - Current
  • Lead safety briefings
  • Recorded data on wildlife sightings after each tour
  • Handled riggings of sails and dagger boards, applying fenders on boat to ensure boat safety as well as controlling anchorages.
  • Ensured safety of customers, taking customers to spots on Rottnest and Carnac Island.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.

Hostess and Bartender

Bib And Tucker
Leighton , Western Australia
02.2021 - Current
  • Took reservations and to-go orders via phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction and increased drink sales by directing customers to bar area while waiting for tables.
  • Conducted dining room and server checks to assess readiness for expected customer loads.
  • Assisted FOH and BOH staff with preparing for events to coordinate smooth execution to maximize guest satisfaction.

Farmhand

Quintarra
Esperance , Western Australia
01.2014 - 03.2021
  • Assisted farmers with feeding and watering cows, sheep, goats and pigs.
  • Performed chemical spraying activities for crop weed and pest control using cropduster contractors.
  • Assisted in farm animal branding, dipping and shearing.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.

Island Caretaker

Woody Island Eco Tours
Esperance , Western Australia
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • · Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
  • Held many positions throughout this role such as cleaning, concierge, deckhand, tinny driver, tour guide, barista, bartender, and a lot more.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology And Nature-based Tourism

Murdoch University
Murdoch
02.2019 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

St Mary's Anglican Girls School
Kardinya
02.2015 - 11.2017

Skills

    Guided tours

Data collection and analysis experience

Coding understanding; IGOR PRO, python and R studio

Customer Service

Professionalism

Accomplishments

    · Accepted into desired course for university

    · Approved managers card

    · Advanced PADI and Nitrox diving certificates

    · Skippers Ticket

    · AUSTSWIM swimming teachers' certificate

    · Bronze medallion

    · Duke of Edinburgh Award

    · Underwater Archaeology certificate

    · Marine Radio certificate

    · RSA certificate

    · Beer pouring certificate, Plzen, Czech Republic

    · Rotary Youth Exchange completion to Czech Republic, 2018.

    · Accepted into virtual internship with Project Hiu

Software

General knowledge of Primer, IGOR PRO 8 and Python

Timeline

Deckhand and Tour Guide

Charter 1 Eco Sail Tours
10.2021 - Current

Hostess and Bartender

Bib And Tucker
02.2021 - Current

Island Caretaker

Woody Island Eco Tours
11.2020 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology And Nature-based Tourism

Murdoch University
02.2019 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

St Mary's Anglican Girls School
02.2015 - 11.2017

Farmhand

Quintarra
01.2014 - 03.2021
Katie Quinlivan Marine Biologist Graduate