BRENT CONNERS
Cranston, Rhode Island ***********@*****.*** 203-***-****
FISHERIES BIOLOGIST
EDUCATION
SKILLS
SQL Microsoft Office Suite PADI Advanced Open Water Certification EXPERIENCE
July 2018 - Present
Port Bio-Sampling Environmental Technician IV New Bedford, MA Maintain current levels of sample collection and knowledge for the New Bedford, Massachusetts region, visiting the docks, understanding regulations, and communicating with partners. Provide guidance for samplers about locating and collecting achievable samples according to program protocols.
Responsible for communicating and supporting samplers to ensure quality assurance and data quality for the program.
Provide support and leadership for samplers to ensure work is completed accurately and on time. Assist Program Manager with review and processing of audits. Support samplers with pickup, storage, and delivery and transportation of samples. Update and maintain quarterly program tracking sheets and monthly reports. AIS, Inc.
September 2020 - June 2023
Dockside Monitor New Bedford, MA
Monitored entire offloads of groundfish vessels in port in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Collected lengths and weights of fish that were sublegal size. Maintained data logs and ensured they were submitted accurately and on time. Techglobal
May 2015 - July 2018
North Pacific Groundfish Lead Observer Seattle, WA Observed commercial fish harvests and help manage overfishing and bycatch rates in the Bering Sea. Promoted to Lead Observer for factory trawler fishing vessels after nine months of service. Logged over 500 sea days as of January 2018.
Alaskan Observers, Inc.
April 2015 – May 2015
Educator Myrtle Beach, SC
Educated guests on marine life at the shark and open ocean exhibit. Ripley’s Aquarium
October 2009 – June 2011
Educator Norwalk, CT
Educated visitors on marine life found in the shark, sea turtle, tropical fish, and open ocean exhibits. Maritime Aquarium
August 2011 – May 2015
Coastal Carolina University Norwalk, CT
Relevant coursework includes fisheries science, marine biology, marine invertebrate zoology, aquaculture, statistics and scientific communication.
Bachelor of Marine Science