M.Sc Ichthyology graduate with two years work experience
Nicholas Schmidt
Curriculum Vitae
Email: ------------
Contact: (+27) 718681314
Date of birth: 27/04/1990
ID number:------------085
Nationality: South African
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Driver�s Licence: Code EC 1
Education
TEFL (i-to-i)
GA Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language 2020
120 Hour TEFL Course
Rhodes University
M.Sc Ichthyology and Fisheries Science 2018
Masters research project title:
The effect of bait on fine-scale habitat associations of reef fish investigated with a remote video technique.
B.Sc (Hons) Ichthyology and Fisheries Science 2014
Courses taken included:
Ichthyology and Ecology
Fisheries Management
Population dynamics and stock assessment
Aquaculture
Honours research project title:
The effect of bait on abundance patterns of reef fish recorded with baited remote underwater stereo-video systems.
B.Sc Ichthyology and Fisheries Science and Zoology 2010 -2013
Courses taken included:
Ichthyology Zoology
Chemistry Earth Science
Cellular Biology Computer Science
Statistics Instrumental Music Studies
Geography Botany
Trinityhouse High School, Randpark Ridge
Matric (IEB) Certificate 2008
Subjects taken:
Science Biology
Information Technology Mathematics
English Afrikaans
Life Orientation
Work experience
� Surf guide/boatman at Salani Surf Resort, Samoa 2019
� Marine Technician at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) 2017-2019
� Barman/Waiter at The Highlander, Grahamstown, EC, South Africa (June-July). 2014
� Chairman of Rhodes University Surfing Committee. 2013
� Logistics representative for Rhodes University Surfing Committee. 2012
� I.T. Assistant for Gauteng Shared Services Centre (GSSC). 2009
� Rugby coach for u11 team at Trinityhouse Preparatory School. 2009
Skills
? Class IV Commercial diver
o Work done:
? Underwater Construction � installation of Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)
? Abalone counts and collection
? Sponge collections
? Diver operated stereo video (stereo-DOV) transects
? Underwater Visual Census (UVC) transects
? Benthic coral surveys
? Lost equipment retrievals
? Acoustic receiver retrievals and installations
? Category B Skipper (40 NM from shore)
o Work done:
? Skipper while deploying and retrieving baited remote underwater stereo video systems (stereo-BRUVs)
? Skipper during diving operations
? Skipper towing bongo nets for plankton larvae
? Skipper for Salani Surf Resort, Samoa
? Experience in towing and launching research vessels
? Experience launching from river mouths and harbours
? Extensive knowledge of marine fish and invertebrate specimens
? Knowledge on marine mammals and seabirds
? Well versed in a wide range of freshwater and marine sampling techniques � BRUVs sampling; DOV sampling; seine, fyke, gill netting; tagging; electro-fishing; CTD drops; ROV dives; bongo net trawls
? Experience working at sea (day and night) - Actively involved in many marine research field trips along the coast of South Africa (Cape Agulhas up to Sodwana), Zanzibar, Comoros and Mozambique.
? Experience working on large research vessels (Angra Pequena), spending extended time periods at sea
? Experience operating winches
? Data analysis
? Scientific writing
? Microsoft Office
? ArcGIS
? R and PRIMER statistical analysis programs
? Project Management
? Experience training, managing and mentoring interns and students
? 1st Aid (Level 3)
Hobbies and Sport
Sport
Surfing, spearfishing, free diving, snorkelling, underwater hockey, crossfit, rugby, cricket, golf, trail running and triathlons.
Cultural
Jazz piano, keyboards and guitar.
Future Aims
I have a keen interest in research and sub-tidal marine ecology and a passion for the protection of the marine environment. I plan to play a part in the formation of management plans that aid in the protection and maintenance of biodiversity in our worlds oceans.
I would love to travel and work abroad to experience new cultures and languages and to be able to network with other scientists in my field. I believe that experience abroad will diversify and expand my network and is extremely valuable in improving social and communicative skills.
I am eager to develop new skills such as obtaining my coastal night-rated skippers licence, and am in the process of completing my dive supervisors� certificate. I also plan to further my knowledge and skills in project design, data analysis and management.
References
? Dr. Albrecht Gotz: Scientist at the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), ------------
? Dr. Elodie Heyns-Veal: Post-doctoral fellow at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), ------------
? Dr. Anthony Bernard: Marine Platform Scientist at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), ------------
? Dr. Cliff Jones: Senior lecturer at the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science (DIFS), Rhodes University, ------------
? Dr. Isabel Marques da Silva: Director of the conservation and environmental research center � UniL�rio, ------------
Nicholas Schmidt
Curriculum Vitae
Email: ------------
Contact: (+27) 718681314
Date of birth: 27/04/1990
ID number:------------085
Nationality: South African
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Driver�s Licence: Code EC 1
Education
TEFL (i-to-i)
GA Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language 2020
120 Hour TEFL Course
Rhodes University
M.Sc Ichthyology and Fisheries Science 2018
Masters research project title:
The effect of bait on fine-scale habitat associations of reef fish investigated with a remote video technique.
B.Sc (Hons) Ichthyology and Fisheries Science 2014
Courses taken included:
Ichthyology and Ecology
Fisheries Management
Population dynamics and stock assessment
Aquaculture
Honours research project title:
The effect of bait on abundance patterns of reef fish recorded with baited remote underwater stereo-video systems.
B.Sc Ichthyology and Fisheries Science and Zoology 2010 -2013
Courses taken included:
Ichthyology Zoology
Chemistry Earth Science
Cellular Biology Computer Science
Statistics Instrumental Music Studies
Geography Botany
Trinityhouse High School, Randpark Ridge
Matric (IEB) Certificate 2008
Subjects taken:
Science Biology
Information Technology Mathematics
English Afrikaans
Life Orientation
Work experience
� Surf guide/boatman at Salani Surf Resort, Samoa 2019
� Marine Technician at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) 2017-2019
� Barman/Waiter at The Highlander, Grahamstown, EC, South Africa (June-July). 2014
� Chairman of Rhodes University Surfing Committee. 2013
� Logistics representative for Rhodes University Surfing Committee. 2012
� I.T. Assistant for Gauteng Shared Services Centre (GSSC). 2009
� Rugby coach for u11 team at Trinityhouse Preparatory School. 2009
Skills
? Class IV Commercial diver
o Work done:
? Underwater Construction � installation of Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)
? Abalone counts and collection
? Sponge collections
? Diver operated stereo video (stereo-DOV) transects
? Underwater Visual Census (UVC) transects
? Benthic coral surveys
? Lost equipment retrievals
? Acoustic receiver retrievals and installations
? Category B Skipper (40 NM from shore)
o Work done:
? Skipper while deploying and retrieving baited remote underwater stereo video systems (stereo-BRUVs)
? Skipper during diving operations
? Skipper towing bongo nets for plankton larvae
? Skipper for Salani Surf Resort, Samoa
? Experience in towing and launching research vessels
? Experience launching from river mouths and harbours
? Extensive knowledge of marine fish and invertebrate specimens
? Knowledge on marine mammals and seabirds
? Well versed in a wide range of freshwater and marine sampling techniques � BRUVs sampling; DOV sampling; seine, fyke, gill netting; tagging; electro-fishing; CTD drops; ROV dives; bongo net trawls
? Experience working at sea (day and night) - Actively involved in many marine research field trips along the coast of South Africa (Cape Agulhas up to Sodwana), Zanzibar, Comoros and Mozambique.
? Experience working on large research vessels (Angra Pequena), spending extended time periods at sea
? Experience operating winches
? Data analysis
? Scientific writing
? Microsoft Office
? ArcGIS
? R and PRIMER statistical analysis programs
? Project Management
? Experience training, managing and mentoring interns and students
? 1st Aid (Level 3)
Hobbies and Sport
Sport
Surfing, spearfishing, free diving, snorkelling, underwater hockey, crossfit, rugby, cricket, golf, trail running and triathlons.
Cultural
Jazz piano, keyboards and guitar.
Future Aims
I have a keen interest in research and sub-tidal marine ecology and a passion for the protection of the marine environment. I plan to play a part in the formation of management plans that aid in the protection and maintenance of biodiversity in our worlds oceans.
I would love to travel and work abroad to experience new cultures and languages and to be able to network with other scientists in my field. I believe that experience abroad will diversify and expand my network and is extremely valuable in improving social and communicative skills.
I am eager to develop new skills such as obtaining my coastal night-rated skippers licence, and am in the process of completing my dive supervisors� certificate. I also plan to further my knowledge and skills in project design, data analysis and management.
References
? Dr. Albrecht Gotz: Scientist at the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), ------------
? Dr. Elodie Heyns-Veal: Post-doctoral fellow at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), ------------
? Dr. Anthony Bernard: Marine Platform Scientist at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), ------------
? Dr. Cliff Jones: Senior lecturer at the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science (DIFS), Rhodes University, ------------
? Dr. Isabel Marques da Silva: Director of the conservation and environmental research center � UniL�rio, ------------