Shaun Teter

Experience

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  North Idaho College

  Jan 2014 - May 2015

  Technology Consultant

  Student support role responsible for monitoring and managing North Idaho College's student and faculty computer facilities. Troubleshot student and campus systems including hardware and software issues. Established and maintained internet video conferences broadcast to satellite campuses while providing consultation and solution support for student and faculty technology needs.

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  California Maritime Academy

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  Lead Peer Health Educator

  Leadership role responsible for the training and management of volunteers in efforts to educate the campus on health-related topics. Created focused campaigns and training programs while educating fellow students and advocating for expanded health services. Pioneered campus tobacco cessation program.

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  Matson, Inc.

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  Deck Cadet - M/V Matson Kodiak

  Multifaceted role that combined watchstanding, cargo operations and safety details mirroring Third Mate responsibilities. Managed numerous safety drills and completed inspections while assisting in mooring, bunkering, anchoring and ballast tank entry operations. Helped to manage time-sensitive voyage planning, weather routing and stability calculations.

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  California State University Maritime Academy

  Oct 2017 - May 2019

  Responsible for providing in-depth research support and data analysis in the topics of anthropogenic marine noise pollution, soundscape profiling, and the effects these subjects have on the marine environment. Utilizes background in both the maritime and marine science fields to interpret data and provide evidence for solutions to these issues. Independent support role with the Office of University Advancement. Responsible for alumni relations and giving, assistance with planning, logistics and execution of fund-raising events for student scholarships and university projects. Peer leadership and mentor role as a Residence Hall Officer (RHO). Produced focused, interactive outreach programs and campaigns specializing in the success and well-being of the campus body. This position involved acting as a mentor, conflict mediator and support system for on-campus residents while assessing community needs to create targeted educational content on relevant topics. Lead coordinator of oceanographic research cruises at the California State University Maritime Academy. Responsible for the deployment of oceanographic instruments, safe navigation of the vessel and personnel management aboard. While underway, provided practical training in marine research operations and education in marine science topic to diverse teams of students during research missions in the Northern San Francisco Estuary.

  • Environmental Consultant

    Jan 2019 - May 2019

  • Student Assistant - Office of University Advancement

    Jan 2018 - May 2019

  • Residence Hall Officer

    Sept 2017 - May 2019

  • Chief Marine Science Officer

    Oct 2017 - Apr 2018
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  Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2018

  CSU COAST Vessel Operations and Ocean Research Intern

  Operational support role responsible for planning and executing oceanographic sampling cruises, managing vessel equipment upgrades and providing direct assistance in marine research operations. Supported extended projects involving benthic community surveys, soundscape characterization and protected population surveys and assisted in the production of educational outreach material.

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  NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2018

  NOAA Small Boat Operator - R/V Shearwater

  Qualified crew member aboard the NOAA RV Shearwater. Responsible for the safe navigation and positioning of the vessel to scientific survey sites throughout the sanctuary, as well as supervising safety in deck evolutions. Took part in instrumentation, dive operations and cargo transfers while managing vessel navigation and sampling systems.

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  San Francisco State University, Estuary & Ocean Science Center

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Assistant Research Technician

  Responsible for the data extraction, quality analysis and maintenance of water quality monitoring instruments at the California State University Maritime Academy. Collected data forms an integral part of the Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System (CeNCOOS).

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  Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE)

  May 2019 - Jun 2019

  Marine Technical Intern - R/V Hugh R. Sharp

  Competitive national internship which yielded experience supporting marine research while aboard the R/V Hugh R. Sharp. Allowed for formation of early skills as a marine technician while exercising existing maritime and marine science backgrounds. Notable responsibilities include positioning of the vessel on stations to managing the deployment of sensitive marine research technology.

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  OceanX

  Jun 2019 - Feb 2020

  Boatswain, Watchstander

  Dynamic deck role encompassing bridge watchstanding, small boat operations, deployment and recovery of numerous instruments and vehicles, science and media team interfacing and vessel upkeep. Included numerous at-sea transits and in-port periods, a trans-Atlantic crossing and time assisting in a large shipyard refit.

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  Lake Coeur D’alene Cruises

  May 2020 - Dec 2020

  Captain

  Full-time captain of an inland cruise vessel. Provided scenic tours to thousands of passengers and managed on-board hospitality crew while navigating through restricted waterways.

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  North Idaho Maritime

  Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

  Tugboat Captain

  Responsible for the safe navigation of a tug and crane construction barge arrangement throughout the Coeur d'Alene Lake region. Lead in waterfront projects ranging from pile driving, dock construction and demolition.

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  The Electric Boat Company

  Jun 2021 - Apr 2023

  Dock Manager
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  Beaverton Police Department, OR

  Apr 2023 - now

  Police Officer