Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Extracurricular Activities
Training
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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Megan Fiander

Pouch Cove,Canada

Summary

  • Self-motivated and highly reliable second-year Nautical Science student positioned to contribute strongly to the marine navigation industry.
  • Ability to prioritize work and deliver results in a timely manner.
  • Commitment to honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Strong intellectual skills and goal-oriented team player.
  • High-quality leadership within a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply new methods, procedures, and policies.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Navigation Cadet

Algoma Central Corporation
St. Catharines, Ontario
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Responded to orders from the Captain and senior officers onboard the vessel.
  • Conducted watchkeeping duties under the supervision of an officer
  • Maintained accurate records of navigational activities such as voyage plans, weather reports and nautical charts.
  • Performed daily inspections to ensure all navigational equipment was functioning properly and safely.
  • Prepared necessary documents for port entry and exit procedures as required by local authorities.
  • Swept, mopped and washed down decks to remove dirt and debris.
  • Chipped and cleaned rust spots on decks, superstructures and hull.

Sales Associate

Marshalls
St. John's, Canada
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Interacted with customers, helping and responding to questions about products and purchases
  • Operated cash register, handling all cash payments, refunds, and exchanges
  • Unloaded freight from company providers, unpacking and carefully organizing it for optimal sales purposes
  • Performed merchandising duties, ensuring the correct placement of stock on the sales floor
  • Worked as a team with staff members to maintain stock and a neatly organized store

Recreation Technician / Head Camp Counsellor

Town of Pouch Cove
Pouch Cove, Canada
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisted the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in coordinating and facilitating all summer camp programs and special events held by the town
  • Organized and scheduled all planned activities, including field trips, staff training, and weekly meetings
  • Processed payments for both summer camp and additional recreational activities
  • Responsible for all outreach and communication, acting as a general liaison for all inquiries regarding staff, campers and parents
  • Coordinated, conducted, and supervised all recreational activities for children and young teenagers during their stay at the camp
  • Responsible for the well-being and safety of over 60 campers and 20 staff members
  • Created a safe, fun, and rewarding environment for campers

Research Assistant

Department of Fisheries and Oceans
St. John's, Canada
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Collected statistical analysis of daily catches during the recreational cod fishery
  • Measured fish and recorded data in consultation with Marine Scientists
  • Greeted fisher people and asked for permission to review and record information about their catch

Education

Nautical Science Diploma of Technology -

Fisheries And Marine Institute of Memorial Univers
St. John's, NL
06-2027

Level III Graduate -

Holy Trinity High School
Torbay, NL
06-2022

Skills

  • Ability to prioritize work and deliver results in a timely manner
  • Commitment to honesty, integrity, and professionalism
  • Strong intellectual skills and goal-oriented team player
  • High-quality leadership within a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply new methods, procedures, and policies

Accomplishments

  • Elected as Secretary / Social Media Representative for the Nautical Science Society, 2024
  • Selected to present research paper on behalf of the Marine Institute at the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU), 2024
  • Academic Athlete of the Year, 2022 - Awarded for notable athletic and academic achievements.
  • Leader of the Pack Award, 2022 - Awarded for exemplary leadership in a school setting.
  • Highest Overall Average in English, 2021 -Awarded for finishing English 2200 with a 100% average.
  • 3rd Highest Overall GPA, 2020 - Awarded for having the third-highest overall average in the grade.
  • Principles List Recognition, 2016-2022 - Awarded for obtaining a 90+ overall average in all core subjects.

Extracurricular Activities

  • Ladies Metro League Basketball - Team ranked #1 overall in Ladies League 2024.
  • Pouch Cove Ladies League Softball - Awarded Rookie of the Year 2022 and League MVP 2023.
  • Smith Stockley Rowing Club - Gold medal winners of the 2022 Royal St. John's Regatta Intermediate Women's Championship Race.
  • Holy Trinity High Senior 'A' Basketball - Awarded Most Valuable Player and Top Defensive Player 2021-2022.
  • Holy Trinity High Senior Softball - SSNL Provincial Champs 2019-2021, Awarded Most Valuable Player 2021-2022.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Association (NLBA) - Team member of NL Provincial Basketball Team 2017-2020.

Training

  • Shipboard Skills, 06/2024
  • Restricted Operators Certificate - Maritime Commercial, 06/2024
  • Marine Basic First Aid, 06/2024
  • Basic Safety - STCW'95 VI/I, 06/2024
  • Survival Craft - STCW'95 VI/II, 06/2024
  • Confined Space Entry Awareness, 06/2024
  • Security Awareness Training: Seafarers with Designated Security Duties, 06/2024
  • Registered First Aid, CPR, and AED level C with St. John's Ambulance, Current
  • WHMIS Training Certificate, Current
  • OHS Committee Training Certificate, Current

Volunteer Experience

  • Extensive Multisport Coaching - Basketball, Softball, Hockey, and Soccer.
  • Officiating - Referring, Umpire, Score Keeping.
  • Community Events Facilitator - Town of Pouch Cove.
  • Killick Coast Games Volunteer - Event Organizer.

References

Captain Kent Waddleton, Instructor / Nautical Science Program Chair, 709-778-0607, kent.waddleton@mi.mun.ca

  • Elizabeth Clouter, Instructor / Bachelor of Maritime Studies Chair - Town of Pouch Cove, 709-335-2848, conradfreake@pouchcove.ca
  • Jennica Seiden, Marine Scientist - Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 709-749-8067, jennica.seiden@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Timeline

Navigation Cadet

Algoma Central Corporation
06.2024 - 08.2024

Sales Associate

Marshalls
01.2023 - 05.2024

Recreation Technician / Head Camp Counsellor

Town of Pouch Cove
06.2022 - 09.2023

Research Assistant

Department of Fisheries and Oceans
06.2021 - 09.2021

Nautical Science Diploma of Technology -

Fisheries And Marine Institute of Memorial Univers

Level III Graduate -

Holy Trinity High School
Megan Fiander