Nico Montosa
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Environmental resource management MSc graduate specializing in marine ecology, environmental monitoring, and conservation research. Expertise includes field sampling, water quality analysis, GIS mapping, and biodiversity surveys. Conducted research in coastal and freshwater systems in Ireland and the United States, emphasizing ecological restoration and climate resilience.
Overview
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Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Sales Associate
The LEGO Group
Dublin, Ireland
2025.04 - 2026.07
- Served 100–200+ customers per shift with product recommendations for sales support.
- Set up and maintained 15–20 promotional displays to match brand standards.
- Mentored 5–10 new team members through coaching to improve onboarding speed.
- Maintained 95%+ product availability through stock replenishment and inventory checks.
- Processed cash and card payments accurately in a fast-paced retail store.
- Worked with 10–20 colleagues to reach daily sales targets.
Community Assistant & Administrative Support
SUNY Maritime College
New York, USA
2019.01 - 2024.01
- Coordinated residential operations, student engagement, and facility oversight in university housing.
- Conducted inspections, logged incidents, and completed safety compliance checks across 8 residences.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, community standards, and expectations.
- Planned student engagement events and liaised between hundreds of residents and management teams.
- Maintained maintenance and safety documentation and prepared reports on resident concerns.
Environmental Educator & Marine Science Instructor
Seacamp Association
Florida, USA
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Delivered marine science and environmental education programmes for 300-400 students aged 10–17 across 8 weeks through field-based and classroom instruction.
- Coordinated daily field logistics and supervised aquatic and boating activities in dynamic outdoor environments.
- Developed and delivered lesson plans focused on marine ecology, oceanography, environmental stewardship, and water safety.
- Conducted 8 weeks of windsurfing instruction across multiple training sessions, teaching safety procedures, equipment handling, and technical skills.
- Operated and assisted with instruction on 26' twin-engine pontoon boats, 15' single-prop boats, and Pelican sailboats.
- Supported safe field operations through implementation of lifeguarding, CPR, and aquatic safety procedures.
- Assisted with organism handling and marine field activities under Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary permit supervision.
Education
MSc - Environmental Resource Management
University College Dublin
Dublin, IrelandBSc - Marine Environmental Science
SUNY Maritime College
New York, USASkills
- Data analysis and technical tools
- ArcGIS and QGIS proficiency
- R Studio expertise
- Microsoft Excel skills
- Data interpretation
- Statistical analysis
Certification
- Florida State Safe Powerboating Certification | National Association of State Boating Law Administrators - 2023
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - 2023
- Padi Open Water Diver - 2023
- NAUI Rescue Diver & NAUI Skin Diving - 2023
- New York State Safe Powerboating Certification | New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation - 2022
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
MSc Dissertation - Environmental Audit of Pollution Sources and Nature-Based Mitigation Strategies for Merrion Strand, Dublin Bay | University College Dublin | 2025, Conducted an environmental audit investigating microbial pollution sources affecting Merrion Strand, Dublin Bay, integrating environmental datasets, catchment analysis, and research into nature-based solutions for coastal water quality improvement., Key Findings: Identified upstream catchment inputs, urban runoff, drainage misconnections, and sewer overflow events as key contributors to microbial contamination., Evaluated the effectiveness and feasibility of nature-based solutions including constructed wetlands, floating treatment wetlands, and vegetated retention systems., Applied environmental assessment methods, policy analysis, and scientific literature review to support recommendations for coastal management.
Research Project – East River Faecal Indicator Bacteria Study | SUNY Maritime College | 2025, Investigated how sediment resuspension influences water quality in the East River, New York, with a focus on the persistence of Enterococcus as a faecal indicator bacterium (FIB)., Key Findings: Identified relationships between turbidity and Enterococcus concentrations at shallow monitoring sites, suggesting sediment resuspension contributes to FIB release., Analysed the influence of rainfall and combined sewer overflow events on bacterial concentrations., Evaluated the role of water depth in FIB persistence within urban estuarine environments.
Timeline
Sales Associate
The LEGO Group
2025.04 - 2026.07
Environmental Educator & Marine Science Instructor
Seacamp Association
2023.05 - 2023.08
Community Assistant & Administrative Support
SUNY Maritime College
2019.01 - 2024.01
MSc - Environmental Resource Management
University College Dublin
BSc - Marine Environmental Science
SUNY Maritime College