Matthew Collinson

Washington College 2024

Chestertown, Maryland, United States

About

College student with proven leadership, environmental technology / field observation, coaching / instruction, lab engagement, project administration, customer service, and analytics experience. Viewed as possessing excellent written & verbal communication, problem solving, critical thinking, presentation skills, and very comfortable working with diverse populations.

Experience

  • QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (On-site)
    • Environmental Health Specialist 1
      Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    • Environmental Health Specialist Trainee
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      Is responsible for learning about the promotion of all aspects of environmental health while enforcing all applicable state and local environmental health laws and regulations.

  • Maryland Department of Natural Resources (Contract · 8 mos)
    • Aquatic Animal Health Natural Resource Biologist I
      Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 · 4 mos

    • Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Technician 1
      Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 · 5 mos

      • Supported field work activities including animal necropsies and recovering Stranded Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles • Worked with local stakeholders and other state and government organizations to locate Stranded Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles • Ensured Lab cleanliness, safety, and organization of specially lab tools, chemicals, and PPE. • Utilized Excel and other various organization methods to organize data, to enter into national and state databases • Utilized ArcGIS software to map and analyze Stranded Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles

  • Survey Intern at Maryland Department of Natural Resources
    May 2023 - Jan 2024 · 9 mos

    • Supported fieldwork activities for a Migratory Finfish Complex Survey of the diverse Chesapeake Bay. • Conducted a scientific population survey of various types of fish, using humane gill nets, and worked with local stakeholders across the Maryland fishery industry to survey commercial pound nets. • Ensured the safe deployment and testing of all equipment including validation/accuracy of data. • Utilized specialized microscopes to analyze scales of various fish species to derive specimen’s ages.

  • Junior Sailing Coach at Miles River Yacht Club Inc
    Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 · 3 mos

    • Accountable for teaching introductory/intermediate/advanced sailing lessons across various age groups. • Collaborated with senior instructors and location leadership to improve customer service experience. • Taught, modeled, and promoted water and boat handling safety protocols while ensuring fun experiences.

  • Assistant Manager / Sales Associate at West Marine
    Jun 2020 - Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Ensured exceptional customer service through assigned associates and/or direct customer contact. • Administered financial controls across cashiers and resolved cash/credit card reconciliation issues. • Monitored product inventory levels, stocked product shelves, set up promotional displays, etc.