Brendan Guthrie

Brendan Guthrie

Professional Coach · REAL Watersports

Kill Devil Hills, NC

In My Own Words

Experienced Kiteboarding Instructor and small vessel operator with a demonstrated history of working in the environmental services industry. Skilled in Marine Sciences, Seafloor Habitat Mapping and Ecological Assessments, Oceanographic Exploration, Sales, and Coaching lacrosse and watersports like kiteboarding, surfing, wakeboarding and sailing. Strong community and social services professional with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) focused in Marine Biology from College of Charleston.

Work Experience

Professional Coach

REAL Watersports

2018 – Present

Service Consultant

Quantum Sails

2021 – 2022

Head Lacrosse Coach

Arden Diamondbacks Lacrosse

2021 – 2021

Boys Lacrosse Coach for U11 Diamondbacks Blue Team in Annapolis, MD

Marine GIS Analyst

CSS

2019 – 2020

Marine GIS Analyst for CSS-Inc working at the NOAA NCCOS Biogeographic Branch

Marine GIS Analyst Contractor

NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

2019 – 2020

Coach

REAL Watersports

2018 – 2019

• Instructed kiteboarding and surfing lessons for beginners and advanced riders at Real Watersports. • Provided an all-inclusive experience in the best conditions on the East Coast. • Offered offsite coaching for clients traveling to the Caribbean, ensuring they had all necessary gear and instruction.

Rise Above Plastics Coordinator

Surfrider Foundation Virginia Beach Chapter

2018 – 2019

Hydrographic Technician at NOAA Atlantic Hydrographic Branch

NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

2017 – 2019

Hydrographic Technician at NOAA Office of Coast Survey

ERT, Inc.

2017 – 2019

Hydographic Assistant Survey Technician

NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

2017 – 2017

Kiteboarding Instructor

FORCE Kite and Wake

2015 – 2017

Coastal Engineering Intern

AECOM

2016 – 2016

Intern for the AECOM Coastal Engineering office in Charleston, SC

Instructor/Team Rider

Icywakes Surf Shop

2009 – 2016

I am a team rider for Icywakes and compete in wakeboarding, kiteboarding, surfing competitions. I have also taught wakeboard lessons and summer camps for Icywakes.

Hydrographic Survey Contractor

Geodynamics LLC

2015 – 2015

Intern

Geodynamics LLC

2015 – 2015

President

CofC Kiteboard Team

2014 – 2015

Retail Sales Associate

Shades of Charleston

2014 – 2015

BEAMS Teaching Assistant

College of Charleston

2014 – 2015

Kiteboarding Instructor

Air & Earth Company

2012 – 2015

Life Guard

Aquatech Pool Management

2009 – 2011

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

College of Charleston

2011 – 2016

Major: Marine Biology Minor: Geology

College of Charleston Offshore Sailing Athlete 2014-2015

TA for BEAMS / Seafloor Mapping research class 2014-2015

President of Kiteboarding club 2014-2015

Vice President of Watersports Club 2013-2014

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

College of Charleston

2011 – 2016

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