Natasha Kelleher

Motivated marine biologist, project manager and scuba instructor with global experience leading conservation projects, managing diverse teams and building partnerships. Experienced in training interns, delivering engaging marine science programs, and mentoring others while thriving in collaborative and complex environments. Skilled in teaching, safety management, and developing clear management strategies to achieve positive and lasting results.

Open to all roles, with a preference for opportunities within the marine field.

Intern Manager & Biologist at The SharkWise Project (2024-09 – Present)

Conduct data collection and reporting for shark research projects. Deliver training, lectures, and workshops to marine interns. Lead interns on shark and reef dives. Liaise with partner organisations and universities. Manage programme logistics, safety, and household operations.

• Conduct data collection and reporting for shark research projects
• Deliver training, lectures, and workshops to marine interns
• Lead interns on shark and reef dives
• Liaise with partner organisations and universities
• Manage programme logistics, safety, and household operations

Volunteer Coordinator & Biologist at Shark and Marine Research Institute/White Shark Diving Company (WSDC) (2024-01 – 2024-08)

Coordinated volunteer schedules, training, and community outreach programs. Created and delivered educational sessions and workshops to volunteers. Performed marine data collection and equipment maintenance. Increased engagement and visibility of conservation projects through digital content creation. Biologist on WSDC vessels, engaging guests in marine conservation and education.

• Coordinated volunteer schedules, training, and community outreach programs
• Created and delivered educational sessions and workshops to volunteers
• Performed marine data collection and equipment maintenance
• Increased engagement and visibility of conservation projects through digital content creation
• Biologist on WSDC vessels, engaging guests in marine conservation and education

Freelance Dive Guide at Nomads Diving and Project Laut (2022-09 – 2022-11)

Delivered tailored dive experiences, managing safety and diving logistics. Built strong client relationships through clear communication and high levels of professionalism and resourcefulness. Strengthened communication and organisational skills through collaboration with local NGOs and international clients.

• Delivered tailored dive experiences, managing safety and diving logistics
• Built strong client relationships through clear communication and high levels of professionalism and resourcefulness
• Strengthened communication and organisational skills through collaboration with local NGOs and international clients

Seasonal Dive Guide at Blue Sea Diving (2022-06 – 2022-09)

Guided dives in diverse Mediterranean conditions, ensuring safety and guest satisfaction. Contributed to operational efficiency by adapting to dynamic conditions and needs from both the dive centre and clients.

• Guided dives in diverse Mediterranean conditions, ensuring safety and guest satisfaction
• Contributed to operational efficiency by adapting to dynamic conditions and needs from both the dive centre and clients

Conservation Intern & Dive Guide Trainee at Project Laut (2022-02 – 2022-06)

Conducted marine research (turtle photo-ID & coral restoration). Collaborated with local NGOs and international teams. Trained to safely guide guests in dynamic underwater environments.

• Conducted marine research (turtle photo-ID & coral restoration)
• Collaborated with local NGOs and international teams
• Trained to safely guide guests in dynamic underwater environments

Open Water Instructor & Operational Support at Nomads Diving (2022-11 – 2023-11)

Delivered structured dive training to international clients. Managed bookings, scheduling, and dive centre operations. Engaged in coral restoration, turtle monitoring and community outreach projects in conjunction with Project Laut. Captured underwater media for education and outreach. Created and managed content for social media.

• Delivered structured dive training to international clients
• Managed bookings, scheduling, and dive centre operations
• Engaged in coral restoration, turtle monitoring and community outreach projects in conjunction with Project Laut
• Captured underwater media for education and outreach
• Created and managed content for social media

Freelance Aupair & Tutor at Self-employed (2021-02 – 2022-01)

Tutored preparatory and high-school subjects with a focus on Mathematics and Biology. Managed family schedules and household logistics.

• Tutored preparatory and high-school subjects with a focus on Mathematics and Biology
• Managed family schedules and household logistics

BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology – Stellenbosch University (2018 – 2020)