Samantha Sperry

Samantha Sperry has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Starting from 2012, they worked as a North East Fisheries Observer and At Sea Monitor for MRAG Americas, collecting data on commercial fishing vessels and determining quotas for different fisheries. Samantha also served as an Assistant Area Lead Coordinator for the same company. In 2015, they worked as a Taproom Sales Representative for Whalers Brewing Company, where they managed the taproom and engaged customers. Samantha also worked as a Junior Sales Associate/Value Added Production Manager for Pier Fish Company, handling quality assurance, order management, and customer relations. In 2016, they became an Area Coordinator at AIS Inc, responsible for logistics and team management. Samantha later joined Eating with the Ecosystem as a School of Fish Event Coordinator, promoting New England's wild seafood. From 2017 to 2018, they worked as a Deckhand on a commercial fishing trawler and as a Sales Associate at LOBSTERGUY.COM. In 2019, they became an Account Executive at Tradesmen International, partnering with clients to provide skilled labor. Currently, they are employed as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Delphi-US, where they collaborate with clients to define expectations and qualifications for IT talent recruitment.

Samantha Sperry received their Bachelor's Degree in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island, where they studied from 2006 to 2010.

In 2008, Samantha participated in a Semester At Sea program with the Sea Education Association.

Additionally, Samantha has obtained several certifications, including an OSHA 10 Maritime certificate from the OSHA Safety Training Institute in June 2020.

In February 2013, they obtained a 50 Ton Masters License, an Able Seaman Certificate, an Auxiliary Sail Endorsement, a Commercial Assistance Towing certificate, a First Aid/CPR certification, and an STCW (Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping) certification, all from the U.S. Coast Guard.

There is also mention of a McMillan Offshore Survival Training certification, but no specific details about its institution or when it was obtained are provided.