Science Teacher at Collège Champittet / Consultant at BlueXplorer.com
Geneva Area, Switzerland
- Current
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- Science Teacher at Collège Champittet
- Consultant at BlueXplorer.com
- Past
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- Expert Scientific Consultant and Expedition Photographer at Mejreno Exploration and Expedition Team, Dubai, U.A.E.
- Shark Biologist at White Shark Trust, Gansbaai, South Africa
- Founder & Director at White Shark Trust, Gansbaai, South Africa
- Team Leader for Field Research Assistantship and Internship Programme at White Shark Trust, Gansbaai, South Africa
- Founder & Owner at Internet Companies, South Africa (Self-employed)
- Research Assistant at Projet Lynx Suisse - Conservation de la Faune du Canton de Vaud / KORA, University of Bern
- Multimedia Developer at Nestlé Research Center (CRN), Vers-chez-les-Blancs
- Teacher at International Institute of the Château Beau-Cèdre, Clarens/Montreux
- Data Processor at La Caisse Vaudoise, Lausanne
- Teacher at Programme Info-Energie, Lausanne
- Research Assistant at Bimini Biological Field Station (BBFS), RSMAS University of Miami
- Teaching Assistant at Department of Zoology, University of Lausanne
- Teaching Assistant at Department of Zoology, University of Lausanne
- Education
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- University of Cape Town
- University of Aberdeen
- Université de Lausanne
- Pierre Viret, Lausanne
- Educational Establishment of Blonay
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- Non-Profit Organization Management
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Michael SCHOLL’s Summary
Communication Skills:
Communication:
-Designing and presenting multimedia presentations
-Given specialised courses and presentations
-Excellent presentation skills and natural public speaker
-Numerous radio, press and televised media appearances
-Multilingual abilities: English, French and German
Education:
-Energy educator in primary and secondary schools
-Biology teacher at American High School level
-University student training as research assistant
-Teaching assistant at university level lab classes
-Created and presented multimedia presentations
-Designed and managed information web site
Documentation:
-Proficiency in photography and computer imaging software
-Design of information and education material for print and web
-Extensive experience working and liaising with printed and televised media
-Able to transcribe scientific knowledge to general public
-Author of book and articles
Biologist Skills
Research:
-Designed and established innovative and non-invasive photographic identification of White Sharks
-Integrated collaborative international and multiorganisational team of scientists and engineers for satellite telemetry project
-Designed and presented numerous scientific posters and presentations
Conservation:
-Played key role to listing White Sharks on CITES Appendix II in 2004
-Stopped corrupted alien species Salmon Aquaculture project in South Africa
-Assisted with management issues related with superpredator interactions with human society: Lynx in Switzerland and Sharks in South Africa
-Assisted with establishing legislation, management and enforcement systems of marine eco-tourism industry
Wildlife Monitoring:
-Established largest White Shark population database
-SPOT and PAT satellite telemetry of White Sharks in South Africa
-Ultrasonic telemetry of Lemon Sharks in Bahamas
-Radio telemetry of Lynx in Swiss Jura and Alps
-River system hydrobiology using bio-indicators and physicochemical analysis
Michael SCHOLL’s Specialties:
Project Management Skills:
Planning:
-Establishing NGO and volunteer programmes
-Establishing innovative research, conservation and education projects
-Budgeting / Resource allocation
Team leading:
-Conflict resolution
-Motivating and assisting team
-Training and education of staff and assistants
Administering:
-Project fund raising and sponsorship
-Writing peer-reviewed scientific articles, reviews and reports
-Media relations and networking
-Networking with fellow scientists
Michael SCHOLL’s Experience
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Science Teacher
Collège Champittet
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 month)
Full time teaching position at this exclusive private school based in Pully near Lausanne.
-Teaching science classes and lab
-Grade 7th to 12th, including Pre-IB and IB
-Bilingual programme (English / French)
-Courses: Biology, Ecology, Maths and Physics -
Consultant
BlueXplorer.com
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
November 2007 — Present (10 months)
Solutions for the exploration of remote locations around the world, BlueXplorer.com offers the possibility to discover the wonders of the world, on land and in the ocean. Blue sky or ocean, the horizon always links both worlds.
-Shark expert and guide
-Expert scientific advisor and guide
-Travel arrangements, consulting and guide
-Shark adventures
-Dive expeditions
-Conservation oriented tourism
-Organisation and presentation of lectures and conferences -
Expert Scientific Consultant and Expedition Photographer
Mejreno Exploration and Expedition Team, Dubai, U.A.E.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
August 2006 — November 2007 (1 year 4 months)
NPO aimed at exploring new frontiers and presenting these explorations to the public through the Middle East and beyond through the production of documentary films and the publishing of books. Two projects to date: ‘Face to face with carcharias in South Africa’ a project on Great White Sharks in South Africa and ‘Socotra the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean’ a project on the remote Yemeni archipelago of Socotra
-Selected and organised information and literature research
-Expert scientific advisor on subject content and veracity
-Selected as primary expedition photographer underwater and surface
-Acted as second underwater cameraman for film making
-Assisted with HD video digitalising and editing using Final Cut Pro at studio
-Introduction to the Arabic and Islamic culture in working and living with other team members solely from the Middle East during expeditions and while based in the U.A.E. -
Shark Biologist
White Shark Trust, Gansbaai, South Africa
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Research industry)
October 1997 — January 2007 (9 years 4 months)
Worked as a Shark Biologist in establishing and running research and conservation projects on white sharks around Dyer Island
-Initiated and ran long-term global research project on population structure and dynamics of white sharks around Dyer Island and Shark Bay
-Developed innovative shark population study tool in designing and establishing photographic based identification methodology of first dorsal fin: Finprinting
-Developed stereo-photography technique to assess length of free-swimming white sharks
-Conducted first biopsy sampling on white sharks in South Africa leading to first evidence of transoceanic open-structure population using DNA
-Discovered transoceanic migration of white sharks using satellite telemetry and identified the return of famous white shark Nicole from Australia to South Africa using photographic fin-based identification
-Published results in renown peer-reviewed scientific journals Nature and Science, and author of reference book on white sharks -
Founder & Director
White Shark Trust, Gansbaai, South Africa
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Environmental Services industry)
May 2002 — January 2007 (4 years 9 months)
Established NPO in 2002 to research the White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) species and foster its conservation.
-Administration & Management
-Designed, managed and administered diverse research projects
-Budgeting, fund raising and sponsorship
-Public relations
-Gather, manage and disseminate of information on shark biology and ecology to change and promote public opinion about sharks
-Developing international synergy, networking with all stakeholders, and media relations
-Designed education and information material for print and web site, and taught specialist courses on shark biology, ecology and conservation
-Multimedia presentations for public as well as specialized audiences
-Invited to the 2001 IFAW African Shark Workshop in Cape Town, SA, the 2004 WCS White Shark Conservation Workshop in New York, USA to supplement CITES proposal and the 2006 WWF Shark Specialist Workshop in Cape Town, SA to define and implement solutions to resolve shark and human interactions -
Team Leader for Field Research Assistantship and Internship Programme
White Shark Trust, Gansbaai, South Africa
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Education Management industry)
December 2001 — January 2007 (5 years 2 months)
Established and lead successful assistantship programme enabling biologists to get invaluable field research experience being integrated in existing research project
-Lead research team of up to six people
-Welcomed 120 international assistants from academic background primarily
-Average assistantship period of two months, ranging from one to six months
-Established programme as recognised training facility worldwide
-Enabled undergraduate university students to conduct independent projects
-Dealt with crisis management of living and working together 24/7 conditions
-Establishing marketing strategies and advertise programme internationally -
Founder & Owner
Internet Companies, South Africa (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Internet industry)
January 2000 — June 2002 (2 years 6 months)
Founded and developed two successful internet companies
Gansbaai.net: Information and booking portal for the tourism of the growing touristic coastal town and region around Gansbaai
White Shark Discovery: Eco-tourism company specialised in providing and organising exclusive, custom tailored and educational excursions to discover white sharks
-Web design and maintenance
-Management
-Establishing marketing strategies targeting international travellers
-Specialist guide and tour operator
-Companies sold in June 2002 -
Research Assistant
Projet Lynx Suisse - Conservation de la Faune du Canton de Vaud / KORA, University of Bern
(Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Research industry)
January 1998 — July 1998 (7 months)
National research and conservation management project on the population of reintroduced Lynx (Felis lynx)
-Radio telemetry to locate and track movements of individual Lynx
-Western region of Switzerland (Swiss and French Jura) and the Swiss Alps
-Triangulation, orientation, GPS and map handling
-Tracking footprints and locating prey (roe deer Capreolus capreolus and white tailed deer Odocoileus virginanus)
-Computer assisted analysis of data
-Full time and temporary position -
Multimedia Developer
Nestlé Research Center (CRN), Vers-chez-les-Blancs
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Food & Beverages industry)
July 1997 — September 1997 (3 months)
Identified and tested range of multimedia software tools for alternative solutions to Powerpoint style presentations for management level
-Proficiency in mFactory mTropolis, Macromedia Director and Microsoft Powerpoint
-Development of high-end multimedia presentations
-Provided final report and recommendations
-Full time and temporary position -
Teacher
International Institute of the Château Beau-Cèdre, Clarens/Montreux
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
April 1996 — October 1996 (7 months)
Replacement teaching position for maternity leave at this prestigious and exclusive private school
-Teaching in English
-Upper secondary American High School level Grade 12 biology class
-Part time and temporary position -
Data Processor
La Caisse Vaudoise, Lausanne
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Insurance industry)
May 1996 — September 1996 (5 months)
Worked in the affiliation department of this insurance company
-Computer assisted data processing and analysis
-Lead team of up to 10
-Trained new employees
-Telephonic client interaction
-Full time and temporary position -
Teacher
Programme Info-Energie, Lausanne
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Education Management industry)
July 1994 — April 1996 (1 year 10 months)
Teacher and animator in the primary and secondary schools: environmental education and sensibilisation to the historical and present global energy situation.
-2-hour lectures with theory and experiments adapted to class level
-Children age ranged from 7 to 16 years old
-Mobility throughout the Canton de Vaud
-Introduction to the different energy types and sources, their origins and pros and cons
-Part time and temporary position -
Research Assistant
Bimini Biological Field Station (BBFS), RSMAS University of Miami
(Research industry)
October 1995 — February 1996 (5 months)
Assisted in this long-term research programme on the life-history and home range of Lemon Sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) lead by world renown shark specialist and research pioneer Dr Samuel H. Gruber
-Ultrasonic telemetry of sub-adult Lemon Sharks
-Experience working in a team and organising continuous tracking sequences
-Assisted with start of new research project using ultrasonic speed transmitters
-Long-lining technique, shark handling, tagging with ultrasonic, streamer and PIT tags
-Shark behaviour observations
-Based at the RSMAS (Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science) field station located on the remote Bahamian island of Bimini
-Full time and temporary position -
Teaching Assistant
Department of Zoology, University of Lausanne
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Education Management industry)
May 1994 — May 1994 (1 month)
Worked as a teaching assistant for undergraduate level biology laboratory classes
-Vertebrate biology lab for 2nd year biology and 1st year medical students
-Demonstrated dissections and demonstrations
-Part time and temporary position -
Teaching Assistant
Department of Zoology, University of Lausanne
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Education Management industry)
December 1993 — December 1993 (1 month)
Worked as a teaching assistant for undergraduate level biology laboratory classes
-Invertebrate biology lab for 1st year biology students
-Demonstrated dissections and demonstrations
-Part time and temporary position
Michael SCHOLL’s Education
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University of Cape Town
MSc, Zoology - Marine Biology, 2002 — 2008
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University of Aberdeen
BSc, Zoology, 1996 — 1997
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Université de Lausanne
1989 — 1995
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Pierre Viret, Lausanne
Swiss Federal Maturity Certificate (Mathematics/Science) 1987 — 1989
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Educational Establishment of Blonay
Secondary Study Certificate (Mathematics & Science) 1977 — 1986
Additional Information
Michael SCHOLL’s Websites:
Michael SCHOLL’s Interests:
My main interests and hobbies are nature, the marine world, photography, filming, travelling, exploration, multimedia presentations, reading fantasy books and thrillers, magazines and the movies. The sports I practice are snowboarding, swimming, scuba diving, free-diving, snorkelling, cycling, and I dream about kitesurfing one day. I have a good sense of humour and always enjoy the company of family and good friends.
Michael SCHOLL’s Groups:
WWF, IUCN, BBC Network, The Nature Conservancy, Apple, Technology, Travel, UNEP, Documentary Film & Photography
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White Shark Trust for Research, Conservation and Education
Michael SCHOLL’s Contact Settings
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