Robert Ryan Karish has over a decade of experience as a lifeguard and environmental volunteer and internships. He is currently pursuing a B.A. in Environmental Science from the University of Florida with a minor in agriculture and natural resource law. Karish has worked as a lifeguard for the City of Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue since 2009 and has volunteered over 1600 hours for the American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps, where he served as staff officer and lead instructor in 2015. He has also interned twice with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, working on projects related to wetland assessment and remediation.

1. Robert Ryan Karish
650 Jasmine Street Atlantic Beach, FL. 32233
(904) 554-3558 · ryankarish@gmail.com
Education
2014- Present B.A. Environmental Science – University of Florida
Minor. Agriculture and Natural Resource Law
2011-2013 A.S. Environmental Assessment- Florida State College at Jacksonville
2008-2011 A.A. General Studies- Florida State College at Jacksonville
Employment
2009-present Lifeguard - City of Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue
Supervisor: Robert Emahiser, (904) 249-9141
As a first responder my duties include first aid, CPR, AED, oxygen
administration, public relations, EVOC, instructing students
2015, 2013 Intern - Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Supervisor: Matthew Kershner, (904) 256-1649
During my time at DEP I worked on wetland delineation, soil erosion
assessment, and wetland remediation. Produced a brochure on the
best management practices for small scale car washing operations to
limit the amount of pollution entering the storm water system.
Completed the Florida Sedimentation and Erosion Control Inspector
Training for environmental and construction professionals.
Volunteer
2009-present American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps (ARSVLSC)
1600+ hours of volunteer service
2015 Staff Officer of the ARCVLSC (Lead Instructor)
Responsible for training two classes of more than 20 students that
will become lifeguards for the ARCVLSC and the City of Jacksonville
Beach
Awards
2015 Dean’s List (spring term 2015, GPA 4.0),
Potential Cum Laude graduate (overall, GPA 3.62)
2013 Herbert W. Scheidel Leadership in Action Award Finalist
2012 Captains Choice Award (ARCVLSC)