Lydia O'Connor

Lydia O'Connor, MBA, boasts a diverse professional background combining experience in marine sciences and business. Currently serving as a Padi Open Water Scuba Instructor at Ocean Enterprises, Lydia trains and ensures the safety of scuba diving students across various skill levels. Prior roles include Inside Sales Representative for Aqualung Group, where management of over 100 client accounts led to exceeding revenue targets, and Laboratory Technician at BD, contributing to the production of rapid response COVID tests. Additional experience includes office management at Allied Tax Services, technician work at Marine Taxonomic Services Ltd., and internships focused on marine biology at the Marine Mammal Care Center and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Lydia holds an MBA in International Business, Supply Chain, and Marketing from W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Sciences from the University of Maine.