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Pikesville, Maryland, United States

I'm a DNA analyst at the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division. I analyze casework evidence for DNA profiles and write reports based on my findings. I perform technical and administrative reviews on other DNA analysts' case files, and I testify in court throughout the state of MD.

Pikesville, Md

Completed my graduate thesis here. Assist the Forensic DNA staff with administrative duties. Observe all aspects working in a biology lab.

Head of medical management training of 2.6 Atlantic bottlenose dolphinsSupervised and coached junior staff members, interns, and volunteersNarrated public presentations to large audiences

Fort Walton Beach, Fl

Oversee development of staff at all levels in both animal training, husbandry and personnel leadership skills in a variety of settingsManage trainer development program; coached other senior staff on how to implement personnel development techniques in animal care and training, conflict management, leadership, and coaching junior staff members. Played integral role in management change to update facility’s operating and animal husbandry and training standards as set forth by the Marine Mammal AllianceCo-create and run an annual weeklong in-house conference for mammal and aquarist staff. Co-hosted and created content for the International Marine Animal Trainers Association (IMATA) Southeast Regional Conference in 2015Manage husbandry and behavioral goals for 3.3 Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, 2.4 California sea lions, 1.2 harbor seals, 0.3 Asian small-clawed otters, 4.4 African penguins, and a variety of small and large parrots in both a show and interactive, free-contact settingExperience in working with both geriatric and juvenile pinnipeds, and in medical procedures for all animals including neonatal dolphin calves, sea lions, otters, and penguinsManage medications and husbandry sample scheduling; proficient in collecting medical samples including voluntary blood and x-ray

Marineland, Fl

Worked with a wide age-range of bottlenose dolphins (and for a time, nurse sharks and a cow-nosed stingray) in an interactive setting. Trained new behaviors including husbandry, interactive, show, waterwork, and cognitiveWorked with calves, as well as geriatric animalsAssisted management staff in developing less experienced trainers; mentored interns

Clearwater Beach, Fl

Worked on the set of Dolphin Tale with four bottlenose dolphins and five North American river ottersConducted training sessions with two nurse sharksRedesigned a training program for a geriatric deaf dolphin

Worked with bottlenose and Pacific white-sided dolphins in a show, interactive, and husbandry settingTrained green dolphins for interactive programs

Durham, Nh

Trained Clarks nutcrackers for a research project involving spatial memory

Clearwater Beach, Fl

Learned to maintain and eventually train behaviors with North American river otters, bottlenose dolphins, and an Atlantic spotted dolphin. Assisted with medical procedures on all of the above, including North American river otter pups. Conducted my own dolphin ID project on 60+ resident bottlenose dolphins living in the Gulf of Mexico/ICW around the aquarium.

Master’S Degree, Forensic Science And Technology

Graduated with an M.S. in forensic science, May of 2018.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Zoology/Animal Biology

Activities and Societies: Russian ClubImmersed myself in the world of zoology, Russian language, and lots of and lots of snow (I mean.