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Clearwater, Florida

New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

• Maintained behaviors with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina), Asian small-clawed otters (Aonyx cinerea), African black-footed penguins (Spheniscus demersus), and exotic bird species during guest interactions and shows. Assisted in interaction, show, and husbandry sessions with juvenile and geriatric California sea lions (Zalophus californianus).• Performed guest interactions with resident species, narrated shows and presentations, and trained incoming staff and interns. • Worked with aquarist staff to rescue and rehabilitate sea turtles, including the triage and care of a Leatherback Sea Turtle.• Facilitated prenatal and postnatal care of two, female dolphins, including 24-hour assessments and care. • Received transported sea lions, translocated animals among enclosures, and helped desensitize new stimuli.

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

• Collaborated with training team to execute training sessions, veterinary procedures, and animal care of resident species. Aided in mitigating guest interactions and formal presentations with an aggressive male African penguin.• Transported bottlenose dolphins and assisted in care of dolphins in late stages of pregnancy and neonate dolphins. Prepared diets, maintained exhibits, and facilitated enrichment sessions and animal observations.

Key Largo, Florida

• Collected and managed data relevant to emergent and longitudinal research, including acoustic, cognitive, developmental, and husbandry projects with bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions.• Educated guests and university students about the facility, life history of dolphins, and current research projects. • Aided in classroom and dolphin-assisted therapy programs of children with varying levels of mental, physical and emotional disabilities, bringing joy to clients and their families at Island Dolphin Care.

Clearwater, Florida

• Participated in 24-hour rehabilitation of an Atlantic spotted dolphin calf, scheduled volunteer shifts, assisted in training husbandry behaviors and administering medications, and maintained databases.• Supervised and managed stranding events, including monitoring Stranding Hotline, coordinating first response, triage, rehabilitation, release, necropsy, and sanitation/quarantine protocols. • Gained proficiency in water quality testing, basic veterinary technician skills, animal restraints, physical therapy, facility and equipment maintenance, and truck transports.• Conducted outreach events and daily presentations regarding all aspects of strandings and ocean conservation.

Key Biscayne

Senior Thesis: Microscopic cellular analysis of phenotypes in cancerous versus non-cancerous cells in bicolored damselfish• Performed cell culture techniques and analyzed organelles in the cells under various fluorescent stains. • Measured differences in lipid content, mitochondrial mass, and mitochondrial membrane potential of cell lines with image analysis software. • Maintained the damselfish (saltwater) and zebrafish (fresh water) aquarium systems and obtained fish husbandry skills.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Marine Science And Biology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Delta Pi, Marine Mammal Rescue Team, Relay for Life, Ocean Kids, Biology Workshop Leader, National Society.

Semester At Sea

Semester at Sea is a study abroad program that travels the world on a ship. Classes are related to destinations. My summer 2012 voyage.

Top 10 In Class, Advanced Placement Academy

Activities and Societies: Interact Club President, Golden Girls Dance and Cheer Team Captain, National Honor Society, Student Government.