Business Analyst and Data Scientist

Business Analyst and Data Scientist

● Practical use of advanced math and statistics to extract meaningful insights from large NASA ocean model datasets● Communicated technical information to audiences of diverse expertise● Managed instrumentation inventory during the recovery and deployment of 4km-long ocean moorings as part of the 2018 Meridional Overturning Variability Experiment Research Cruise, allowing the senior scientist to simultaneously lead the wet lab aboard NOAA research vessel Pieces *1 year leave of absence taken during COVID-19 pandemic

● Followed rigorous quality assurance, control plan, and standard operating procedures to ensure Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program, CA State Water Resources Control Board accordance● Collected and prepared surface water samples among local fauna during varied weather conditions● Used and maintained water quality multiparameter instruments and sampling equipment● Analyzed water samples for basic chemistry, nutrients, bacteria, and turbidity

● Drafted initial ocean model validation software, project was continued by another student in support of NASA’s Surface Water Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission

Initial Assessment of the San Dieguito Lagoon Stormwater Remediation Ponds ● Developed Integrated Master Plan (IMP), prepared grant proposal, handled cost budget planning and reporting, and maintained Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)● Led development and execution of experimental procedures● Optimized meetings by coordinating and directing communication within a complex scaffold of stakeholders, preparing meeting agendas, and writing summary reportshttps://dagardner.wixsite.com/sdrptreatmentponds

● Design and prototype work: Dewar flask insulation - reduced liquid nitrogen consumption by 10%, UV shield – Environmental Health & Safety compliance during photolysis experiments● Ensured laboratory storage and handling adhered to environmental, health, and safety protocols and requirements● Utilize safe gaseous laboratory practices to perform low-pressure photolysis experiments and measure isotope enrichment/depletion of molecular oxygen via mass spectrometry

● Self-taught geophysical fluid dynamics theoretical basics to analyse climate analysis data● Demonstrated the utility of the potential vorticity inversion method when quantifying a-geostrophic flow’s contribution to increased storm intensity in the mid-latitude West Coast

● Visually & audibly examine 12 hours of Humpback Whale bioacoustics data, noting signal duration, bandwidth, and inflection utilizing Fourier transforms, manipulations of decibel scale, and frequency isolation

● Deploy, support, and retrieve instrumentation in the Cross Surfzone/Inner-shelf Dye Exchange (CSIDE) experiment

● Developed spring and summer break curricula for K-6th grade children to include outdoor activities and field trips to coordinate with weekly focus topics● Provided assistance to classroom teachers, maintained accurate records as required by state regulations, and interacted with children and parents in a courteous manner, ensuring family privacy

● Consistently and successfully guided 2-6 employees toward meeting both store and regional sales goals● Key holder and cash handler, making weekly deposits to our banking institution● Employee of the quarter: Winter 2008 & Spring 2009

● Awarded the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal for raising section accuracy from 70% (failing) to 97% within the first year of assuming leadership● Modernized document management and developed standard operating procedures for calculating and disseminating final pay and travel benefits to separating members from 15 military installations● Trained, led, and performance reviewed 3-5 direct reports

● Managed daily operations of a retail store with 10 employees