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Vancouver, WA, US

Clackamas, Oregon, United States

• Conduct operations on research boats to catch and mark hundreds of sturgeon, contributing to monitoring and management efforts
• Specialize in researching, evaluating, and addressing factors contributing to diminished sturgeon recruitment in the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, fostering informed conservation strategies

Dania, Florida, United States

• Worked to advance our understanding of successful coral reproduction techniques and contributed to restoring coral reefs in South Florida.
• Conducted independent research on coral species to increase reproductive efficiency in the lab, leading to 160% more juvenile production and the development of new techniques that can reduce cost and labor
• Collaborated with multiple lab groups to conduct field surveys, deploy sensory equipment, and outplant corals onto the reefs of South Florida, using the data collected to develop more efficient techniques for future.
• Orchestrated gamete collection from spawning corals and facilitated larval propagation, resulting in the generation of thousands of juvenile corals for research and restoration
• Implemented daily monitoring protocols in compliance with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) including health assessments, treatment interventions, and preparing monthly reports
• Adhered to local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance to environmental regulations and permitting mandates for research activities

Key Largo, Florida, United States

• Facilitated training of half a dozen different diving certifications in multiple underwater environments, providing instruction on proper diving techniques, safety procedures, and underwater skills
• Supported business operations by filling 70+ SCUBA tanks daily, assisting on boats, maintaining dive equipment, and helping customers, ensuring a smooth and efficient diving experience
• Assisted with boating operations on a vessel accommodating 40+ customers including line handling, docking, and ensuring smooth equipment setup for divers, contributing to the overall safety and functionality of dive.

Miami, Florida, United States

• Managed dive operations, overseeing logistics for dive trips, filling scuba cylinders, and maintaining equipment, resulting in the successful completion of hundreds of safe dives
• Assisted training for high-level courses including technical diving, dive instructor, and dive master
• Designed and built underwater structures in multiple environments for training and preservation of a 10,000-year-old underwater archeological site

Miami, Florida, United States

• Studied the effects of thermal stress on Acropora corals
• Performed spectroscopy and chemical assays on hundreds of coral tissue samples to assess compositional properties including proteins, lipids, and chlorophyll; used data to inform future coral restoration practices

Miami, Florida, United States

• Performed fieldwork onboard a research vessel: captured dozens of sharks, deployed tagging equipment, and extracted tissue samples; processed data for biological monitoring and population surveys
• Facilitated operations by assisting with navigation, equipment management, and handling research instruments

Camas, Washington, United States

• Collaborated with multiple departments to develop and improve scientific instruments for agricultural research by designing new products and leading end-to-end testing on hardware and software.
• Managed projects involving field surveys and lab testing on thousands of biological samples to enhance product functionality; worked closely with technical specialists and managers to complete project deliverables on.
• Developed advanced predictive models aimed at optimizing the process of estimating characteristic values of biological samples, reducing the time required from days to near instantaneous results
• Constructed and tested numerous prototypes of spectrometers and gas chromatographers using CAD and 3D printing, developed software for those products using Python and C++

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

• Built an inclusive community for 40 residents by leading floor meetings and organizing social, educational, and recreational programs for residents throughout the year
• Maintained a safe living environment for over 200 residents by responding to medical and safety emergencies
• Assisted with the hiring and interview process for 30+ resident assistant applicants

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

• Investigated the impacts of seasonal oceanographic water patterns on larval fish populations
• Processed and analyzed thousands of ocean water samples gathered over many years and from hundreds of square kilometers to collect and categorize fish samples; used the data to predict the responses of fish to.
• Managed and organized data tracking systems and cataloged biological samples

Master Of Science - Ms, Marine Ecosystems - Focus In Marine Conservation, 3.9

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Zoology/Animal Biology, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Research Assistant, Resident Assistant