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Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

• Conducted field sampling on diamondback terrapins, including the use of in-water traps, and terrestrial pitfall traps.• Collected biological samples and population data on threatened species.• Carried out steroidal hormone extraction procedures.• Carried out quantification methods for reptilian hormone samples via Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs). • Compiled and processed ultrasonography data related to Kemp’s ridley sea turtle reproductive biology.• Undertook safe blood-sampling procedures of diamondback terrapins, with IACUC approval.• Analyzed scientific literature.• Compiled and summarized data from wildlife cameras and drone footage of nesting endangered and threatened turtle species.• Analyzed biological data through statistical analysis programs (i.e., Microsoft excel and R).• Communicated scientific research to both members of the public and the scientific community.• Developed project reports and grant proposals.• Maintained multiple long-term databases.• Maintained laboratory inventories.• Conducted radio telemetry surveys on diamondback terrapin populations.• Maintained field equipment.• Responsible for the husbandry and care of diamondback terrapins for the Alabama terrapin head-start program.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Provided lecture and instruction to multiple students from diverse backgrounds.• Provided lecture and instruction for Biology 123 lab students.• Provided lecture and instruction for Microbiology 261 lab students.• Provided lecture and instruction for Biology 124 lab students.• Prepared lab exercises for Sea Turtle Biology class.• Created lectures, quizzes, and exams.• Provided supervision and assistance during laboratory experiments.• Graded students’ assignments.• Maintained organization of microbial experiments in incubators and lab refrigerators.• Approximately university 50 contact hours overall.

Little St. Simons Island, Georgia

• Acted as an eco-tourism guide in a GA barrier island ecosystem• Educated guests on barrier island dynamics and endemic species’ life histories• Species identification• Maintained guest outdoor recreational equipment• Maintained hiking trails• Data entry and management• Aided in nuisance wildlife surveys

Little St. Simons Island, Georgia

• Monitored sea turtle nesting along the beach of Little St. Simon’s Island.• Identified sea turtle species and nest location based on track marks.• Employed predator exclusion methods to increase hatchling success.• Relocated nests based on necessities of tidal inundation and prevention of light disorientation.• Collected biological specimens for genetic analysis.• Excavated hatched nests and catalogued nest contents for hatching success.• Assisted in sea turtle necropsies under Department of Natural Resources supervision.• Assisted University of Central Florida on an in-water netting, and aided in taking measurements and biological samples. • Maintained monitoring equipment, research bikes, and predator exclusion devices.

Starkville, Ms

• Assisted in research involving microbe communities and their influence on host-parasite interactions.• Developed research proposal and project for directed individual study.• Implemented multiple types of plant and insect sampling methods.• Carried out DNA isolation techniques.• Maintained laboratory equipment and lab space.• Led field research team stationed in San Antonio, Texas.• Liaison between PI and landowners that allowed us to conduct research on private property.• Collected data and biological samples.• Managed lab field equipment.

Starkville, Ms

• Shift leader• customer service • Money transactions• Food prep • customer service

Pelham, Al

My responsibilities included maintaining equipment and supplies, cleaning of cooking and serving equipment, back-of-house cleanliness, and ensuring that the restaurant met sanitation standards and expectations of the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

Master Of Science - Ms, Biology, 4.00/4.00 Gpa

Plan I Masters of Science Degree with a thesis focusing on the reproductive biology and conservation of endangered turtle species. Thesis.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 3.82/4.00 Gpa