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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Coordinates and manages the day-to-day program and administrative operations of the Coastal Watershed Institute.Participates in the development and implementation of academic programs to achieve program/department objectives.Works collaboratively with administrators in the development, implementation, documentation, and enforcement of department/program.

Provide administrative support to Coastal Watershed Institute.Complete transfers, reconcile expenditure transactions, maintain internal accounting records, and other transactional duties related to fiscal administration. Fulfill purchasing requirements for Coastal Watershed Institute, maintain P-Card information, and reconcile purchases. Establish and.

Naples, Florida Area

Oversaw and coordinated Animal Care Specialist daily assignments. Maintained clean facilities and ensure the safety of the staff, public, and animals. Supervised, participated in, and trained staff in the health, feeding, daily maintenance, and medical care of animals. Worked directly with Pet Placement Partners, local animal shelters, and other animal.

Naples, Florida Area

Maintained clean shelter facilities, performed daily feedings, and observed animals for signs ofillness. Administered medications, vaccinations, and monthly preventatives both routinely andas part of animal intake evaluations. Maintained working knowledge of breed characteristic behavior, breed recognition, zoonotic diseases, and animal first aid..

Fort Myers FL

Coordinated oyster and blacktip shark sampling efforts including data collection, data entry,QA/QC, project deliverables, and performance measures. Assisted in preparing, submitting, and maintaining files, records, and applications for thesis project permitting. Lead data management and processing. Oversaw materials planning, inventory, and ordering..

Sanibel, FL

Responsible for leading restoration projects, including tapegrass restoration and oyster reef restoration in the Sanibel and Fort Myers areaCoordinateed volunteer restoration eventsDrove, trailered, and launched boats up to 23'Used ArcGIS to create and analyze maps and data

Sanibel, FL

Assisted with planning and delivery of marine science educational programsSupervised young children (ages 6-13) in a variety of outdoor and marine environmentsFostered an appreciation for marine ecosystems and encouraged campers to practice ocean stewardshipAssisted with many aspects of maintenance and upkeep of facilities and equipmentAssisted in the.

South Bimini, Bahamas

Handled sharks on a daily basisAcquired lemon sharks via shark fishing and gillnetting for Principal Investigators' researchGathered behavioral data during trials for Principal Investigators' researchPerformed work-ups on sharks including weighing, measuring, taking DNA & isotopes, and PIT taggingKept extensive records of all sharks captured and their.

Prepared, weighed, and assembled feeds for marine mammals or aquarium exhibitsAssisted in feed preparation for following dayAssembled interactive cart activities for guestsEngaged guests in hands-on discussion of whales and their conservationIdentified differences between species, feeding types, and basic anatomy of different whale species

Monitored and record animal behavior during feedings in Tracks programFed zebra sharks, black blotched fantail rays, spotted eagle rays, blacktip reef shark pups, and various other animal upon assignmentPrepared water quality samples Aided Biologists in physicals and procedures on animals

South Bimini, Bahamas

Handle sharks on a daily basisAcquire lemon sharks via shark fishing and gillnetting for Principal Investigators' researchGather behavioral data during trials for Principal Investigators' researchPerform work-ups on sharks including weighing, measuring, taking DNA & isotopes, and PIT taggingKeep extensive records of all sharks captured and their unique.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Environmental Science

Bachelor Of Science, Animal Sciences

Activities and Societies: Alpha Zeta, Omicron Delta Kappa, Who's Who Among Students