Sarah Norris Email & Phone Number

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 policies and procedures.Creates and implements evaluations, assessment, and academic program strategic goals to assess and report growth and effectiveness of the academic programs to supervisor and appropriate stakeholders.Identifies opportunities for improvement that enable the program to achieve its strategic goals. Advises and collaborates with campus partners to provide students with resources, support, referral, and advocacy.Develops budget recommendations and assists with developing activities and services budget requests.Monitors and complies with all fiscal expenditures and guidelines in accordance with university policies and procedures.Develops, administers and analyzes continuous assessment of programs. Prepares and evaluates statistical, analytical, and narrative reports to be used for decision making and program improvement.Plans and coordinates events, seminars, presentations, and workshops that support academic achievement strategic goals.Develops and maintains the department’s publications, website, and social media presence.Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates OPS and part-time student employees. Maintains work schedules, timesheets, and payroll action forms.Serves on department as well as cross-campus committees for special event planning and programming.

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 maintain systems for administration of records for the Coastal Watershed Institute. Support employment administration and human resources processes, serve as a point of contact with the central HR department.Prepare and approve payroll certifications. Arrange and coordinate travel for department staff, faculty, and incoming guests and speakers. Compose and prepare written documents and correspondence for the office, including memos, letters, presentations, and spreadsheets. Prepare special spreadsheet reports and presentations as needed.

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 welfare groups to transfer animals.Monitored, maintained, and purchased the inventory of equipment, supplies and materials. Prepared and received a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and ensureproper data entry.

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. Conducted evaluations of animals for adoption candidate status. Worked directly with the public to provide basic adoption counseling and answer inquiries about adopting, licensing, surrendering, and euthanizing animals.

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. Provided instruction and technical guidance to seasonal field personnel, interns, and other graduatestudents. Inspected, maintained, and operated field, safety, and laboratory equipment.Followed established, standardized field protocols for sample collection and handling.Formatted input files and analyzed data in statistical programs.

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 management of a conservation non-profit

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 unique traitsDrove boats including 16' and 17' skiffs to research sites

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 traitsDrive boats including 16' and 17' skiffs to research sites

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