Samantha Barquin

Chief Of Staff at Miami Waterkeeper
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Miami, Florida, United States, US

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Credentials

  • CPR/AED/First Aid
    American Red Cross
    Jun, 2019
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Of Staff
      • Aug 2022 - Present

    • Science and Policy Project Manager
      • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

      Boat Program •Coordinate maintenance•Maintain logs•Maintain and update manual as needed•Coordinate captains/partners for boat useWater Quality Rapid Response•Monitors reports from the community via the online pollution reporting system and social media•Responds to individuals reporting pollution•Vets reports and elevates reports that warrant notification of agencies while keeping the individual reporting confidential; follows up with contacts on report status•Maintains contact lists from the agencies and municipalities for reports•Keeps online pollution reporting system up to date and enters all relevant information, photos, videos, and other tracking information•Conducts field inspections of pollution reports•Internal and external team coordination for response•Coordinate scientific data collection•Coordinate public talking points and calls to action (along with Waterkeeper)•Coordinate with agencies/university partners (along with Waterkeeper)•Compiles data and spearheads reportsScience and Policy•Assist in the development of campaigns that elevate clean water solutions and infrastructure as key environmental issues•Implement Policy action items from Policy Specialist•Synthesize technical information and apply critical thinking to prepare and review reports•Serves as “Project Manager” between science and policy and outreach teamsScience Communication•Communicate scientific research to the general public, partners, and decision makers•Interpret the science for public consumption to advocate for effective policies by creating public-facing campaigns•Coordinate and implement MWKs campaigns, working with the Marketing Manager to execute a strategy to design and promote to the public•Work with the marketing and programs team to develop cohesive and integrated public messaging materials, letters, reports, fact sheets, presentations, advocacy materials, and online materials

    • Environmental Technician
      • Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

      Water quality monitoring• Collects samples at specific locations across Miami Dade County and Broward County aspart of weekly water monitoring• Samples with YSI EXO1 probes and records data• Collects environmental data in the field, records data on field sheet, takes site pictures,and coordinates data collection with Water Quality Research Manager• Oversees part-time field technicians as needed and coordinates sampling with the teamand partners• Abides by sampling protocols• Processes water quality samplesPollution Reporting• Monitors reports from the community via the online pollution reporting system and social media • Vets reports and elevates reports that warrant notification of agencies while keeping the individual reporting confidential; follows up with contacts on report status • Keeps online pollution reporting system up to date and enters all relevant information, photos, videos, and other tracking information• Conducts field inspections of pollution reports - taking photos, samples, or other data as neededScientific Research• Compiles scientific data into charts, figures, graphs, or maps using ArcGIS • Conducts statistical analysis using R • Supports Water Quality Research Manager in ad hoc research inquiries Public Outreach• Builds out citizen science programming• Works at volunteer events/other public outreach events• Supports organizational outreach efforts, special events, programs, and content development

    • Water Quality Field Technician
      • Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

    • Programs Intern/Water Quality Assistant
      • May 2020 - Aug 2020

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Special Events Assistant
      • Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

      • Collaborate with student leaders to logistically plan philanthropic events• Organizing and motivating student leaders• Utilizing effective time management skills to meet deadlines• Monitoring the progress of goals and projects

    • Geographic Information Systems Intern
      • May 2020 - Aug 2020

    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Recreation Lead
      • Jun 2018 - Jan 2020

      • Developed a scientific curriculum for outreach programs • Educated young children about the importance of science and biodiversity• Led strenuous hikes through Miami’s pine rock-lands, hardwood hammocks andmangrove forests• Ensured the safety for over 60 children throughout the estate’s summer camp program• Ensured the function and maintenance of equipment and materials • Developed a scientific curriculum for outreach programs • Educated young children about the importance of science and biodiversity• Led strenuous hikes through Miami’s pine rock-lands, hardwood hammocks andmangrove forests• Ensured the safety for over 60 children throughout the estate’s summer camp program• Ensured the function and maintenance of equipment and materials

    • Education Intern
      • Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

      • Educated young children about the importance of science and biodiversity • Endured strenuous hikes through Miami’s pine rock-lands, hardwood hammocks and mangrove forests • Ensured the safety for over 60 children throughout the estate’s summer camp program • Educated young children about the importance of science and biodiversity • Endured strenuous hikes through Miami’s pine rock-lands, hardwood hammocks and mangrove forests • Ensured the safety for over 60 children throughout the estate’s summer camp program

Education

  • Florida International University
    Master's degree, Environmental Policy and Management
    2019 - 2020
  • Florida International University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    2014 - 2018

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