Experience

NOAA Fisheries

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Fishery Biologist

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Collects, manages, and disseminates data and statistics on the status of U.S. marine commercial fisheries. Collects, manages, and disseminates data and statistics on the status of U.S. marine commercial fisheries.



USDA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Survey Statistician

  • Sep 2020 - Dec 2022

  • Leads and coordinates several agricultural commodity surveys from data collection to summarization while staying within budget constraints. • Reviews, analyzes, sets estimates, and summarizes statistical data for various types of reports. • Strong track record of outstanding performance in project management by maintaining projects within budget, meeting deadlines, and maintaining and improving survey response rates during a period of general decline in survey participation. • Leads… Show more • Leads and coordinates several agricultural commodity surveys from data collection to summarization while staying within budget constraints. • Reviews, analyzes, sets estimates, and summarizes statistical data for various types of reports. • Strong track record of outstanding performance in project management by maintaining projects within budget, meeting deadlines, and maintaining and improving survey response rates during a period of general decline in survey participation. • Leads a monthly webinar series for junior employees where we host various sessions like discussion panels with senior executives and recruit technical experts in our agency to cover topics like programming in R. • Earned a training award for staying on the forefront of current data science methods. Show less • Leads and coordinates several agricultural commodity surveys from data collection to summarization while staying within budget constraints. • Reviews, analyzes, sets estimates, and summarizes statistical data for various types of reports. • Strong track record of outstanding performance in project management by maintaining projects within budget, meeting deadlines, and maintaining and improving survey response rates during a period of general decline in survey participation. • Leads… Show more • Leads and coordinates several agricultural commodity surveys from data collection to summarization while staying within budget constraints. • Reviews, analyzes, sets estimates, and summarizes statistical data for various types of reports. • Strong track record of outstanding performance in project management by maintaining projects within budget, meeting deadlines, and maintaining and improving survey response rates during a period of general decline in survey participation. • Leads a monthly webinar series for junior employees where we host various sessions like discussion panels with senior executives and recruit technical experts in our agency to cover topics like programming in R. • Earned a training award for staying on the forefront of current data science methods. Show less



Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Associate

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Assisted with the design and execution of molecular-based aquatic animal health monitoring tools. • Designed, validated, and troubleshooted CRISPR-cas13-based nucleic acid detection assay for the development of a rapid diagnostic test to detect specific pathogenic viruses that devastate the aquaculture industry. • Utilized molecular biology tools and techniques like, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), gel electrophoresis, DNA & RNA… Show more • Assisted with the design and execution of molecular-based aquatic animal health monitoring tools. • Designed, validated, and troubleshooted CRISPR-cas13-based nucleic acid detection assay for the development of a rapid diagnostic test to detect specific pathogenic viruses that devastate the aquaculture industry. • Utilized molecular biology tools and techniques like, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), gel electrophoresis, DNA & RNA purification, primer/probe design, CRISPR-Cas 13 oligo testing and design, and media preparation. • Represented our institute, projects and their benefit to our ocean and community through in-house events to potential stakeholders, donors, and the public. Show less • Assisted with the design and execution of molecular-based aquatic animal health monitoring tools. • Designed, validated, and troubleshooted CRISPR-cas13-based nucleic acid detection assay for the development of a rapid diagnostic test to detect specific pathogenic viruses that devastate the aquaculture industry. • Utilized molecular biology tools and techniques like, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), gel electrophoresis, DNA & RNA… Show more • Assisted with the design and execution of molecular-based aquatic animal health monitoring tools. • Designed, validated, and troubleshooted CRISPR-cas13-based nucleic acid detection assay for the development of a rapid diagnostic test to detect specific pathogenic viruses that devastate the aquaculture industry. • Utilized molecular biology tools and techniques like, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), gel electrophoresis, DNA & RNA purification, primer/probe design, CRISPR-Cas 13 oligo testing and design, and media preparation. • Represented our institute, projects and their benefit to our ocean and community through in-house events to potential stakeholders, donors, and the public. Show less



University of Maryland Eastern Shore

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

  • Developed, planned, and executed a marine disease ecology project combining data collection in the field with molecular based lab work for the goal of investigating the disease dynamics that affect the blue crab fishery in Maryland. • Utilized predictive modeling to understand and extrapolate key trends in environmental conditions and the potential impacts to fishery health. • Performed various molecular and microbiology techniques like primer/probe design, PCR, qPCR, gel… Show more • Developed, planned, and executed a marine disease ecology project combining data collection in the field with molecular based lab work for the goal of investigating the disease dynamics that affect the blue crab fishery in Maryland. • Utilized predictive modeling to understand and extrapolate key trends in environmental conditions and the potential impacts to fishery health. • Performed various molecular and microbiology techniques like primer/probe design, PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA and RNA purification, cell culture, cloning and transformation, media preparation, invertebrate dissection and tissue/hemolymph extraction, microscopy, and performing aseptic technique. • Designed PCR, qPCR, and plate reader assays and troubleshooted existing protocols. • Trained 2 biology summer interns and 2 incoming graduate students on best practices in the lab, utilizing equipment in a safe and responsible manner, as well as basic molecular biology procedures like designing a PCR experiment. Show less • Developed, planned, and executed a marine disease ecology project combining data collection in the field with molecular based lab work for the goal of investigating the disease dynamics that affect the blue crab fishery in Maryland. • Utilized predictive modeling to understand and extrapolate key trends in environmental conditions and the potential impacts to fishery health. • Performed various molecular and microbiology techniques like primer/probe design, PCR, qPCR, gel… Show more • Developed, planned, and executed a marine disease ecology project combining data collection in the field with molecular based lab work for the goal of investigating the disease dynamics that affect the blue crab fishery in Maryland. • Utilized predictive modeling to understand and extrapolate key trends in environmental conditions and the potential impacts to fishery health. • Performed various molecular and microbiology techniques like primer/probe design, PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA and RNA purification, cell culture, cloning and transformation, media preparation, invertebrate dissection and tissue/hemolymph extraction, microscopy, and performing aseptic technique. • Designed PCR, qPCR, and plate reader assays and troubleshooted existing protocols. • Trained 2 biology summer interns and 2 incoming graduate students on best practices in the lab, utilizing equipment in a safe and responsible manner, as well as basic molecular biology procedures like designing a PCR experiment. Show less



IMET - Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ratcliffe Environmental Entrepreneur Fellow

  • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

  Conceptualized and developed a product and business model based on biological science research. Conceptualized and developed a product and business model based on biological science research.



Towson University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Aquatic Toxicology Research Technician

  • Feb 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Investigated the interactions of contaminants on aquatic invertebrates using a combination of lab-based experiments and mathematical models for the broader goal of being able to predict how stressors affect aquatic systems. • Prepared a proposal and was granted funding from the Towson Office of Undergraduate Research towards an aquatic toxicology experiment I designed. • Trained 3 new lab staff on cleanliness methods, experimental procedures, equipment usage, and general safety and best… Show more • Investigated the interactions of contaminants on aquatic invertebrates using a combination of lab-based experiments and mathematical models for the broader goal of being able to predict how stressors affect aquatic systems. • Prepared a proposal and was granted funding from the Towson Office of Undergraduate Research towards an aquatic toxicology experiment I designed. • Trained 3 new lab staff on cleanliness methods, experimental procedures, equipment usage, and general safety and best practices in the ecotoxicology lab. Show less • Investigated the interactions of contaminants on aquatic invertebrates using a combination of lab-based experiments and mathematical models for the broader goal of being able to predict how stressors affect aquatic systems. • Prepared a proposal and was granted funding from the Towson Office of Undergraduate Research towards an aquatic toxicology experiment I designed. • Trained 3 new lab staff on cleanliness methods, experimental procedures, equipment usage, and general safety and best… Show more • Investigated the interactions of contaminants on aquatic invertebrates using a combination of lab-based experiments and mathematical models for the broader goal of being able to predict how stressors affect aquatic systems. • Prepared a proposal and was granted funding from the Towson Office of Undergraduate Research towards an aquatic toxicology experiment I designed. • Trained 3 new lab staff on cleanliness methods, experimental procedures, equipment usage, and general safety and best practices in the ecotoxicology lab. Show less



University of Maryland Eastern Shore

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marine Biology Research Technician

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Conducted a marine biology research project investigating the biology of larval jellyfish in the Chesapeake Bay. • Presented and reported on results both through presentations, written manuscripts, and posters. • Was awarded travel scholarships to attend two conferences to present my research and was also awarded 2nd place poster at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Environmental Partnership Program meeting. • Conducted a marine biology research project investigating the biology of larval jellyfish in the Chesapeake Bay. • Presented and reported on results both through presentations, written manuscripts, and posters. • Was awarded travel scholarships to attend two conferences to present my research and was also awarded 2nd place poster at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Environmental Partnership Program meeting.



Anacostia Watershed Society

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stewardship Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Assisted with hands-on watershed conservation. Partnered with University of Maryland College Park as bilingual assistant to survey local fisherman, and worked to engage the community and volunteers in restoration efforts. Assisted with hands-on watershed conservation. Partnered with University of Maryland College Park as bilingual assistant to survey local fisherman, and worked to engage the community and volunteers in restoration efforts.