Experience

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Fish & Wildlife Biological Scientist III

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Tallahassee, Florida, United States • Draft biological opinions for regulatory and planning authorizations such as Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP), Coastal Construction Control Line permits (CCCL), Sovereign Submerged Lands Leases (SSL), Joint Coastal Permits (JCP), various management plans, comprehensive plan amendments and State Clearinghouse items under the Coastal Zone Management Program (CZMP). • Implementing county manatee protection plans. • Provide technical assistance to other sections within the… Show more • Draft biological opinions for regulatory and planning authorizations such as Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP), Coastal Construction Control Line permits (CCCL), Sovereign Submerged Lands Leases (SSL), Joint Coastal Permits (JCP), various management plans, comprehensive plan amendments and State Clearinghouse items under the Coastal Zone Management Program (CZMP). • Implementing county manatee protection plans. • Provide technical assistance to other sections within the agency, as well as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, Port Authorities, and county/city governments. • Work with local, state and federal agencies and stakeholder groups to conserve, enhance, and protect manatee and marine turtle habitat. • Initiate, manage and/or attend meetings, workshops, and create/deliver presentations. • Review and comment on coastal lighting plans and wildlife appropriate lighting fixtures. • Act as an agency expert witness in administrative hearings. • Assist with management of the agency’s Project Tracking System. • Perform other duties as required, including but not limited to: assisting with information and outreach projects and assisting with other field activities, such as site visits and data collection, as directed. Show less



University of North Carolina Wilmington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Feb 2022 - May 2023

  Wilmington, North Carolina, United States • Assistance in grant writing and public policy proposals • Social Media Coordinator for Coastal and Ocean Policy Program • Research on water quality, stormwater runoff in Eastern North Carolina • Individual Research focused on Bycatch Mitigation in Fisheries (sea turtles, marine mammals), North Atlantic Right Whales, and Offshore Wind



ifaw

• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Marine Mammal Campaign Intern

  • Jun 2022 - Nov 2022

  Washington DC-Baltimore Area • Reviewed and drafted policy proposals, letters, fact sheets, reports, op-eds, sign-on letters, position statements, social media content and other informational materials • Engaged in grassroots outreach, coordinated events, and helped IFAW’s presence grow along the East Coast • Engaged with national and state legislators and regulatory agencies. • Represented IFAW at coalition meetings, conferences, congressional, regulatory agency hearings, and other events. • Experience working… Show more • Reviewed and drafted policy proposals, letters, fact sheets, reports, op-eds, sign-on letters, position statements, social media content and other informational materials • Engaged in grassroots outreach, coordinated events, and helped IFAW’s presence grow along the East Coast • Engaged with national and state legislators and regulatory agencies. • Represented IFAW at coalition meetings, conferences, congressional, regulatory agency hearings, and other events. • Experience working with federal environmental laws that protect marine mammals such as the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act. Show less



Audubon Nature Institute

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Aquarist II

  • Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

  New Orleans, LA • Preparation and feeding of diets for a variety of aquatic animals. Maintenance and cleaning of aquatic systems including water changes, backwashing, filter and sock changes, gravel vacuum, windows. Monitoring of system water quality, daily reports of water quality, animal behavior and health. • Contributions to conservation working with the Coastal Wildlife Network. • Work with veterinarian during medical procedures on assigned animals.

• Fishes and Invertebrates Intern

  • Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  New Orleans, LA • Preparation and feeding of diets for a variety of aquatic animals. Maintenance and cleaning of aquatic systems including water changes, backwashing, filter and sock changes, gravel vacuum, windows. Monitoring of system water quality, daily reports of water quality, animal behavior and health. • Experience following AZA and USDA protocols and standards with respect to food preparation, biosecurity and quarantine. • Given the opportunity to learn how to care for a new gallery, outside… Show more • Preparation and feeding of diets for a variety of aquatic animals. Maintenance and cleaning of aquatic systems including water changes, backwashing, filter and sock changes, gravel vacuum, windows. Monitoring of system water quality, daily reports of water quality, animal behavior and health. • Experience following AZA and USDA protocols and standards with respect to food preparation, biosecurity and quarantine. • Given the opportunity to learn how to care for a new gallery, outside assigned gallery, due to work exceptional work ethic, efficiency and performance. • Independent project titled “Enrichment of Coral Catsharks in an Aquarium Setting”. Focused mainly on training and implementation of feeding behaviors. • Attended classes such as ‘collection planning’, ‘water quality/life support’, ‘necropsy and hospital procedures in an aquarium.



Altar'd State

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guest Lead

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2020

  New Orleans, Louisiana, United States • Assist an average of 75 customers a day, individually. Making valuable, personable relationships with guests. Exceeding standards of the retail experience, providing exceptional customer service. • Utilized skills such as relationship building, strong communication and approachability to build rapport with customers and fellow associates. • Assist customers in finding and providing recommendation of products. • Trained new sales associates on the sales floor, leading by example.



Auburn University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lifeguard

  • Aug 2017 - May 2019

  Auburn, Alabama Area • Conceived and implemented a first of its type program designed to improve water skills for ROTC students • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support • Use of cash register and computer technology to keep track of patron transactions and membership.



MWR

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lifeguard

  • May 2014 - Aug 2017

  Patuxent River, MD



Elks Swim Team

• Swim Coach

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Lexington Park, Maryland