Gabriella Balsam
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Laura Thorne
I worked with Gabriella to host an annual workshop for Women in STEM Environmental fields and she did an amazing job leading the 2018 planning committee. She has a great ability to anticipate the next steps so that we are prepared to get the job done. She's dedicated to doing great work and not about to let anyone on the team down. She's on the path to accomplishing great things and I am glad to know her both as a friend and colleague.
Daryn Bohner
Gabriella and myself worked together at the University of South Florida for the Tampa Bay Association of Environmental Professionals student chapter. As president of our organization she lead our committee strongly and gracefully. We have hosted several events to benefit the environmental poli/sci students at USF and Gabriella was the most delightful student org president I have had the pleasure working with -- she is very well organized, professional, and direct.
Laura Thorne
I worked with Gabriella to host an annual workshop for Women in STEM Environmental fields and she did an amazing job leading the 2018 planning committee. She has a great ability to anticipate the next steps so that we are prepared to get the job done. She's dedicated to doing great work and not about to let anyone on the team down. She's on the path to accomplishing great things and I am glad to know her both as a friend and colleague.
Daryn Bohner
Gabriella and myself worked together at the University of South Florida for the Tampa Bay Association of Environmental Professionals student chapter. As president of our organization she lead our committee strongly and gracefully. We have hosted several events to benefit the environmental poli/sci students at USF and Gabriella was the most delightful student org president I have had the pleasure working with -- she is very well organized, professional, and direct.
Laura Thorne
I worked with Gabriella to host an annual workshop for Women in STEM Environmental fields and she did an amazing job leading the 2018 planning committee. She has a great ability to anticipate the next steps so that we are prepared to get the job done. She's dedicated to doing great work and not about to let anyone on the team down. She's on the path to accomplishing great things and I am glad to know her both as a friend and colleague.
Daryn Bohner
Gabriella and myself worked together at the University of South Florida for the Tampa Bay Association of Environmental Professionals student chapter. As president of our organization she lead our committee strongly and gracefully. We have hosted several events to benefit the environmental poli/sci students at USF and Gabriella was the most delightful student org president I have had the pleasure working with -- she is very well organized, professional, and direct.
Laura Thorne
I worked with Gabriella to host an annual workshop for Women in STEM Environmental fields and she did an amazing job leading the 2018 planning committee. She has a great ability to anticipate the next steps so that we are prepared to get the job done. She's dedicated to doing great work and not about to let anyone on the team down. She's on the path to accomplishing great things and I am glad to know her both as a friend and colleague.
Daryn Bohner
Gabriella and myself worked together at the University of South Florida for the Tampa Bay Association of Environmental Professionals student chapter. As president of our organization she lead our committee strongly and gracefully. We have hosted several events to benefit the environmental poli/sci students at USF and Gabriella was the most delightful student org president I have had the pleasure working with -- she is very well organized, professional, and direct.
Experience
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Flatwoods Consulting Group Inc.
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ecologist
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
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United States
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Staff Environmental Scientist
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Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
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Environmental Scientist
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Jan 2018 - Nov 2020
Review Environmental Resource Permit applications to ensure projects meet state criteria for wetland and surface water impacts.
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Low Risk Permit Evaluator
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Aug 2016 - Jan 2018
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Environmental Specialist
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
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Tampa Bay Water
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United States
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lab Technician Co-op
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
- Perform and document wet chemistry analyses to ensure water quality control in both production and monitoring wells. - DOC holding analyst in ammonia SM 4500-NH3D, alkalinity SM 2320B, color SM 2120 B, and total dissolved solids SM2540 C analyses. - Proficient in operating Hach NH3 probe, Mettler-Toledo T50 Autotitrator, and Rondo Autosampler. - Capable of generating analytical data in compliance with NELAC Institute standards. - Perform and document wet chemistry analyses to ensure water quality control in both production and monitoring wells. - DOC holding analyst in ammonia SM 4500-NH3D, alkalinity SM 2320B, color SM 2120 B, and total dissolved solids SM2540 C analyses. - Proficient in operating Hach NH3 probe, Mettler-Toledo T50 Autotitrator, and Rondo Autosampler. - Capable of generating analytical data in compliance with NELAC Institute standards.
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University of South Florida
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2014 - May 2016
- Assist instructor of record in capstone course Wetland Environments. - Support students from non-environmental backgrounds in wetland ecology and hydrology topics. - Assist instructor of record in capstone course Wetland Environments. - Support students from non-environmental backgrounds in wetland ecology and hydrology topics.
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Sustainability Intern
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
- review business assessments and sustainable action plans with local businesses in order to recertify them for the Sustainable Business Program. - identify and promote additional sustainable initiatives - develop marketing pieces for individual businesses - review business assessments and sustainable action plans with local businesses in order to recertify them for the Sustainable Business Program. - identify and promote additional sustainable initiatives - develop marketing pieces for individual businesses
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Pinellas County Natural Resources Section
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Clearwater, FL
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NPDES Intern
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
- Created inspection maps for enforcement of the NPDES program through the county's GIS program - Monitored surface water quality by measuring temperature, flow, salinity, conductance, pH, dissolved oxygen and water column depth and collecting grab samples for analysis (chlorophyll, nutrients, BOD5, color, TSS, fecal coliform, and turbidity) - Collected biological samples to assess the health of fish communities related to state water quality criteria in tidal creek areas - Conducted businesses inspections along roads under FDOT jurisdiction to ensure compliance of NPDES program - assessed construction activities for use of best management practices to reduce sediment erosion, and conducted turbidity tests on outflows to ensure activities are not leading to excessive sediment displacement. Show less
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Tampa Bay Watch
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Estuary EDventure Intern
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
- assisted classes K through 12 in outdoor learning activities, including squid dissection, plankton viewing, and touch tank experiences - Assisted senior instructors in trawling in the estuary and identifying the species caught - assisted classes K through 12 in outdoor learning activities, including squid dissection, plankton viewing, and touch tank experiences - Assisted senior instructors in trawling in the estuary and identifying the species caught
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Education
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2014 - 2016
University of South Florida
Master of Science (M.S.), Environmental Science and Policy -
2010 - 2014
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science and Policy
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