Sea Turtle Conservation Biologist

• Sep 2022 - Present

Animal Care Specialist

• Jul 2021 - Present

Project Developer

• Jun 2017 - Jul 2021

Community Organizer

• Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

Projecter Fundrasier and Grant Writer

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2021

Field Assistant

• Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

• Performed full spectrum of sea turtle nesting biology and conservation of local Loggerhead population• Collected nesting data, performed tagging, relocated nests, and protected turtles from poaching• Over the season, protected over 14,000 nest and released over 40,000 hatchings• Achieved results with high level of accuracy and attention to detail in demanding environment • Performed full spectrum of sea turtle nesting biology and conservation of local Loggerhead population• Collected nesting data, performed tagging, relocated nests, and protected turtles from poaching• Over the season, protected over 14,000 nest and released over 40,000 hatchings• Achieved results with high level of accuracy and attention to detail in demanding environment

Animal Care Technician

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

• Executed the daily tasks for the care of 3 rescue male manatees and a brown pelican under the supervision of the centers lead veterinarians• Performed medical procedures on the animals such a taking vitals, drawing blood and administeing medications. • Lead educational tours of the center and the work of the center to the public. • Executed the daily tasks for the care of 3 rescue male manatees and a brown pelican under the supervision of the centers lead veterinarians• Performed medical procedures on the animals such a taking vitals, drawing blood and administeing medications. • Lead educational tours of the center and the work of the center to the public.

Lead Naturalist

• Jul 2015 - Oct 2017

• Conducted engaging ecotourism for guests with the goal of inspiring environmental responsibility • Developed and implemented three educational activities, including community educational promotions such as beach clean-ups to enhance local connection to nature and generate sponsorships• Oversaw front desk to answer inquiries, sell activities, and provide exhibit and program information • Conducted engaging ecotourism for guests with the goal of inspiring environmental responsibility • Developed and implemented three educational activities, including community educational promotions such as beach clean-ups to enhance local connection to nature and generate sponsorships• Oversaw front desk to answer inquiries, sell activities, and provide exhibit and program information

Graduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2016

• Revising the current taxonomic understanding of marine caecums. • Performing morphological and genetic studies to construct a phylogenic tree. • Describing newly identified species. • Investigating the effects of artificial and natural substrates on species diversity and richness • Revising the current taxonomic understanding of marine caecums. • Performing morphological and genetic studies to construct a phylogenic tree. • Describing newly identified species. • Investigating the effects of artificial and natural substrates on species diversity and richness

Sea Turtle Conservation Program Cooridnator and Lead Biologist

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

• Coordinated group of park rangers responsible for monitoring and protecting nesting sea turtles• Provided training and expertise in sea turtle conservation procedure• Served as liaison between management and employees to resolve work-related concerns, including organization of team-based social activities• Led scientific projects for marine coastal development in surrounding coasts• Provided project design background through literature review and interviews of locals of Ostional village• Developed a sustainable aqua culture oyster co-op to sustainably raise oysters• Educated locals and children in the junior ranger program to train them in conservation measures

Genetic Ecology and Environmental Science RA

• May 2013 - Aug 2014

• Investigated the population genetics of green sea turtles that aggregate in Peruvians waters• Processed lab tissue samples for DNA extraction used for statistical analysis and report• Developed skills in project development, including identifying relevant questions and determining methods for effective data collection as part of collaborative effort with project leadership• Contributed to the genetic conservation research data pool by organizing peer reviewed literature• Compiled, manipulated, and modeled data utilizing Genebank, R, and Excel software• Presented results at the 2014 Sea Turtle Symposium

Marine Science Camp Director

• Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

• Designed from conception to completion the curriculum for a two week marine and two week zoo summer camp• Taught two weeks of marine camp and two weeks of zoo camp to students between fourth and eighth grade. • Designed from conception to completion the curriculum for a two week marine and two week zoo summer camp• Taught two weeks of marine camp and two weeks of zoo camp to students between fourth and eighth grade.

Lab/Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2011 - May 2013

• Taught and graded lab courses to groups of up to 30 undergraduate students per class• Instructed smaller study groups for deeper investigation of specific subjects (e.g. vertebrate biology)

Swim Coach/ Lifeguard

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

• Life guarded at three facilities: leisure pool, competition pool, and residential pool.