Research Assistant

• Feb 2023 - Present

• Conduct marine based field work on elasmobranch species in coastal waters off South Florida. • Oversee field operation of small boats for scientific field work. • Assist in diving operations as needed to maintain Biscayne Bay acoustic array. • Ensure compliance with filing boating and dive safety plans with appropriate offices when in the field. • Conduct marine based field work on elasmobranch species in coastal waters off South Florida. • Oversee field operation of small boats for scientific field work. • Assist in diving operations as needed to maintain Biscayne Bay acoustic array. • Ensure compliance with filing boating and dive safety plans with appropriate offices when in the field.

Research Assistant

• Jan 2023 - Present

• Conduct marine based field work on elasmobranch species in coastal waters off South Florida.• Assist with marine operations and maintenance of a 55-foot coast guard certificated research vessel.• Oversee logistics and operations of small boats used in scientific settings.• Act as an instructor for field courses in elasmobranch research.• Assist with administration work such as course registration, email management, and website management.

Graduate Student Researcher

• Oct 2020 - Dec 2022

Dive Safety Office Student Worker

• Aug 2021 - May 2022

• Responsible for maintenance of university dive gear and tanks. • Assisted with dive training and operations. • Performed yearly inspections and service on gear and tanks as necessary including being trained in visual inspection of cylinders. • Responsible for maintenance of university dive gear and tanks. • Assisted with dive training and operations. • Performed yearly inspections and service on gear and tanks as necessary including being trained in visual inspection of cylinders.