Assistant Scientist / Licensed Crew Member

• 2019 - Present

At-sea professional service with U.S. and international voyages (365+ days of sea time; 20+ logged dives) serving a variety of projectsTechnical• Processed over 1,000 marine biological and chemical samples that contribute to a 40+ year data set used by NOAA and WHOI scientists; collected and analyzed oceanographic samples from varying locations and depths in the ocean; compiled data for 45+ year data sets.• Monitored, evaluated and visualized data collected during research missions using Microsoft Excel and Ocean Data View.• Programmed oceanographic equipment for deployment.• Preserved marine organisms and micro/macro plastics found in ocean for further analysis on shore.• Diagnosed problems with equipment failures and computer network during deployments.• Documented new procedures in database.Equipment Management• Managed and maintained scientific equipment including the Niskin rosette sampler, CTD, PAR, oxygen, fluorometer, turbidity and transmissometer sensors, Knudsen sub-bottom profiler, ADCP.• Maintained the day-to-day function of the lab including organizing samples, inventory and data entry.• Performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment, computer hardware and network systems.• Implemented proper storage of hazardous chemicals used for analysis of samples.Staff Support and Training• Led teams of 7+ college and high school students, as well as graduate students, professors and professionals, in twice daily deployments of scientific equipment for the purpose of sample collection; taught sailing; trained students in lab processing and safety procedures.• Set work and safety goals for students to accomplish during 6 hour watch periods; encouraged students to develop leadership skills so they could help and teach each other.• Collaborated with sailing watch officer to teach navigational and sailing techniques to students.• Supplied Ocean Data View (ODV) and Microsoft Excel graphics for student project reports. Show less

Medical Officer

• 2019 - 2020

• Provided first aid and medication administration as primary caregiver for 40 students and crew for multiple voyages.• Purchased and standardized inventory record of medical supplies.

Senior Deckhand

• 2018 - 2019

• Served as full watch-standing member of the crew, including steering the ship, sail handling, and working in the lab. • Taught and managed the deckhands on board. • Streamlined and computerized chart database for navigational purposes.• Assisted in the maintenance of a 40m steel-hulled ship. • Learned traditional rigging and repair techniques. • Aided in the removal and reattachment of the foremast and associated rigging.

Sailing Intern

• 2017 - 2018

• Served as a full watch standing member of the crew, including steering the ship, sail handling, and working in the lab.

Chair of College Class of 2017 Senior Gift Committee

• 2016 - 2017

• Nominated to serve as a liaison between gift officers and the Annual Fund office, overseeing teams, and leading projects to meet the overall goals of the Commencement Gift Committee. • Solicited classmates to contribute to the Brian Keller Memorial Scholarship, raising 2x the original goal of $10,000.• Spoke at graduation ceremony about the program and accomplishments.

Lifeguard

• 2015 - 2017

Summer Camp Counselor / Lifeguard / Waterfront Instructor

• 2015 - 2015

• Supervised and supported groups of 10+ girls ages 7-12 participating in 1-2 week overnight camp experiences. • Taught sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and paddle boarding. • Led camp activities including archery and the ropes course. • Supervised and supported groups of 10+ girls ages 7-12 participating in 1-2 week overnight camp experiences. • Taught sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and paddle boarding. • Led camp activities including archery and the ropes course.

Summer Intern

• 2014 - 2014

• Updated databases. • Solicited donations for the annual auction. • Identified possible grant opportunities. • Helped people apply for new memberships. • Conducted research to find voice-over actors for an audio tour project; helped write the script. • Prepared and sent mailings. • Updated databases. • Solicited donations for the annual auction. • Identified possible grant opportunities. • Helped people apply for new memberships. • Conducted research to find voice-over actors for an audio tour project; helped write the script. • Prepared and sent mailings.

Intern

• 2010 - 2013

• Updated databases. • Maintained filing system. • Performed telephone outreach to over 120 local businesses for auction donations. • Conducted confidential client follow-up calls. • Contacted community panel members. • Prepared and sent mailings. • Updated databases. • Maintained filing system. • Performed telephone outreach to over 120 local businesses for auction donations. • Conducted confidential client follow-up calls. • Contacted community panel members. • Prepared and sent mailings.