Marine Resource Scientist II

• Dec 2022 - Present

Marine Resource Specialist II

• Jul 2020 - Dec 2022

Marine Resources Specialist II for the Maine/New Hampshire Inshore Trawl Survey. This project assesses bottom dwelling populations and assemblages of groundfish and crustaceans out to the 100-fathom depth profile. Research is conducted between southern New Hampshire and the Canadian border each spring and fall. I process catch samples including enumeration, measuring lengths, weights and sex (maturity data), and anomalies. Responsible for Northern Shrimp biological analysis. Responsible for data entry and quality control of the trawl survey database. Assist in preparing data summaries, graphics, and displays for written and oral reports or presentations. I work with multi species otoliths in the DMR’s Ageing Lab and the ageing workup of multiple species. Assisting with other projects such as Halibut Tagging and Recreational Fisheries.National Sea Grant 2021 American Lobster Initiative Co-PI for awarded grant “Answering an industry question, “Who’s eating juvenile lobsters?”: An evaluation of lobster predation in the Gulf of Maine using stomach content analysis.”

Lead Marine Science Consultant, MMO/PSO/PAM

• Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

Conduct environmental surveys for wind farm development off the Northeast coastline of the United States. Photo-identification, Passive Acoustic Monitoring, data collection & daily analysis. Responsible for monitoring protected marine species in proximity of vessels and exclusion zones, working with crew to reduce impact and understand regulations, ensure compliance with environmental laws, and training new consultants. Well versed and experienced with MMPS, BOEM, ESA & NEPA and other governmental regulations. Reading and understanding permits, summarizing them and giving environmental presentations. Fill out and report marine mammal incident and stranding reports for NMFS. Daily QA/QC of data files, prepare and submit daily reports to clients and project managers. Manage an offshore team of four to six consultants. Attend and participate in daily head of department meetings and weekly phone calls with clients. Equipment maintenance, data management and scheduling.

Marine Mammal Observer

• May 2016 - 2017

Working as a Marine Mammal Observer conducting twice daily visual marine mammal transects with photo-identification of individuals when possible. Duties include utilizing GPS to mark marine mammal locations, taking photos when possible, recording animals behavior, age, size and sex.

Event Coordinator

• 2016 - 2017

Responsible for coordinating public events and representing the ferry while collaborating with outside businesses to find ways to market multiple business while trading services. Planning fundraising events, generating interest, creating marketing strategies, bringing in donations/loans for the non–profit, and outreach to the community.

Naturalist/Tour Guide

• May 2012 - Oct 2014

Daily tours encompass the geologic, geographic and cultural history of Mount Desert Island. Animal identification is included during the tours along with presentations over the lobster lifecycle and industry. Additional duties include customer relations, inventory and restocking of boats and maintenance of safety equipment. Daily tours encompass the geologic, geographic and cultural history of Mount Desert Island. Animal identification is included during the tours along with presentations over the lobster lifecycle and industry. Additional duties include customer relations, inventory and restocking of boats and maintenance of safety equipment.