Executive Assistant & Project Manager

• May 2022 - Present

Research Internship

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

- Developed cetacean and waterbird species identification skills. - Contributed to data collection and analysis for the Marine Mammal and Water Bird Monitoring programs. - Executed cetacean photo identification using ACDSee software and visual comparison. - Obtained and managed GPS waypoints and tracks. - Attended cetacean strandings and collected data for input into the Global Stranding Network. - Collaborated on the protocol for the Synthliboramphus craveri trap camera project… Show more - Developed cetacean and waterbird species identification skills. - Contributed to data collection and analysis for the Marine Mammal and Water Bird Monitoring programs. - Executed cetacean photo identification using ACDSee software and visual comparison. - Obtained and managed GPS waypoints and tracks. - Attended cetacean strandings and collected data for input into the Global Stranding Network. - Collaborated on the protocol for the Synthliboramphus craveri trap camera project and analyzed observations. - Executed and analyzed data from water bird nesting surveys. - Created infographics and social media posts to communicate scientific information to the public. - Updated and rewrote a multilingual biological informational poster. - Completed a self-directed program while being adaptive to various working environments, including adverse weather conditions and a language barrier. Show less - Developed cetacean and waterbird species identification skills. - Contributed to data collection and analysis for the Marine Mammal and Water Bird Monitoring programs. - Executed cetacean photo identification using ACDSee software and visual comparison. - Obtained and managed GPS waypoints and tracks. - Attended cetacean strandings and collected data for input into the Global Stranding Network. - Collaborated on the protocol for the Synthliboramphus craveri trap camera project… Show more - Developed cetacean and waterbird species identification skills. - Contributed to data collection and analysis for the Marine Mammal and Water Bird Monitoring programs. - Executed cetacean photo identification using ACDSee software and visual comparison. - Obtained and managed GPS waypoints and tracks. - Attended cetacean strandings and collected data for input into the Global Stranding Network. - Collaborated on the protocol for the Synthliboramphus craveri trap camera project and analyzed observations. - Executed and analyzed data from water bird nesting surveys. - Created infographics and social media posts to communicate scientific information to the public. - Updated and rewrote a multilingual biological informational poster. - Completed a self-directed program while being adaptive to various working environments, including adverse weather conditions and a language barrier. Show less

Research Consultant

• May 2021 - Jan 2022

• Analyzing neuroanatomical confocal images using an image processing program and an intensive R script that I developed to run a novel convex hull and polygon area analysis. • Contributing to authoring of manuscript for submission and peer-review. • Analyzing neuroanatomical confocal images using an image processing program and an intensive R script that I developed to run a novel convex hull and polygon area analysis. • Contributing to authoring of manuscript for submission and peer-review.

Senior Laboratory Research Assistant

• 2020 - 2021

• Solely responsible for maintaining lab operations and upkeep for approx. six months, including live organism maintenance, while faculty mentor was on sabbatical and campus was locked down during COVID-19 pandemic. • Led team to collect, analyze, and present data. • Mentored and taught new students data collection and analysis methods, basic lab procedures, and organism care protocols. Included teaching small scale dissections and programming in R. • Mentored new students on… Show more • Solely responsible for maintaining lab operations and upkeep for approx. six months, including live organism maintenance, while faculty mentor was on sabbatical and campus was locked down during COVID-19 pandemic. • Led team to collect, analyze, and present data. • Mentored and taught new students data collection and analysis methods, basic lab procedures, and organism care protocols. Included teaching small scale dissections and programming in R. • Mentored new students on presenting findings and development of scientific communication skills to best convey results in a conference setting.

Laboratory Research Assistant

• 2019 - 2020

• Conducted neuroscience research alongside a faculty mentor. • Collaborated with, then led a team to collect, analyze, and present data. • Assisted with lab maintenance and organization, including upkeep of live organisms.

Laboratory Teaching Assistant

• 2018 - 2020

• Advised students on lab operations, procedures, and scientific communication. Helped encourage understanding of the scientific method and proper research practice. • Reviewed, graded, and provided feedback to students and faculty on student research proposals, manuscripts, and presentations. Assisted teaching students programming in R. • Facilitated student communication and problem solving. • Assisted faculty in course planning and preparation.