Experience

NOAA Fisheries

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Knauss Fellow

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  NOAA NMFS Office of Protected Resources Office of the Director via Alaska SeaGrant. NOAA NMFS Office of Protected Resources Office of the Director via Alaska SeaGrant.



ABR Inc.—Environmental Research & Services

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Biologist

  • May 2022 - Sep 2022

  Crew lead of field operations. Handle field and safety logistics in remote locations. Collect and manage data for contracted clients. Crew lead of field operations. Handle field and safety logistics in remote locations. Collect and manage data for contracted clients.



Inspiring Girls Expeditions

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Onsite Coordinator

  • Mar 2022 - Jul 2022



Oceans Initiative

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Biological Research Assistant

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Project: Tracking Southern Resident Killer Whale Behavior in the Salish Sea: Measuring Effectiveness of Vessel Mitigation Measures to Inform Adaptive Management. Duties: Land-based platforms for data collection investigating the occurrence of Southern Resident Killer Whales off the west side of San Juan Island using a theodolite. Assist with implementing the Killer Whale Conservation Program. Engage in outreach including social media posts, engaging local researchers, mariner, and stakeholders, speaking to/distributing material to the public. Show less



Outer Island Excursions

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Boat Captain & Office Manager & Kayak Guide

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2019

  Boat Captain Duties: Drive vessels ranging from 23'-38' for various activities on the water including whale watching, private charters and water taxis. Ensure safety of passengers while also providing an educational experience. Create custom itineraries for private charters tailored specifically to individual groups. Communicate clearly and concisely with other whale watching boats to locate whales and organize movements to safely navigate around wildlife. Office Manager Duties: Oversee and direct daily employee duties. Create and enforce seasonal protocols. Manage company booking software. Create and distribute marketing efforts including brochures, ads, business cards, hotel check-in cards, etc. Establish relationships with local community. Create job postings for incoming staff, interview candidates and offer positions. Train incoming staff on company protocols. Kayak Guide: lead kayak tours with up to 12 guests per guide for 3-hr as well as 6-8hr tours. Make calls about where to launch, route to follow and locations to haul out based on weather and water conditions. Show less



SOUTHERN SOUTHEAST REGIONAL AQUACULTURE ASSOCIATION

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Seasonal Fish Technician

  • Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Incubation operations, fish husbandry, saltwater/freshwater rearing and egg/fry transport operations. Site cleanup and maintenance. Operate company skiffs to get to and from net pens in the bay. Incubation operations, fish husbandry, saltwater/freshwater rearing and egg/fry transport operations. Site cleanup and maintenance. Operate company skiffs to get to and from net pens in the bay.



Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center Inc.

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Nov 2016 - Apr 2017



New England Aquarium

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Marine Mammal Education & Research Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  Collect and transcribe data (identification, location and behavior of marine mammals observed in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary region). Photo-identification. Public education and customer service aboard whale watch cruises, up to 400 passengers. Collect and transcribe data (identification, location and behavior of marine mammals observed in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary region). Photo-identification. Public education and customer service aboard whale watch cruises, up to 400 passengers.



Long Island Aquarium

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marine Mammal Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Husbandry of California sea lions, harbor seals, gray seal, North American river otters, reptiles and Japanese snow monkeys. Clean exhibits and kitchen areas, observe training sessions, assist with sea lion shows. Husbandry of California sea lions, harbor seals, gray seal, North American river otters, reptiles and Japanese snow monkeys. Clean exhibits and kitchen areas, observe training sessions, assist with sea lion shows.