Experience

Lynker

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Incidental Take Lead

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  -Monitor and evaluate incidental take data, and overall fishery observer performance as it relates to the collection of incidental take data -Monitor and evaluate incidental take collection methods, sampling gear, data documentation, and adherence to protocols. Report suggestions for improvements in data quality or processing -Edit observer trip data, assist in data quality projects -Provide guidance and feedback to observers on all incidental take related protocols and assist with… Show more -Monitor and evaluate incidental take data, and overall fishery observer performance as it relates to the collection of incidental take data -Monitor and evaluate incidental take collection methods, sampling gear, data documentation, and adherence to protocols. Report suggestions for improvements in data quality or processing -Edit observer trip data, assist in data quality projects -Provide guidance and feedback to observers on all incidental take related protocols and assist with manual changes that relate to incidental take logs/protocols -Organize updates to incidental take data in the database from past training necropsies -Develop innovative methods to identify trends in incidental take data collection -Check in, process, and disseminate biological samples; assist with management of sample storage freezer space -Assist FMRD staff with sea turtle serious injury annual determination -Process photos collected by observers, including troubleshooting camera issues, confirming species identification, entering data into databases, working with NEFSC staff to confirm identification, and debriefing observers on identification -Facilitating delivery of incidental take samples and fielding questions from observers after hours -Developing innovative and effective methods for training observers in incidental take protocols with FMRD staff -Assist in observer training: teaching topics and modules around marine mammal identification, protected species labs, sea turtle workshops, seabird sampling, preparing observer exercises, administering and grading homework and exams, tracking and ordering new gear for observers -Periodic outreach events

• Data Debriefer

  • Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

  -Review and edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs from fisheries observers for completeness and accuracy -Contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems -Maintain records on individual observer performance to use in assessing overall data quality -Complete evaluations of each observer’s work performance on a per trip basis -Assist with pre-edits of and pre-briefings for High Volume Fishery trips -Assist with routine audits and checks on… Show more -Review and edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs from fisheries observers for completeness and accuracy -Contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems -Maintain records on individual observer performance to use in assessing overall data quality -Complete evaluations of each observer’s work performance on a per trip basis -Assist with pre-edits of and pre-briefings for High Volume Fishery trips -Assist with routine audits and checks on trip data prior to trips being loaded to the observer database -Assist with preparations for Observer Training including observer exercises, homework assignments, workshops, quizzes, exams, and presentations -Process whole fish samples and marine mammal flipper/fin clip samples submitted by observers and log them into database -Participate in outreach focused on educating the public and fishing industry about the Northeast Fishery Observer Program -Participate in necropsies of seals and small cetaceans -Provide observer manual updates and edits



IBSS

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Biological Technician I

  • Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

  -Surveys participated in: Fall Bottom Trawl Survey 2022 (Leg 1), NOAAS Henry B. Bigelow -Provide at-sea data collection assistance -Assist with sorting, identification, measurement, and dissection of fish and invertebrates collected during marine research cruises -Research vessel-based electronic data acquisition systems for collection of physical and biological fishery-independent survey data -Assist with general shipboard sampling activities, organization, and clean-up -Surveys participated in: Fall Bottom Trawl Survey 2022 (Leg 1), NOAAS Henry B. Bigelow -Provide at-sea data collection assistance -Assist with sorting, identification, measurement, and dissection of fish and invertebrates collected during marine research cruises -Research vessel-based electronic data acquisition systems for collection of physical and biological fishery-independent survey data -Assist with general shipboard sampling activities, organization, and clean-up



Integrated Statistics

• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Acoustician

  • Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  -Analyze bottom-mounted and mobile passive acoustic data to assess the distribution, occurrence, and habitat use of cetacean species along the US eastern seaboard using a combination of manual and automated detectors. -Analyze passive acoustic data to describe marine soundscapes, including biological, geological and anthropogenic contributions. -Analyze passive acoustic data to describe the occurrence and distribution of fishes. -Analyze passive acoustic data to describe… Show more -Analyze bottom-mounted and mobile passive acoustic data to assess the distribution, occurrence, and habitat use of cetacean species along the US eastern seaboard using a combination of manual and automated detectors. -Analyze passive acoustic data to describe marine soundscapes, including biological, geological and anthropogenic contributions. -Analyze passive acoustic data to describe the occurrence and distribution of fishes. -Analyze passive acoustic data to describe the occurrence, distribution and relative source levels of vessels. -Assist with field collection of passive acoustic data as needed. -Assist in maintenance of a passive acoustic literature database in Endnote. -Assist with PSB Passive Acoustic Group webpage content and maintenance. -Assist in synthesizing and where applicable present results at relevant venues. -Assist with education and outreach activities conducted by the Passive Acoustic Group. Show less -Analyze bottom-mounted and mobile passive acoustic data to assess the distribution, occurrence, and habitat use of cetacean species along the US eastern seaboard using a combination of manual and automated detectors. -Analyze passive acoustic data to describe marine soundscapes, including biological, geological and anthropogenic contributions. -Analyze passive acoustic data to describe the occurrence and distribution of fishes. -Analyze passive acoustic data to describe… Show more -Analyze bottom-mounted and mobile passive acoustic data to assess the distribution, occurrence, and habitat use of cetacean species along the US eastern seaboard using a combination of manual and automated detectors. -Analyze passive acoustic data to describe marine soundscapes, including biological, geological and anthropogenic contributions. -Analyze passive acoustic data to describe the occurrence and distribution of fishes. -Analyze passive acoustic data to describe the occurrence, distribution and relative source levels of vessels. -Assist with field collection of passive acoustic data as needed. -Assist in maintenance of a passive acoustic literature database in Endnote. -Assist with PSB Passive Acoustic Group webpage content and maintenance. -Assist in synthesizing and where applicable present results at relevant venues. -Assist with education and outreach activities conducted by the Passive Acoustic Group. Show less



Lynker

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Data Debriefer

  • Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

  -Review and edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs from fisheries observers for completeness and accuracy -Contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems -Maintain records on individual observer performance to use in assessing overall data quality -Complete evaluations of each observer’s work performance on a per trip basis -Assist with pre-edits of and pre-briefings for High Volume Fishery trips -Assist with routine audits and checks on… Show more -Review and edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs from fisheries observers for completeness and accuracy -Contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems -Maintain records on individual observer performance to use in assessing overall data quality -Complete evaluations of each observer’s work performance on a per trip basis -Assist with pre-edits of and pre-briefings for High Volume Fishery trips -Assist with routine audits and checks on trip data prior to trips being loaded to the observer database -Assist with preparations for Observer Training including observer exercises, homework assignments, workshops, quizzes, exams, and presentations -Process whole fish samples and marine mammal flipper/fin clip samples submitted by observers and log them into database -Participate in outreach focused on educating the public and fishing industry about the Northeast Fishery Observer Program -Participate in necropsies of seals and small cetaceans -Provide observer manual updates and edits Show less -Review and edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs from fisheries observers for completeness and accuracy -Contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems -Maintain records on individual observer performance to use in assessing overall data quality -Complete evaluations of each observer’s work performance on a per trip basis -Assist with pre-edits of and pre-briefings for High Volume Fishery trips -Assist with routine audits and checks on… Show more -Review and edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs from fisheries observers for completeness and accuracy -Contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems -Maintain records on individual observer performance to use in assessing overall data quality -Complete evaluations of each observer’s work performance on a per trip basis -Assist with pre-edits of and pre-briefings for High Volume Fishery trips -Assist with routine audits and checks on trip data prior to trips being loaded to the observer database -Assist with preparations for Observer Training including observer exercises, homework assignments, workshops, quizzes, exams, and presentations -Process whole fish samples and marine mammal flipper/fin clip samples submitted by observers and log them into database -Participate in outreach focused on educating the public and fishing industry about the Northeast Fishery Observer Program -Participate in necropsies of seals and small cetaceans -Provide observer manual updates and edits Show less



Integrated Statistics

• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data Debriefer

  • Mar 2019 - Jul 2020

  -Review and edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs from fisheries observers for completeness and accuracy -Contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems -Maintain records on individual observer performance to use in assessing overall data quality -Complete evaluations of each observer’s work performance on a per trip basis -Assist with pre-edits of and pre-briefings for High Volume Fishery trips -Assist with routine audits and checks on… Show more -Review and edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs from fisheries observers for completeness and accuracy -Contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems -Maintain records on individual observer performance to use in assessing overall data quality -Complete evaluations of each observer’s work performance on a per trip basis -Assist with pre-edits of and pre-briefings for High Volume Fishery trips -Assist with routine audits and checks on trip data prior to trips being loaded to the observer database -Assist with preparations for Observer Training including observer exercises, homework assignments, workshops, quizzes, exams, and presentations -Process whole fish samples and marine mammal flipper/fin clip samples submitted by observers and log them into database -Participate in outreach focused on educating the public and fishing industry about the Northeast Fishery Observer Program -Participate in necropsies of seals and small cetaceans -Provide observer manual updates and edits Show less -Review and edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs from fisheries observers for completeness and accuracy -Contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems -Maintain records on individual observer performance to use in assessing overall data quality -Complete evaluations of each observer’s work performance on a per trip basis -Assist with pre-edits of and pre-briefings for High Volume Fishery trips -Assist with routine audits and checks on… Show more -Review and edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs from fisheries observers for completeness and accuracy -Contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems -Maintain records on individual observer performance to use in assessing overall data quality -Complete evaluations of each observer’s work performance on a per trip basis -Assist with pre-edits of and pre-briefings for High Volume Fishery trips -Assist with routine audits and checks on trip data prior to trips being loaded to the observer database -Assist with preparations for Observer Training including observer exercises, homework assignments, workshops, quizzes, exams, and presentations -Process whole fish samples and marine mammal flipper/fin clip samples submitted by observers and log them into database -Participate in outreach focused on educating the public and fishing industry about the Northeast Fishery Observer Program -Participate in necropsies of seals and small cetaceans -Provide observer manual updates and edits Show less



A.I.S. Inc.

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Protected Species Observer/Passive Acoustic Monitoring Technician

  • Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

  -Identification of marine mammals and sea turtles -Maintained watch for marine mammals in mitigation zones around the vessel -Operated and maintained field equipment including Garmin GPS, binoculars with reticles, range finder, high resolution digital camera with video capabilities, and thermal imaging camera. -Accurately recorded sightings and complete logs associated with daily sighting activities. -Accurately recorded and coded data on standardized forms; Self audited data prior… Show more -Identification of marine mammals and sea turtles -Maintained watch for marine mammals in mitigation zones around the vessel -Operated and maintained field equipment including Garmin GPS, binoculars with reticles, range finder, high resolution digital camera with video capabilities, and thermal imaging camera. -Accurately recorded sightings and complete logs associated with daily sighting activities. -Accurately recorded and coded data on standardized forms; Self audited data prior to submission. -Communicated protected species sightings and detection to the Lead PSO. -Worked outside and maintained watch for up to 4 hours at a time, sometimes in inclement weather conditions -Effectively communicated with team members and construction personnel -Operated and troubleshot PAM equipment including tow cables, hydrophone arrays, headphones RF transmitter, Fireface audio interface, Rackmount PC, buffer interface unit and thermal imaging software. -Utilized Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) and to accurately detect and localize protected species using PAMGuard. -Participated in necropsies of marine mammals (seals, harbor porpoises) of animals caught in fishing gear

• At-Sea Monitor

  • May 2017 - Mar 2019

  -Worked at sea throughout the Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank, Cape Cod, Southern New England, and both inshore and offshore Mid-Atlantic. -Provided accurate and timely data on catch/discards of fish by commercial fishing vessels (trawl, gillnet; incidental takes of marine mammals, turtles, and seabirds; taking finfish lengths; and economic information on vessel trip costs and gear characteristics. -Deployed on 30' to 100' vessels for 1-14 days at a time -Performed safety checks before… Show more -Worked at sea throughout the Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank, Cape Cod, Southern New England, and both inshore and offshore Mid-Atlantic. -Provided accurate and timely data on catch/discards of fish by commercial fishing vessels (trawl, gillnet; incidental takes of marine mammals, turtles, and seabirds; taking finfish lengths; and economic information on vessel trip costs and gear characteristics. -Deployed on 30' to 100' vessels for 1-14 days at a time -Performed safety checks before trips begin to ensure vessels are in compliance with safety regulations -Communication and outreach with commercial fishermen

• Northeast Fisheries Observer

  • Nov 2016 - Mar 2019

  -Worked at sea throughout the Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank, Cape Cod, Southern New England, and both inshore and offshore Mid-Atlantic. -Provided accurate and timely data on catch/discards of fish by commercial fishing vessels (trawl, gillnet, longline, pair trawl, purse seine, and clam dredge); incidental takes and protected species sightings; biological sampling of finfish and incidentally caught marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles; and economic information on vessel trip costs and… Show more -Worked at sea throughout the Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank, Cape Cod, Southern New England, and both inshore and offshore Mid-Atlantic. -Provided accurate and timely data on catch/discards of fish by commercial fishing vessels (trawl, gillnet, longline, pair trawl, purse seine, and clam dredge); incidental takes and protected species sightings; biological sampling of finfish and incidentally caught marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles; and economic information on vessel trip costs and gear characteristics. -Deployed on 30' to 100' vessels for 1-14 days at a time -Performed safety checks before trips begin to ensure vessels are in compliance with safety regulations -Communication and outreach with commercial fishermen -Participated in necropsies of pinnipeds, cetaceans, and sea turtles bycaught in fishing gear



University of Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Animal Care Technician

  • Dec 2015 - Nov 2016

  I was responsible for the animals used in research studies at the University of Florida. My responsibilities include safely handling animals, refilling food and containers and water bottles, observing animals for unusual behaivior and health concerns, maintaining lab and cage wash equipment, and ensuring that equipment and cages are properly sanitized, disinfected, and sterilized. I have experience working with mice and rats and working with small animal cage isolators. I was responsible for the animals used in research studies at the University of Florida. My responsibilities include safely handling animals, refilling food and containers and water bottles, observing animals for unusual behaivior and health concerns, maintaining lab and cage wash equipment, and ensuring that equipment and cages are properly sanitized, disinfected, and sterilized. I have experience working with mice and rats and working with small animal cage isolators.



College of the Atlantic

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Apr 2013 - May 2014

  I assisted with running and teaching labs, helping students with coursework, and individual tutoring (biology and writing). I was also a GA for Allied Whale who assisted with marine mammal stranding response, animal necropsies, and photo-ID matching for the North Atlantic Humpback Whale Catalog (NAHWC) and the Antarctic Humpback Whale Catalog (AHWC). Biology II: Form and Function (Spring 2013) Marine Mammal Biology: (Fall 2013) Writing Center GA (Winter 2014) Allied Whale GA… Show more I assisted with running and teaching labs, helping students with coursework, and individual tutoring (biology and writing). I was also a GA for Allied Whale who assisted with marine mammal stranding response, animal necropsies, and photo-ID matching for the North Atlantic Humpback Whale Catalog (NAHWC) and the Antarctic Humpback Whale Catalog (AHWC). Biology II: Form and Function (Spring 2013) Marine Mammal Biology: (Fall 2013) Writing Center GA (Winter 2014) Allied Whale GA (Spring 2013) Show less I assisted with running and teaching labs, helping students with coursework, and individual tutoring (biology and writing). I was also a GA for Allied Whale who assisted with marine mammal stranding response, animal necropsies, and photo-ID matching for the North Atlantic Humpback Whale Catalog (NAHWC) and the Antarctic Humpback Whale Catalog (AHWC). Biology II: Form and Function (Spring 2013) Marine Mammal Biology: (Fall 2013) Writing Center GA (Winter 2014) Allied Whale GA… Show more I assisted with running and teaching labs, helping students with coursework, and individual tutoring (biology and writing). I was also a GA for Allied Whale who assisted with marine mammal stranding response, animal necropsies, and photo-ID matching for the North Atlantic Humpback Whale Catalog (NAHWC) and the Antarctic Humpback Whale Catalog (AHWC). Biology II: Form and Function (Spring 2013) Marine Mammal Biology: (Fall 2013) Writing Center GA (Winter 2014) Allied Whale GA (Spring 2013) Show less



Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

• United States
• Research Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manatee Research Intern

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  I was part of the Manatee Research team where I assisted with field research, photo ID, genetic sampling, and small boat work. I worked with MIPS (Manatee Individual Photo-Identification System) and processed aerial survey data into ArcGIS. Other duties included data entry and maintenance of boats and equipment. I was part of the Manatee Research team where I assisted with field research, photo ID, genetic sampling, and small boat work. I worked with MIPS (Manatee Individual Photo-Identification System) and processed aerial survey data into ArcGIS. Other duties included data entry and maintenance of boats and equipment.