Olivia Trahan
Research Extern at The Aquaculture Research Institute- Claim this Profile
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Mandarin (Simplified) Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Adobe Photoshop CS
AdobeMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Adobe Premiere Pro
AdobeMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Adobe Illustrator CS
AdobeDec, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Aquaculture Research Institute
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Extern
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Jun 2023 - Present
- Supported the Hurricane Island research efforts and aquaculture operations - Sorted/recorded contents of spat bags to collect scallop spat - Cleaned, organized, and maintained equipment and gear - Sorted animals and monitored biological parameters - Assisted with outreach and collaboration with local community and students - Worked with Research Staff and Educators to integrate Hurricane Island's research efforts with on-island education programs - Assisted in delivering aquaculture and research specific educational programming, such as anatomy lessons, sorting spat bags, and aquaculture site tours to diverse audiences - On a weekly basis, submitted blog updates and other social media material (e.g. photos, Facebook posts, etc.) - Developed hard skills like knot tying and boat driving; - Furthered skills in science communication and outreach During my role as a Research Intern through the University of Maine Aquaculture Research Institute at the Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership, I was able to capitalize on existing research done utilizing sea scallop spat bags to evaluate larval supply to scallop management areas. I sorted, identified, and counted all species collected in spat bags from the Lower Penobscot Bay rotational management area and from the Muscle Ridge Closed Area. I then compared species diversity and abundances of all species in spat bags between these two areas and also record scallop size frequencies. This data I collected supports current long-term monitoring efforts of larval supply to these areas and adds to Hurricane Island's understanding of species diversity and distributions along the Maine coast. Show less
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UNCW Campus Recreation Center
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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
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Facilities/Maintenance Team Member
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Apr 2023 - May 2023
Work early morning and evening shifts to conduct routine maintenance and cleaning to the recreation center. Routine tasks included but are not limited to: - Contact with chemical solutions to wet mop all courts - Using heavy machinery, such as the floor scrubber, to create solutions and deep clean courts and hallways - Working alone or in a team of up to three to ensure completion of tasks Work early morning and evening shifts to conduct routine maintenance and cleaning to the recreation center. Routine tasks included but are not limited to: - Contact with chemical solutions to wet mop all courts - Using heavy machinery, such as the floor scrubber, to create solutions and deep clean courts and hallways - Working alone or in a team of up to three to ensure completion of tasks
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City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Park Attendant
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Apr 2021 - Aug 2022
- Oversaw the opening and closing of the park. Prepared and cleaned facility for daily operations - Secured all facilities and clearing park at closing - Maintained park and facility cleaning duties - Patrolled land and waterways - Educated and enforced park rules to all patrons - Administrative responsibilities included daily reports, facility rentals, nature programs and staff duties - Collected fees and handled money in accordance with City of Raleigh policy - Professionally communicated with park patrons, vendors and coworkers Show less
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Education
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2022 - 2025
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science, Environmental Conservation -
2018 - 2022
Garner High School
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2020 - 2022
Wake Technical Community College
Associate of Science - AS
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