Resume

• 2011

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  Ecology

  Florida Institute of Technology

• 2007

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  Marine Biology

  Tri-Beta Biological Society

  Florida Tech pep band

  Florida Institute of Technology

  SSI Open Water Diver

  Scuba Schools International

• Denver Museum of Nature & Science

  Animal Care

  Performed housekeeping duties (dishes

  laundry

  upkeep) for the general area. Cleaned animal cages. Prepared food for animals and assisted with bird and squirrel feedings.

  Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida

  Laboratory

  Scanning Electron Microscopy

  Teaching

  Conservation Issues

  Experimental Design

  Education

  Science

  Science Education

  Field Work

  Scientific Writing

  Environmental Education

  Quality Control

  Ecology

  Environmental Science

  Data Analysis

  Chemistry

  Microscopy

  Marine Biology

  O'Neill

  Ascend Performance Materials

  US Fish and Wildlife Service

  University of West Florida

  Flagship Biosciences

  Inc.

  Florida Institute of Technology

  Denver Museum of Nature & Science

  Huntington Learning Center

  Greater Denver Area

  Marine Invertebrate Collections Intern

  Denver Museum of Nature & Science

  Vero Beach

  Florida

  Created educational/identification materials on endangered/threatened species in South Florida for contractors working on projects for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). Compiled a list of wildlife rehabilitation centers near project areas and created a map with Google Earth. Traveled to project and construction areas to help with avian surveys

  document endangered/threatened animal locations

  and assist with species education training. Researched new survey methods for eastern indigo snakes.

  Biology Intern

  US Fish and Wildlife Service

  Performed visual inspection on nylon 6-6 pellets under blue light for fluorescent imperfections in quality control lab. Assisted with visual inspection of pellets for cut quality

  contamination

  and color analysis. Primary lab technician responsible for operation of Optical Control System (model PS-25C) machinery and software used for identifying black defects in pellets. Developed and wrote standard test method for PS-25C. Trained operators to successfully perform standard test method to quantify optical defects.

  Laboratory Technician

  Pensacola

  Florida Area

  Ascend Performance Materials

  Greater Denver Area

  Analyst I

  Flagship Biosciences

  Inc.

  Adjunct: Taught online and face-to-face lectures and laboratories of general biology for non-majors. Counseled non-biology major students in techniques to better understand biology concepts. Restructured lecture material to reflect a new textbook. Led students in performing biology laboratories and supervised teaching assistant.\n\nLab Coordinator: Coordinated six sections of general biology for non-majors laboratories for one semester. Adjusted laboratory materials to be time-appropriate labs. Prepared solutions and organized materials for use in labs. Supervised six instructors and teaching assistants responsible for leading laboratory sections.

  Adjunct Instructor and Lab Coordinator

  Pensacola

  Florida Area

  University of West Florida

  Tutored elementary through high school students in reading and math skills. Administered diagnostic tests for potential students. Occasionally tutored high school chemistry students.

  Tutor

  Melbourne

  Florida Area

  Huntington Learning Center

  Pensacola

  Florida Area

  Author and track over 200 yearly lab requests for molding

  physical

  and flammability property testing (ISO

  ASTM

  IEC

  and UL tests) for trial and existing compounded nylon 6

  6 formulations. Manage and oversee testing on incoming lab requests from the global compounds team and for internal customer complaint investigations. Compose data summary reports to communicate lab findings to 20 global personnel. Collaborate with four different external labs a year to arrange molding or testing. Perform internal screening on one new formulation a year seeking UL approval and coordinate samples for UL testing. Developing program to track over 100 compound formulation changes and investigate and correct formulation differences in global compound grades. Act as consultant for new optical defect testing and system development. Assisted in the research and development of three flame retardant and four electrically neutral nylon compounds for the Electrical and Electronics segment. Coordinated compounding trials and assist with development of new formulations.

  Plastics Engineer

  Ascend Performance Materials

  Instructed laboratories of biology classes (Community Ecology

  Marine Biology

  Biometry). Graded papers

  presentations

  and tests. Led students on educational field trips to local marine environments. Responsible for identifying wildlife in the field

  leading lectures

  and providing guidance on projects.

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Melbourne

  Florida Area

  Florida Institute of Technology