Education:
2008 University of New England, Biddeford ME, Marine Biology Masters Program Currently Enrolled
2007 University of New England, Biddeford, Maine Deans list, GPA: 3.59
2006 Hawaii Pacific University, University of Hawaii, Manoa Study abroad Program.
Relevant Experience:
NOAA Fisheries NMFS Pascagoula Laboratory: June 2007-Present
Full time employee, Fisheries Biologist I
Participating in month long cruises in the Gulf of Mexico, including Reef fish, Ground fish trawl, Plankton, Snapper and Shark bottom & vertical longline. Reef fish tape reading, species ID, outreach programs, as well as conducting independent research on the complete life history of Blacknose shark, Carcharhinus acronotus in the Gulf.
NOAA Fisheries Hawaii: May-July 2006
Worked in the Monk Seal Department; Logging data and responding to strand calls. Helped Complete Kauai 2004 data.
Wild Dolphin Project: May- June 2005
Volunteered for a week on the research vessel Stenella in the Bahamas, after swimming with the local pod we would study the video footage, and pictures taken daily to analyze behavior and identify markings. DNA was also collected and analyzed
Volunteering at the Marine Science Center at UNE: Fall 2004
The Marine Science Center and the rehabilitation facility is part of a network of centers authorized by the National Marine Fisheries Service to rescue and rehabilitate stranded marine mammals. Responsibilities include; feedings, salt concentration checks, cleaning, helping the pro staff and caring for the animals in the center.
Camp Counselor: Summers 2002-2005
Basketball Camp; St. Margaret’s McTernan School, Waterbury CT.
Summer 2002, Silver Lake Summer Camp, Sharon, CT.
Mentor: 2003-2007
College Community Mentoring Program
Mentoring at Kennebunkport Consolidated School; Helped local children and youth develop academic, social and emotional skills, in a kindergarten and 1st grade classroom.
Leadership:
Trail Blazer Guide- UNE Orientation Leader 2005
Outing Club- Secretary 2005-2007
Student Athletic Advisory Committee, (SAAC) Voting member 2004-2007
Surf Club President/Creator 2005-2007
Certifications:
S.O.L.O. Wilderness First Aid
SCUBA Certified
Lifeguard Certification
Activities:
Varsity Cross-country, Varsity Basketball (2003-2005)
24/7 Snowboarding Club (Van Certified, trip leader)
Intramurals; Basketball, Water polo (Captain), Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Club Sport; Ultimate Frisbee
References:
James Sulikowski - College Professor, Ph. D.
University of New England- Marine Science Center
11 Hills Beach Rd., Biddeford ME 04005
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
(207) 602-2730
jsulikowski@une.edu
Jerome Mullin Ph. D.
Professor of Chemistry and Department Chair
University of New England
Alfond Center 304
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
Jerome Mullin <jmullin@une.edu>
Maryellen Holden
Foreign Language Department Chair, Upper School Spanish
585 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708
Mholden@chasemail.org
Mark Nahorney
Director of the Campus Center and New Student Orientation
(207) 602-2447
mnahorney@une.edu
William B. Driggers III, Ph.D.
Research Fishery Biologist
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Marine Fisheries Service
P.O. Drawer 1207 Pascagoula, MS 39568
228-762-4591 ext. 220
William.Driggers@noaa.gov
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