Livian Von Dran
@livianvondran
Analytical biologist specializing in ecology, EHS, GIS, and science communication.
What I'm looking for
I am an analytical biology professional with hands-on field and research experience, currently serving as a terrestrial arthropod specialist for The Spring Institute's PLANT-B CubeSat Terrarium Mission and pursuing a Professional Graduate Certificate in Earth Data Analytics. I apply ecology knowledge to conduct transect-based listed species surveys, create technical survey reports, and maintain wildlife sighting databases.
My background spans environmental consulting, waste management, and the non-profit sector where I developed skills in species identification (particularly lepidopterans and arachnids), GIS data uploading and refinement in ESRI Field Maps, and EHS practices including HAZWOPER training and household hazardous waste sorting. I have produced visual identification guides, simplified scientific content for public audiences, and supported grant funding strategies and accessibility funding.
I am detail-oriented and communicative, with experience in technical writing, grant writing, and stakeholder liaison work. I combine field survey methods, GIS competency, and data analysis to help clients meet regulatory and conservation goals while translating science for diverse audiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Entomologist (Arthropod Specialist)
The Spring Institute for Forests on the Moon
Apr 2025 - Present (5 months)
Serves as terrestrial arthropod specialist for the PLANT-B CubeSat Terrarium Mission, providing species identification, specimen handling, and data contributions for space-based ecological research.
Grant Writer and Science Communicator
Interstellar Research Group
Dec 2024 - Present (9 months)
Developed grant funding strategies and simplified scientific articles to elementary reading level to secure accessibility funding for the annual Interstellar Symposium and maintained related article databases.
Nursery Assistant & Grant Writer
Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation
Dec 2024 - Present (9 months)
Deweeded butterfly gardens, created visual displays, educated visitors on butterfly morphology, and identified funding sources to support programming and accessibility efforts.
Household Hazardous Waste Technician
Republic Services, Inc.
Jul 2022 - Aug 2025 (3 years 1 month)
Sorted household chemicals into labeled containers, communicated with clients to identify materials for return or disposal, and collaborated on timely hazardous waste preparation while following PPE and safety protocols.
Wetland Biologist
Kleinfelder, Inc.
Mar 2024 - Jun 2024 (3 months)
Conducted transect-based listed species surveys on private mining sites, located and marked nests and burrows with GPS, and produced listed species survey technical reports for clients.
Project A.N.T. Member
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 (6 months)
Performed invasive plant treatment using herbicides and hand tools, uploaded and refined GIS data with handheld GPS and Avenza, and developed educational materials and presentations for public outreach.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Colorado Boulder
Professional Graduate Certificate in Earth Data Analytics, Earth Data Analytics
2025 -
Activities and societies: Terrestrial arthropod specialist for The Spring Institute's PLANT-B CubeSat Terrarium Mission.
Pursuing a Professional Graduate Certificate in Earth Data Analytics at the University of Colorado Boulder, expected May 2026.
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, graduated May 2023.
Eastern Florida State College
Associate of Arts
Associate of Arts from Eastern Florida State College, graduated May 2019.
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