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Marine science graduate focused on outreach, ecological research, and community-driven conservation solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role combining field research and community outreach where I can apply ecological monitoring, data analysis, and education to advance conservation and equitable environmental awareness.

I am a marine science graduate with hands-on experience in field sampling, lab techniques, and ecological data analysis. I have contributed to research cruises, lab maintenance, and ImageJ-based data processing to support studies on marine organisms and ecosystems.

My work spans strandings response, marine chemistry assistance, and community-centered programs like aquaponics and outreach camps. I have analyzed necropsy data, helped maintain specimen archives, and supported graduate-level projects.

I regularly design and lead educational activities for K–12 students and community members, mentor peers for internships, and develop research-based lessons to increase ocean literacy. I emphasize inclusivity, communication, and adaptability in all outreach efforts.

I seek roles where I can apply scientific skills to practical conservation challenges, expand community engagement, and contribute to research that informs healthier waterways and resilient ecosystems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Coast Camp Counselor

SSU Department of Marine Science

May 2025 - Jul 2025 (2 months)

Educated rising 4th–6th graders on ocean literacy through hands-on activities, chaperoned field trips, and assisted head counselor with project organization and daily operations.

Marine Education Curriculum Design Child Supervision Outreach Communication Project Coordination Event Planning

CEAR Hub Intern

SSU Marine Science Research Center

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)

Designed research-based lessons and led community outreach activities, and analyzed case data to help determine causes of death in marine specimens.

Curriculum Development Community Outreach Data Analysis Educational Program Management

Research Assistant

SSU Marine Science Research Center

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)

Contributed to research on doliolid roles in the microbial loop, processed imagery with ImageJ, and participated in a research cruise for field data collection.

ImageJ Data Processing

Marine Chemistry Intern

SSU Marine Science Research Center

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)

Assisted with lab maintenance and boat-based data collection while supporting graduate students in marine chemistry research tasks.

Boat Data Collection Support For Graduate Research Data Entry Fieldwork Safety

Stranding Response Intern

Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program

May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)

Assisted in sea turtle rehabilitation and responded to marine mammal and sea turtle strandings while analyzing necropsy data to determine causes of death.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Stranding Response Necropsy Analysis Animal Handling Data Analysis Emergency Response

Tutor

Savannah State University

Jan 2023 - May 2023 (4 months)

Supported students in improving study habits and cognitive skills through one-on-one tutoring and academic coaching.

Tutoring Academic Coaching Study Skills Communication Mentoring

Work-Study Intern

SSU Marine Science Research Center

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 (4 months)

Updated and organized specimen archives and databases using Microsoft Access to maintain research documentation and collections.

Database Management Data Entry

Aquaponics Intern

SSU Marine Science Research Center

May 2022 - Jun 2022 (1 month)

Monitored and maintained aquaponics systems and contributed ideas to address urban food deserts through urban agriculture initiatives.

Aquaponics Urban Agriculture Monitoring Sustainable Food Systems

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Savannah State University

Bachelor of Science, Marine Science

2021 - 2025

Grade: 3.40 GPA

Activities and societies: CEAR Hub Intern, Marine Chemistry Intern, Office of Naval Research Intern (Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program), Coast Camp Counselor, tutoring and work-study roles, aquaponics intern, research assistant contributions

Achieved a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science with coursework and research experience in field sampling, lab techniques, and environmental outreach; expected Spring 2025 graduation with a 3.40 GPA.