Quality Assurance Supervisor
Resume:
Kieley Hurff
**** ****** **. ** . **. Petersburg, FL 33705 . 727-***-**** .
******@*****.***
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CAREER PROFILE
Highly motivated, goal-oriented biologist dedicated to environmental
research and conservation. Exposure to a wide range of laboratory and field
work responsibilities has resulted in the cultivation of highly valuable
professional skills including efficiency, adaptability, a strong attention
to detail, and the ability to multitask.
EMPLOYMENT
Environmental Technician II, Environmental Protection Commission of
Hillsborough County, August 2009-Present
. Worked long hours outdoors collecting surface water samples.
. Knowledgeable in the use of analytical balances and laboratory
equipment to prepare molar solutions, and perform serial
dilutions.
. Performed filtration of surface water samples for chlorophyll content
analysis
and performed Total Organic Carbon analysis of surface water
samples.
. Skilled in the application of photo microscopy equipment
. Entrusted to train new employees and interns to perform various
field work and laboratory duties.
. Experienced in cleaning and calibrating hydrolab equipment.
. Responsible for conducting inventory analysis of laboratory and field
equipment. Demonstrated knowledge of seagrass transect procedures
and the
collection of data using a Trimble.
. Ability to plan sampling events including preparation of labels,
jars, and equipment; planning navigation routes; and performing
coordinate conversions.
Environmental Technician I, Environmental Protection Commission of
Hillsborough County, July 2008-May 2009
. Collected, sieved, and preserved benthic sediment samples from various
Tampa Bay area locations, and utilized microscopy skills to sort
invertebrates into taxonomic groupings.
. Maintained exceptional sediment sorting accuracy as determined by a
strict quality assurance protocol. Of 85+ samples processed to date,
not a single sample has failed a QA/QC check.
. Accurately entered field and laboratory data into the Agency's
databases (using
Microsoft Access & Microsoft Excel), and performed quality
assurance checks on
environmental data.
Assistant Scientist, Terra Environmental Services, Inc., May 2009-April
2010
. Responsible for receiving sediment samples from contracting agency and
completing
and filing custody papers.
. Utilized knowledge of local marine ecosystems to accurately analyze
sediment
samples by placing invertebrates into taxonomic groups for species
identification.
Education Outreach/Husbandry Intern, Marine Mammal Stranding Center,
Brigantine, NJ, May-August 2006, 2007
. Responsible for collecting tuition for summer camp programs and for
purchasing supplies for camp activities.
. Utilized knowledge of aquarium filtration systems to maintain hospital
tanks and a 1000-gallon outdoor touch tank.
. Entrusted by veterinarians to provide exceptional daily care of
animals in the hospital and to complete and file daily feeding logs
and medication records.
. Volunteered to participate in rehabilitated animal releases and to act
as an on-call emergency responder to stranded marine life.
. Assisted senior staff with necropsies and applying PIT & flipper tags
to rehabilitated animals prior to release.
Education Intern, Museum of Science and Industry, October 2008 - December
2008
. Entrusted to pin fragile butterfly chrysalises, monitor development, and
release
emergent butterflies into the exhibit. Maintained gardens & ponds
and contributed to
exhibit renovations.
CERTIFICATES & TRAINING
Hydrolab Service, Maintenance, & Calibration Training Certification - Sept.
2010 (Hach Technical Training Center
CPR, AED, & Basic First Aid, American Safety & Health Institute - December
2009
Bachelor of Science, Marine Science, Eckerd College - May 2008
Trained to operate fluorometers and spectrophotometers
Open Water Diver Certification, PDIC - November 2004
REFERENCES
Barbara Goetting, Environmental Supervisor
Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County
*********@*****.***
813-***-**** ext. 1214
Reference Type: Supervisor
Melanie Reding, Education Coordinator
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
******@******.*******.***
609-***-**** ext. 206
Reference Type: Supervisor
Bruce Barber, Environmental Scientist
TERRA Environmental Services, Inc.
*******@********.***
Reference Type: Supervisor
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