Curriculum Vitae

Patricia H. Brown

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

904-***-**** or abkxgy@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Master of Science, Biology September 2005 - August 2010

Thesis/Research: “Morphological and Genetic Examination of Host-Associated

Sympatric Divergence in the Parasitoid wasp, Torymus umbilicatus”

Curriculum Included: Community Ecology, Evolution, Population Genetics, Molecular

Systematics, Biometry, Independent Studies/Research, Readings/Discussions - Current

Science

Bachelor of Science, Biology September 1996 - August 2001

Curriculum Included: Calculus I, General Biology I & II, Human Biology, Human

Physiology, Molecular & Cell Biology, Ecology, Advanced Botany, Conservation,

Limnology, Biology of Cancer, Genetics, General Chemistry I & II, Quantitative

Chemistry, Organic Chemistry I & II, College Physics I & II

Work Experience:

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Department of Biology, Lab Manager Asst. February 2008 – August 2010

Contacted vendors to obtain schedules and quotes regarding repair and/or purchase of

new equipment and/or maintenance for teaching and/or research labs. Processed,

ordered, received, and distributed most teaching lab and some research lab orders before,

during, and after each semester. Shopped local markets and pet stores for lab items as

required. Fed and cared for live organisms until required by lab instructors. Cleaned,

organized, and maintained all storage areas and prep rooms. Coordinated schedule with

Physical Facilities regarding access to teaching and research labs for maintenance and

repairs. Prepared paperwork and subsequently arranged for pick up and disposal of

antiquated lab equipment and/or other inventory items. Planned daily and weekly work

schedules for three to four student lab assistants each semester.

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Department of Chemistry, Lab Technician July 2003 – June 2007

Natural Sciences department split into two departments, Biology and Chemistry. With

the help of two student lab assistants, spent many months moving all Chemistry labs,

prep rooms, chemical inventory, compressed gases, refrigerator/freezer contents, and

small office furniture to the new building. Several additional months were required to set

up, organize, affix required signage, and label three floors of new prep rooms, glassware

and equipment storerooms, chemical storerooms, and compressed gas storeroom. Each

semester placed, received, and distributed all orders for teaching and research labs.

Maintained annual chemical inventory, including MSDS binder updates. Gathered and

organized hazardous waste from all labs and prepared waste manifest for periodic

collections. Monitored liquid nitrogen and compressed helium levels of NMR on a

weekly basis and replenished as required. Monitored D.I. water system readings and salt

levels and performed periodic flushing when necessary. Planned daily and weekly work

schedules for three to four student lab assistants each semester.

St. Johns County, St. Augustine, Florida

Assistant Urban Forrester February 2002 – April 2003

Reviewed construction plans submitted to county offices by contractors, land owners,

home builders, and home owners to ensure tree salvage and mitigation requirements were

met. Made sure the proper permits had been obtained before construction was

authorized. Attended weekly board meetings during which new construction proposals

were presented to county committee members by builders/developers/owners.

Discussions were held regarding consent or denial, current county construction and

mitigation requirements were discussed, and committee members were advised of any

changes. Periodic visits to construction and/or mitigation sites were often required. Left

job in order to attend graduate school and earn a Master of Science degree in biology.

Related Experience:

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Gopher Tortoise Relocation Project Assistant June 2007 – August 2007

Assisted with set up of bucket traps and capture of gopher tortoises for export to safe

location prior to construction of new university dorms and associated access roads.

Greenhouse Assistant April 1998 – August 2000

Assisted with rock flooring and shelving installation in new Biology Department

greenhouse. Performed ongoing maintenance of greenhouse water systems and kept log

of periodic temperature readings. Monitored and cared for research and/or teaching lab

plants/specimens.

Pitcher Plant Research Assistant May 1998 – August 2000

Set up grid over natural areas of pitcher plant populations on campus to learn more by

monitoring health, sizes, and growth patterns. Designed and set up artificial bog in

department greenhouse for pitcher plants later relocated there in an effort to save their

populations from being completely destroyed by construction.

Publications:

Rossi, A.M., J. Walguarnery, M. Milne, D. Beaulac, C. Burkhalter, K. Stokes, T. Brown,

and D. Moon (2010). Population dynamics and long-term stability of the hooded pitcher

plant (Sarracenia minor). Southeastern Naturalist, in preparation.

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