Environmental scientist

Profile

Seeking a career in Environmental Science. Desiring to enhance communities and the

balance between development and environmental stewardship. Experience

LEAD SCIENTIST, LAB MANAGER, OFFICE ADMIN, MAD SCIENCE; ST PETERSBURG, FL — 2009-PRESENT Designs and performs science instruction and entertainment for Tampa Bay area schools, libraries, science festivals, etc. 2017-present: Manages office operations, such as scheduling, booking, book keeping, processing payroll, and training new employees. 2010-2017 managed lab operations, including purchasing and maintaining lab equipment, MSDS files, ensuring safe handling procedures by employees and chemical storage. Organized and oversaw exhibitors from the scientific community for the St Petersburg Science Festival since 2014.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST & LAB MANAGER, DELTA SEVEN INC; ST PETERSBURG, FL — 2006-2008 Conducted scientific research for environmental consulting company. Collected, processed, and stored data for the Fort Desoto Tidal Restoration Project. Data collection included water quality, identification, classification, and enumeration of seagrasses, epiphytes, fish, meiofuana, etc. Utilized TurboCad & GIS software. Organized results for presentations and publications. Conducted non-native, invasive plant removal. Maintained lab and field equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR, BOYD HILL PRESERVE; ST PETERSBURG,FL — 2006-2008 Volunteered for educational outdoor programs and bird of prey aviary. Participated in non-native plant removal and native planting project. Maintained trails and lead interpretive nature tours.

NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM WORKER, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; LITTLE ST SIMONS ISLAND, GA — 2005-2006

Monitored 11km of undeveloped island beach for nesting sea turtles and injured/stranded wildlife. Conducted PowerPoint presentations on Georgia sea turtles and lead groups on educational nature tours identifying plants & animals. Assisted project for radio collaring and telemetry tracking of exotic European Fallow Deer living on the island. Sarah L. Weatherbee

727-***-**** ***********@*****.*** St. Petersburg, FL Education

Eckerd College, St Petersburg, FL — Bachelors Degrees in Environmental Studies and Spanish, Minor Biology - Graduated with High Honors, 2005 GPA 3.77 Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience/Education with ESRI ArcGIS and TurboCAD Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including presentations and public speaking

Spanish fluency

Self-motivated

Attention to detail and accuracy

Data Management

References

Thomas R. Cuba, (former employer at Delta Seven Inc, Environmental Consulting), 561-***-**** ***@*******.***

Lindsay M. Brendis, (former coworker at Mad Science) 727-***-**** *******.*******@*****.***