Quality Assurance Project

KAELA GARTMAN

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O bjective

To work with an organization where I can continuously learn in the pursuit of achieving functional

excellence, thus gaining maximum job satisfaction and optimum career growth.

Professional Summary

Creative professional with extensive project experience from concept to development. Talents range from

lab to field work and include public and community outreach.

Highlights

Trained as a Field party Chief on board small Proficient in the use of Chain of Custody

sea going vessels forms

MS State certification for handling CPR and first aid Certified

endangered/threatened species (trained to Proficient in the use of a dichotomous key

tag/recover sea turtles) Experienced with water quality testing

Comfortable with using a variety of Familiar with lab safety standards

microscopes SCUBA Certified

Experience

RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC/IAP WORLD SERVICES May 2011 to A ugust 2014

Fisheries Biologist I

Pascagoula, MS

Field Party Chief on board NOAA contracted fishing vessels during the Gulf of Mexico Extended

Annual Stock Assessment long-line project.

Prepared cruise reports and instructions as well as float plans.

Familiar with environmental sampling using YSI equipment, niskin bottles, CTD's, etc.

Collected samples for a variety of scientists and projects, record length and weight data on all

specimens captured.

Extracted otoliths, stomach contents and gonads from target species.

Analyzed NRDA plankton samples by performing displacement volume measurements, manual

sorting, counting, identifying and measuring of specimens.

Identified ichthyoplankton (larval and juvenile fishes) using dichotomous keys and guides.

Familiar with Chain of Custody paperwork as used for SEAMAP and Deep Water Horizon Oil

Spill.

Performed as watch stand on board NOAA SEAMAP Plankton (Spring and Fall) and Ground fish

(Fall) Cruises

Developed effective working relations with groups, individuals, agencies and the public.

Aided with outreach for NOAA in the community Presented monthly status reports to supervisors

and peer groups.

EARTH RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY/NSIL July 2010 to May 2011

Laboratory Technician

Pascagoula, MS

Received and prepared seafood samples for chemistry and sensory analysis.

Homogenized fish and shrimp tissue.

Recorded any data in corresponding database.

Entered data collected from State and Federal DWH Oil Spill samples into database, performed

quality assurance of Case files and datasheets.

Analyzed mercury content via DMA (Direct Mercury Analysis).

Managed supply inventory for National Seafood Inspection Laboratory.

Maintained and cleaned all laboratory equipment used.

Assisted in writing and transforming of SOP's.

GRAND BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE December 2009 to J uly 2010

Volunteer

Pascagoula, MS

Collected various biological samples via trawls, seine nets, minnow traps, etc.

Aided with sorting, measuring, and identification of larval and juvenile fish as well as releasing of

adult fish.

Also assisted with invasive species control and water quality tests.

Analyzed the environmental conditions affecting plants and animals.

INSTITUTE FOR MARINE MAMMAL STUDIES November 2008 to J une 2010

Volunteer

Gulfport, MS

Assisted with office work and answered emergency phone calls.

Maintained both salt and freshwater aquariums and tanks for fish, decapods, and Guided field trips

and visitors around the facility.

Trained to assist in dolphin rescues and recoveries.

Surveyed beaches, marshes, rivers and bayous for dolphin strandings.

Aided with dolphin biopsies.

SALTWATER, INC/NMFS June 2009 to January 2010

Fisheries Observer

Anchorage, A K

other successful reptiles.

Anchorage, AK Fisheries Observer Lived on board assigned commercial fishing vessel

throughout allotted fishing time.

Interacted daily with fishermen regarding regulations and protected species handling.

Provided independent catch estimates, sample species compositions, as well as fish Completed any

necessary life history forms.

Documented fishing activity such as: set times, coordinates, gear performance, etc.

Monitored and recorded marine mammal and bird interactions also carried out any projects.

Recorded and reported all data to NMFS.

E ducation

University of Southern Mississippi 2009

Bachelor of Science: M arine Biology

Hattiesburg, MS

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