Biologist

FISHERIES BIOLOGIST

Well-organized, methodical, and goal-oriented individual with strong work ethic strongly inclined to pursue a career within biology / science-related field. Enthusiastic in grasping new processes, procedures, and resources to enhance acquired knowledge and experience while achieving career advancement. Possess experience working with scientific equipment, combined with in-depth knowledge of laboratory-based duties including sampling, testing, measuring, recording, and analyzing results in biological, physical, and life sciences. Computer literate, proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT:

Agarose gel Electrophoresis - SDS-page - Thermal Cycler (PCR) - Refrigerated Centrifuge - Western Blotting ELISA Assays - Semi-Dry Blotter - Plankton Tow - Conductivity Temperature Depth (CTD) - Side-Scan Sonar - Respirometry Probes and Chambers - Aquaria - Multi-Corer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FISH TECHNICIAN I - PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND AQUACULTURE CORPORATION - Cordova, AK - FEB-SEP 2008

- Efficiently performed general hatchery operations including loading / unloading of adult fish from vessels, feeding fish, tagging, taking and fertilizing eggs, and incubating eggs routinely; executed some laboratory work, handled cleaning and maintenance of facilities and tools

MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY EMPLOYEE - MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY - Castine, ME - AUG-DEC 2007

- Provided efficient performance in assuming various roles such as switchboard receptionist, office assistant, and lifeguard

SUMMER CONFERENCE COORDINATOR - MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY - Castine, ME - MAY-AUG 2007

- Coordinated functional areas encompassing customer service and facility management

- Worked effectively as dependable lifeguard for conference and pool guests during activities

RESIDENT ASSISTANT - MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY - Castine, ME - MAY-AUG 2007

- Worked closely and provided assistance to residents in terms of personal and living matters

- Efficiently facilitated each student’s transition into the college environment

OTHER EXPERIENCE

KENNEL WORKER - PENNYRILE ANIMAL CLINIC - Madisonville, KY - May-Aug 2005

CHILD CARE STAFF - YMCA - Madisonville, KY - May-Aug 2004

ACCOUNTANT - MICHAEL’S ARTS AND CRAFTS - Albuquerque, NM - Aug 2002-Jul 2003

CREDENTIALS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE BIOLOGY - Maine Maritime Academy - Castine, ME - 2004-2007

Madisonville Community College - Madisonville, KY - 2002-2004

University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM - 2001-2002

First Aid (expires 12/15/2009)

NAUI SCUBA Certification (2005)

RECOGNITION

Resident Assistant Rookie of the Year - 2007

MEMBERSHIPS

Unified Alcohol Board Member, 2007 - Varsity Cross Country, 2005 and 2006

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps - 2004-2006

UNPUBLISHED MATERIAL

de Graaff, E. 2006. Protein effects on specific dynamic action (SDA) in the estuarine killifish, Fundulus heteroclitus. Maine Maritime Academy OS401 Independent Research Project, 17 pp.

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