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Education
Laboratory ExperienceTed Stevens Marine Research Institute, NOAA – Juneau, Alaska Ocean Carrying Capacity Program – Bering-Aleutian Salmon International Survey Dept.
Wildlife & Fisheries Science, Laboratory Technician ( Full scope of responsibilities including SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, cyclin dependent kinase (CDK) assays, protein and DNA analysis, sample preparation, protein purification, cell culturing, immobilized metal affinity chromatography (IMAC), dialysis, handling radioactive materials, literature research, ordering and maintenance of bench stocks and supplies, performance of routine screening for radioactive contamination of laboratory area, and maintaining oyster cultures (Crassostrea virginica). Graduate
Teaching Assistant 9/1998 – 6/2000 Development,
instruction, and supervision of laboratory sessions for Adaptational
Biology (WFSC 416) for Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences,
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Laboratory Technician (Full-Time Volunteer) 7/1996 – 8/1997 Worked on a National Science Foundation project with Dr. Osmund Holm-Hansen, Dr. Russ Vetter, and Dr. Mark Westerman. The main focus of this project was to determine the effects of ultraviolet radiation on Arcto-Norwegian cod embryos and larvae in the arctic ecosystem. Examined the relationship between DNA damage, cell cycle progression, and development rates in teleost embryos and larvae. Used Mitosis Promoting Factor (MPF) activity as a means to measure instantaneous growth.
Field
Experience
Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute, NOAA – Juneau, Alaska Peace Corps - Micronesia Host
Agency: Division of Fish & Wildlife Protection (DFWP) - Koror, Republic
of Palau Host Agency: Palau International Coral Reef Center - Koror, Republic of Palau Peace Corps Volunteer - Aquarist 8/2002 - 10/2003 Primary role is to train Palauan aquarist
counterpart to develop necessary skills and knowledge to support the
maintenance and continued development of all aquarium exhibits at the
Palau International Coral Reef Center. Become actively involved in all
aspects of animal collection and care, quarantine, exhibit maintenance,
and design, fish feeding and public show. Establish a breeding program
for animals in the aquaria. Create a scheme for record keeping and data
management system of all aquarium activities, including water quality
tests, animal feeding, introduced species to the aquarium, and mortality
rates of animals kept in the aquaria.
Undergraduate
Courses Planned,
executed, and presented several research projects for various upper
division biology classes. Studied
the effects of depth and currents on the density of zooxanthellae
in the finger coral, Porites
compressa, found on Checker Reef, Organizational
Membership
Regular
Membership CSUN Geography Council 2005 - Present The Association
of American Geographers (AAG) 2005
- Present The International Biogeography Society (IBS) 2005 - Present The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) 2005 - Present The Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS) 2005 - Present
The Wildlife Society (TWS) 2005
- Present National Shellfisheries Association 1997 – 2000 American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists 1996 – 2000 American Association for the Advancement of Science 1996 – 2000
American
Fisheries Society
1997 – 2000 Attendance Annual Scientific Meeting for the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
Additional Employment HistoryMcDonnell
Douglas – Electronics
System Checkout Technician (J3K)
2/1990 – 7/1992 Aircraft included MD-11 Commercial Tri-Jet and C-17 Globemaster III Military Cargo Aircraft. Determination, installation sequence, implementation, and testing of electronic and radar units, components and necessary equipment. Installation and performance checks, adjustment of electronic and radar units and components including camera, drift-motors, communication transmitters and receivers, auto-direction finders, radar altimeters and detectors, auto-pilot and interphone equipment and related unit and accessories. Performed post-installation functional testing of electronic systems and instruments, troubleshooting and repair of defective components. Electronic systems included hydraulics, flight controls, mission computers, communications, air delivery systems, heads-up displays, landing gear, warning systems, main power, loadmaster station, proper control of all moving surfaces and various other avionics systems. Aircraft
Electrical Mechanic (K2C) 7/1989 – 2/1991 Sequential planning, layout, development, installation, adjustment, modification, and mockup operations in the assembly, hook-up, and installation of complete electrical systems including operational checkout (normally performed in assembly positions prior to flight line operations). Required conformance with engineering specifications, drawings, orders, planning paper, schematics, service bulletins, and quality control documents. Land Combat Support Systems Test Specialist (27B)
4/1985 – 4/1989 Operation and performance of unit and intermediate maintenance on LCSS (test station AN/TSM-93). Performance of LCSS preoperational procedures, energized and de-energized LCSS and RSG vans during daily operations, determination of LCSS status utilizing system survey, confidence, and maintenance programs, performance of diagnostic tests on LCSS assemblies utilizing test programs to fault isolate or verify serviceability. Performed adjustments and alignment of mechanical, electrical, and optical assemblies. Performance and diagnostic certification and verification testing of assemblies, subassemblies, and supported weapon system assemblies of LANCE, TOW, and DRAGON weapons systems. Security clearance: SECRET. Received various honors including: Distinguished Graduate (Class 27B10/010-5) 1986; Good Conduct Medal – 1988; Platoon Leadership Development (PLDC) – 1988 1984 Olympic Games Security
Guard 6/1984 – 10/1984
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