James Cook University, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
Townsville, QLD
01.2025
M.S. - Marine Resource Management
Oregon State University, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
Corvallis, OR
09.2013
B.S. - Biology with Marine Biology option
Oregon State University, College of Science
Corvallis, OR
06.2011
B.A. - International Studies through International Degree Program
Oregon State University, College of Science
Corvallis, OR
06.2011
Skills
Training and mentoring
Goal oriented
Staff management
Customer service
Team building
Operations management
Project management
Relationship building
Project planning
Public speaking
Priority management
Conflict resolution
Verbal and written communication
Safety protocols
Coaching and mentoring
Performance management
Human resources management
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Adaptability and flexibility
Idea development and brainstorming
Languages
English
Auslan
Spanish
Ssn
04 57 326 708
Awards
ATSIMS Ambassador, 2018
AIMS@JCU Student Seminar Day First Place Seminar Talk, $1500, 2017
James Cook University Postgraduate Research Scholarship, 2016
College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science (OSU) Teaching Assistant Excellence Award, 2013
Oregon Sea Grant Program Development Grant, $6,800, 2012 - 2013, Designing a protocol for the identification of stranded marine reptiles, fish and cephalopods: the Oregon coast as a proof-of-concept
Mamie Markham Research Award, Oregon State University (OSU), $10,000, 2012 - 2014
Asson, D., Chapman, J., Dumbauld, B., No evidence that the introduced parasite Orthione griffenis Markham, 2004 causes sex change or differential mortality in the native mud shrimp, Upogebia pugettensis (Dana, 1852)., Aquatic Invasions, 12, 2, 2017
Asson, D., What's that on the Beach? Designing a protocol for the identification and reporting of stranded marine fish, squid, and turtles, using the Oregon coast as a proof-of-concept., Master's project paper, 2013, http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42684
Asson, D., Under the Sea: An evaluation of the establishment and continued effectiveness of the Galápagos National Park and Marine Reserve in Ecuador., Undergraduate thesis, 2011, http://hdl.handle.net/1957/25846
Conference Presentations
Asson, D., Pressey, R., Connolley, S., Bridge, T., Using Generalized Dissimilarity Modeling to reclassify the bioregions of the Great Barrier Reef, Oral presentation, SCBO Conservation in a Changing World conference, 07/01/18, Wellington, NZ
Using Generalized Dissimilarity Modeling to reclassify the bioregions of the Great Barrier Reef, Oral presentation, QLD Coastal Conference, 09/01/17, Airlie Beach, QLD
Using Generalized Dissimilarity Modeling to reclassify the bioregions of the Great Barrier Reef, Oral presentation, AIMS Student Seminar Day, 08/01/17, Townsville, QLD
Using Generalized Dissimilarity Modeling to reclassify the bioregions of the Great Barrier Reef, Oral presentation, ACRS 2017 conference, 07/01/17, Townsville, QLD
Asson, D., Hanshumaker, W., Beached Marine Critters, Poster presentation, NAME One Place, Many Voices conference, 07/01/15, Seattle, WA
Asson, D., Hanshumaker, W., What's that on the beach?, Oral presentation, Sharing the Coast Conference, 03/01/15, Newport, OR
Asson, D., Chapman, J. W., Dumbauld, B. R., Invasive isopod parasite Orthione griffenis does not induce sex change in mud shrimp Upogebia pugettensis., Panel presentation, Pacific Estuarine Research Society conference, 03/01/15, Seattle, WA
Asson, D., Hanshumaker, W., What's that on the beach?, Oral presentation, Sharing the Coast Conference, 03/01/14, Cannon Beach, OR
Asson, D., What’s that on the beach?, Oral presentation, NAME 'Sky 2 Sea' Conference, 07/01/13, Vancouver, BC
Asson, D., Hanshumaker, W., Designing a Protocol for the Identification and Reporting of Stranded Marine Fish, Cephalopods, and Reptiles Using the Oregon Coast as a Proof of Concept., Graduate poster presentation, Heceta Head Coastal Conference, Florence, OR
Asson, D., Hanshumaker, W., What's that on the beach?, Oral presentation, Sharing the Coast conference, Tillamook, OR
Asson, D., Chapman, J. W., Dumbauld, B. R., Population structures of the mud shrimp Upogebia pugettensis and its introduced parasitic isopod Orthione griffenis within and among Oregon estuaries., Undergraduate poster presentation, SACNAS National Conference, Anaheim, CA
Undergraduate poster presentation, annual ASLO conference, Puerto Rico
Timeline
Casual Supervisor
Petbarn
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Petbarn
03.2023 - 09.2024
Casual Sales Assistant
Petstock
02.2023 - 03.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Petstock
03.2022 - 02.2023
Store Manager
Petbarn
12.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Manager
Petbarn
02.2020 - 12.2021
Casual Research Assistant (remote)
James Cook University
12.2019 - 06.2020
Educational Interpreter
Education Queensland
06.2019 - 11.2019
Life Skills Facilitator
Deaf Services
10.2017 - 12.2019
Biology tutor
James Cook University
07.2016 - 06.2019
Companion Animal Department Manager
PetCo
02.2014 - 01.2016
Tutor
Lane Community College
11.2013 - 03.2016
Aquatic Specialist
PetCo
09.2013 - 02.2014
M.S. - Marine Resource Management
Oregon State University, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
B.S. - Biology with Marine Biology option
Oregon State University, College of Science
B.A. - International Studies through International Degree Program
Oregon State University, College of Science
PhD Candidate - Marine Science
James Cook University, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies