Dedicated and driven Research Assistant with a Bachelor degree in Environmental Science. Committed to delivering quality work through creative problem solving and innovative solutions. Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Scientist - Research Assistant
University Of The Sunshine Coast
11.2020 - Current
Manage day-to day technical operations of Seaweed Cultures, Harvesting and processing of Seaweed.
Gathered research data, via field surveys, sample collection and video transects.
Experimental Planning and management
Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
Managed research assistants and trained staff in Laboratory activities
Admin, Invoices, purchase requests and fieldwork paperwork.
Aid with Phd, Honours, SRP students research projects and planning
Performed seaweed experiments and research and documented findings.
Fieldwork preparation and team safety documentation
Summarized search results by preparing written reports, graphs, fact sheets and tables.
Collected and recorded data at various field sites for later assessment and data analysis.
Projects:
Morteon Bay Rock Oysters: Implementing Seaweed Farm, 2 years
Tassal, Bioremediation of Seaweed on a Prawn Farm, 2 1/2 years
Algoz: Seaweed Production
Prawn Feed Trials: Seaweed Extract in Prawn Feed
Nutrition Analysis on Seaweed
Social Media Campaign - Citizen Science
Built and Maintained Aquaculture Facility
DNA Analysis on Seaweed Species
Research Officer
CSIRO
10.2021 - 12.2021
Completed prawn research trials from startup to closeout.
Day -to- day lab maintenance.
Feed preparation, stability testing, and water quality testing.
Salmon feeding, research trials and feed collection.
Retail Assistant
Sunburn
04.2019 - 03.2021
Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and end of day close.
Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
Retail Assistant
Ghanda Clothing
10.2020 - 01.2021
Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Stormwater Reseach Assistant
University of the Sunshine Coast
03.2020 - 12.2020
Performed field surveys and collected water samples for lab testing.
Assisted with fieldwork such as troubleshooting, maintenance and system resets.
Volunteer
Reef Check Australia
02.2018 - 11.2018
Developed and implemented activities and special awareness events.
Presented talks at community groups to promote organizational mission and programs.
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Science -
University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast
06.2020
Skills
Field research
Conducting surveys
Laboratory operations
Quantitative and qualitative analysis
Equipment maintenance
Literature searches
Experimental Protocols
Time Management
Train Employees
Team Leadership
Certification
First Aid/CPR
Bronze Medallion
Teacher of Water Safety/Swimming
PADI Open Water Scuba
PADI Advanced
PADI Resuce
PADI Freediver
RYA Deckhand Sailing
RYA Navigation
Manual Driver License
Additional Information
Prof. Nicholas Paul - Seaweed Research Group
0418 600 255
Alexandra Campbell - Senior Lecturer UniSC
0488 588 064
Jane-Louise Lampard - Head of Water Management Team UniSC
0402 842 479
Petra McDuie - Character Reference
0403 710 131
Timeline
Research Officer
CSIRO
10.2021 - 12.2021
Project Scientist - Research Assistant
University Of The Sunshine Coast
11.2020 - Current
Retail Assistant
Ghanda Clothing
10.2020 - 01.2021
Stormwater Reseach Assistant
University of the Sunshine Coast
03.2020 - 12.2020
Retail Assistant
Sunburn
04.2019 - 03.2021
Volunteer
Reef Check Australia
02.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Environmental Science -
University of The Sunshine Coast
First Aid/CPR
Bronze Medallion
Teacher of Water Safety/Swimming
PADI Open Water Scuba
PADI Advanced
PADI Resuce
PADI Freediver
RYA Deckhand Sailing
RYA Navigation
Manual Driver License
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