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Nicole Dare

Sunshine Coast

Summary

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
Nicole Dare