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Stephanie Levesque

Stephanie Levesque

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Stranding Officer

  • Education

    • University of Massachusetts, Amherst

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Psychology

      Activities and Societies: National Scholars Honors Society, Psi Chi National Honors Society

    • Royal Veterinary College, U. of London

      2011 - 2012
      Master of Science (M.Sc.) Wild Animal Biology

      Activities and Societies: Royal Veterinary College Zoological Society The course included individual and group work as well as the presentation of research projects at conference. The following areas were examined : The Impact of Disease on Populations- Detection, surveillance and emerging diseases- Health and welfare of captive wild animals - Ecosystem Health- Interventions - Project/ thesis - Problem based learningMy project examined the pathological and morphological differences among bycaught, mass, and single stranded common… Show more The course included individual and group work as well as the presentation of research projects at conference. The following areas were examined : The Impact of Disease on Populations- Detection, surveillance and emerging diseases- Health and welfare of captive wild animals - Ecosystem Health- Interventions - Project/ thesis - Problem based learningMy project examined the pathological and morphological differences among bycaught, mass, and single stranded common dolphins from New England, U.S waters. Show less

  • Experience

    • Cultural Care Au Pair

      May 2005 - May 2006
      Sales Intern/Trainee

      • Data entry • Review of invoices for approval • Contacting potential clients

    • Animal Rescue League of Boston

      Jan 2008 - Sept 2008
      Volunteer

      • Socialization of animals• Monitoring animal health and behavior • Preparing diets and feeding animals as well as maintaining clean and healthy environments

    • MSPCA

      Jan 2008 - Sept 2008
      Foster care volunteer

      • Socialization of animals, as well as exposing animals to various forms of enrichment • Monitoring animal health and behavior• Preparing diets and feeding animals as well as maintaining clean and healthy environments

    • Eurobrew, Inc.

      May 2008 - May 2010
      Logistics Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

      • Entry of depletion numbers from clients into database• Review and creation of client purchase orders then sent to warehouse for preparation and delivery• Review/approval of invoices and billings as well as employee expense reports • Organization of sales events/meetings abroad • Sales and marketing, brand promotion• Customer Service

    • Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife

      Aug 2011 - Aug 2011
      Intern

      • Monitoring health and behavior thus aiding in the process of determining when the animal is suitable for outdoor/larger enclosure or release• 24 hour care of orphans including tube feeding as well as administering any medications• Observing medical procedures in clinic• Aiding in the rescue and release of patients• Preparing balanced diets and feeding as well as maintaining a clean and healthy environment

    • Zoological Society of London

      Sept 2011 - Sept 2012
      Graduate Student

      As part of the MSc course. Duties included learning different animal managment techniques, husbandry, preparation of diets and maintaining clean environments as well as performing post-mortem examinations on animals at the London and Whipsnade Zoos.

    • International Fund for Animal Welfare

      May 2012 - Aug 2012
      Researcher

      Data collection

    • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

      May 2012 - Aug 2012
      Graduate Student

      Three month research project as part of MSc course on the morphological and pathological trends among bycaught, mass, and single stranded common dolphins in New England waters in collaboration with WHOI and IFAW. • Data collection and analyses of common dolphin pathology and morphology• Assisting in necropsy examinations

    • Sea Watch Foundation

      Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
      Research Assistant

      Research on the Cardigan Bay bottlenose dolphin. Data entry, photo identification, boat and land based surveys, public awareness.

    • Shannon Dolphin and Wildlife Foundation

      Jul 2013 - now
      Research Assistant

      • Line- transect/non-line transect boat surveys• Photo identification using IMatch and FinBase software• Data entry, downloading of GPS tracks • Public awareness and education• Assisting with the running of the visitor centre• Assisting with the development and distribution of ecotourism questionnaires

    • IWDG Consulting

      Jul 2013 - now
      Researcher/Marine Mammal Observer (MMO)

      • MMO for dredging operations at Dublin Port• Updating IWDG website with current research/information on Irish cetacean species • MMO for piling operations at Shannon Foynes Port, Limerick• MMO for pilling operations in Cobh, Cork• MMO aboard the TSHD Volvox Olympia for maintenance dredging in Cork harbour • MMO aboard the R.V. Celtic Voyager on geophysical seismic survey out of Cork harbour • MMO for pier blasting project in Doolin, Clare. • Line- transect/non-line transect boat surveys• Photo identification using IMatch and FinBase software• Assisting with marine mammal strandings• Performing post-mortem examinations of stranded cetaceans/sample collections Show less

    • Galway Mayo Institute of Technology

      Mar 2014 - Sept 2014
      Research Assistant

      Assistant to PhD student surveying bottlenose dolphins in the Shannon Estuary with a focus on social and foraging behavior, making behavioral observations during group encounters as well as focal follows, and mark-recapture using photo identification techniques.

    • Shannon Ferries

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2016
      Deck hand, Tour guide, MMO

      • Deck hand, tour guide, MMO aboard Dolphin Discovery dolphin watching tour boat.• On board standby boat for ships arriving/departing Moneypoint Jetty in Clare, as well as for workers performing maintenance on the jetty.

    • Marine Institute

      Mar 2015 - Apr 2015
      Foreign Vessel Observer

      • Biological sampling of catches aboard fishery patrol vessel Tridens during blue whiting fish stock survey• Taking blue whiting fin clippings for genetics study• Assisting with acoustic watches• Recording cetacean sightings for the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group

    • Marine and Environmental Resource Conservation Consultants Ltd.

      Apr 2016 - Jul 2016
      Marine Mammal Observer

      • MMO for piling operations at Moneypoint Windfarm, Clare

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Multidisciplinary Ship-based Training

      Strategic Marine Alliance for Research and Training (SMART)
      Apr 2014

    • Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW-95

      SeaTec Maritime Training
      Apr 2014

    • Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) Training

      Joint Nature Conservation Committee
      Oct 2013

    • Safe Pass

      O'Dwyer Safety Services Ltd
      Jun 2015

    • Cetacean Stranding Management

      British Divers Marine Life Rescue
      Sept 2012

    • PAM Operators Course

      IWDG Consulting

    • Introduction to Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Training

      Joint Nature Conservation Committee
      Oct 2013

    • Seafarer's Medical (ENG111)

      Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport
      Sept 2016