Laura Fullwood

Experience

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  The University of Western Australia

  Dec 2007 - now

  As a research officer at the University of WA, I have participated in the coordination, management and handover of the following research projects:1. An assessment of fish assemblages at the Mariana Islands, Micronesia, using stereo Baited Underwater Video Systems (stereo-BRUVS), NOAA2. Baseline survey of demersal fish assemblages in the Timor Sea, Australian Institute of Marine Science3. Post-Development Impact Surveys: Sub-tidal Demersal Fish (Stereo-BRUVS) at Barrow Island, Sinclair Knight Merz SKM4. Conducting baseline Reef Fish Monitoring using Stereo-BRUVS within the Shoalwater Islands and Marmion Marine Parks, WA Department of Environment & Conservation5. Gorgon Upstream DomGas project: baseline fish survey, Chevron Australia6. Jurien Scientific Reference Zone Assessment: stereo BRUV survey, Department of Fisheries7.Assessment of the Rottnest Island Marine Sanctuaries: Stereo BRUV and DOV surveys, WAMSIAlternative research duties include:1.Writing peer-reviewed scientific papers and impact assessment reports2. Co-ordinating and managing laboratory video analysis and data exportation3.Preparation and writing of tender documents and scopes of work4.Training and supervision of research assistants and honours students5. Producing quality control documents6. Quality assurance and quality control of both field and laboratory data7. Field mobilisation/demobilisation and operations as field trip leader8. Identification and abundance counts of tropical, temperate and deepwater fish species Show less As a research assistant at the University of WA, I have participated in the following research projects:1. Gorgon Barrow Island baseline fish survey (stereo BRUVs)2. Assessment of seagrass quality in Cockburn Sound, Perth3. Assessment of community growth on subtidal rocky reefs in Southwest Australia.4. Pluto LNG Dampier Archipelago project: baseline fish survey (stereo BRUVs)5. Gigas 2D seismic survey at North Scott Reef: fish assessment program6.Securing WA’s Marine Futures, Stereo BRUV and Towed Video surveys7.Fish assemblages of the Kimberly coast: an assessment using remote video techniques and demersal traps.8.Assessing the effects of fishing at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands9.Assessment of the Rottnest Island Marine Sanctuaries: Stereo BRUV and DOV Surveys10. Evaluating monitoring options for the Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery ranch sector.Duties:1. Field mobilisation/demobilisation and operations 2. Identification and abundance counts of tropical, temperate and deepwater fish species3. Producing quality control documents4. Extensive diver based sampling techniques5. Identification of algal species and seagrass shoot counts Show less

  • Research Officer

    Feb 2012 - now

  • Research Assistant

    Dec 2007 - Feb 2012
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  Curtin University

  Jan 2014 - now

  Research Officer

  My current job roles include:Project Management - 5+ years proven ability to plan and co-ordinate a variety of commercial and research projects. Effective end-to-end management of field mobilisation/demobilisation and operations. Leadership and Instruction – Reputation for optimising team potential and effectively instructing research assistants, students and international collaborators.Communications – Experienced at interpretation of complex information in a succinct and simple manner. Research and Reporting - Extensive experience in the areas of research, data analysis and reporting. Proficiency in preparing accurate tender documents and environmental reports and insuring quality data.Off-Shore Skills - Excellent identification skills of tropical, temperate and deepwater fish species. Qualified skipper and PADI Rescue Diver (75+ Dives) with proficient scientific diving skills. Comfortable working offshore for long periods.Technical Skills – Rapidly adapts to new technologies. Proficient in Microsoft Applications, specialised photogrammetry software and a broad range of statistical packages including Primer & PERMANOVA. Show less