Cotie Alsbrooks

Experience

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  Coastal Carolina University

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Student Research Assistant

  Field volunteering for Dr. Eric Roche, I collected Ghost crabs and other species of crab in the marsh setting. The purpose was to monitor and assist his students with their research experiments of the crabs.

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  Coastal Carolina University

  May 2017 - Jun 2017

  Assisted Dr. Richard Peterson’s graduate student, Austin Waldorf, with his graduate work. This work was to understand groundwater discharge into the Duplin river using Radon 222 as a tracer for the water. Conducted research on the spatial and temporal variability of Radon concentration in groundwater on the Duplin river on Sapelo Island GA. This research was part of a bigger project with Dr. Richard Peterson for the LTER on Sapelo Island.

  • Student Research Assistant

    May 2017 - Jun 2017

  • Student Researcher

    May 2017 - Jun 2017
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  Coastal Carolina University

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Student Assistant

  As a GIS analyst to Dr. Eric Wright, we looked at aerial photography of the Horry County area from the 1930s to overlay current day aerial photographs to compare the change of the area over time.

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  Coastal Carolina University

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Student Researcher

  Collecting Data from USGS, I studied the impact of Hurricane Florence on Conway, SC. Using the software TerrSet, I conducted a land change analysis looking at what land class changed to water in the area.

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  Coastal Carolina University

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Student Researcher

  An associate and I sought to see if the water level of Singleton Swash, SC was affected by the dredging of the swash's mouth.

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  DDC Engineers, Inc.

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

  Surveying Technian

  Set up surveying equipment, worked on the rod, and operated as any assisting component to the surveyor. Many tasks include discovering property corners, setting corners, house lot services, and topographic surveys of terrain. Main work environments included housing developments, undeveloped forest, and personal properties.

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  Lynker

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2023

  ● Install, maintain, and repair oceanographic sensors in support of NOAA CO-OPs along the U.S. Coast. Sensors include current measuring systems, Aquatrak water level sensor, microwave water level sensor, wind sensors, air sensors, and solar panels● Regularly construct platforms for the sensors to be mounted upon● Along with maintenance, perform leveling surveys to water level sensors from installed benchmarks on the land● Train and mentor new Chesapeake Lynker Field staff in skills needed for role● Serve as onsite Chesapeake Field Lead for Lynker staff and federal FOD AOB staff at the NOAA COO-OPS Chesapeake office● Serve as a technical and recruiting advisor to the project manager Show less

  • Engineering Technician IV: Lead Field Technician

    May 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Engineer Technician Level III

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2023
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  Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA)

  Oct 2023 - now

  Water Level Project Manager

  • Coordinate the regional water level network’s Principal Investigators (PIs) and ensure the project teams are following SECOORA-developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the 70 existing water level sites, and up to 70 new installations.• Troubleshoot stations with PIs, and assist with field work as needed, to bring stations back online.• Assist the project PIs with vertical elevation surveys, and process GPS data using NOAA National Geodetic Survey’s Online Positioning User Service (OPUS).• Update, as needed, the SECOORA SOPs for sensor site reconnaissance, installation and operations, and vertical elevation surveys.• Gather and share information on each states’ water level monitoring activities, plans, and priorities. This includes tracking locations for new site installations, and completing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental compliance checks for each location.• Monitor station performance and up-time metrics, based on SECOORA data quality control (QC) daily email alerts.• Provide SECOORA data management team with accurate elevation data for each station.• Collaborate and share information with other IOOS Regional Association water level networks.• Work with NOAA’s CO-OPS and NGS to schedule trainings for SECOORA PIs.• Coordinate with SECOORA community engagement partners in state Sea Grant programs to facilitate installation of water level stations in underserved communities (i.e., proper siting, helping identify station communications options, maintenance/surveyconsiderations). Show less