Experience

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  Israel oceanographic & limnological research

  Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

  Live feed technician

  • Responsible for the culture, enrichment and harvest of rotifers, nauplii of the brine shrimp Artemia and microalgae production• Conducted biological sampling, data entry and biological analysis• Maintenance of laboratory records• Participated and oversaw daily production routines

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  Seanergy yacht management

  Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

  Yacht captain

  • Managed and operated privately owned sailing and motor yachts up to 63 feet• Oversaw yacht maintenance and resolved mechanical repairs• Worked directly with owners and their guest to achieve costumers satisfaction• Coordinated the yacht sale and transfer to the new owner

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  Dr. joe brown aquatic research building, memorial university

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Responsible for the culture and daily production routines of: Atlantic salmon, Arctic char, steelhead trout and Atlantic cod• Responsible for feeding aquaculture stocks and water quality monitoring• Assisted with fish sampling, data entry and biological analysis• Maintained aquaculture mechanical and water quality systems • Guided and supervised large groups in laboratory settings• Corrected student assignments and exams

  • Fish Hatchery Technician

    May 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
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  Oceans learning partnership

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2013

  Marine interpreter

  • Operated and demonstrated the scientific equipment onboard including an ROV, multi-beam sonar, plankton nets, Niskin bottle and bottom sediment grab sampler• Delivered at-sea experiential programs to high school students and teachers• Conducted video assessments of benthic communities and invasive species surveys• Assisted with the program curriculum design and facilitated the evaluation process

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  Benthic ecology laboratory (dr. paul snelgrove). ocean sciences centre, memorial university.

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

  Science technician ii

  • Responsible for benthic samples picking and sorting using microscopic techniques • Responsible for taxonomic identification, data recording and statistical analyses• Part of an environmental assessment project with Stantec

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  Golden eagle sablefish

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2015

  Live feed manager and hatchery technician

  • Supervised and trained staff performing daily routines of rotifers and Artemia production• Sablefish broodstock management– include nutrition, spawning, disease and health management • Production routines related to larval and juvenile production• Maintenance of laboratory records, data management and analysis of biological data• Design and implementation of R&D activities• Assisted with NSERC grant proposal to secure funding for research collaborations between Golden Eagle Sable Fish and MUN • Operation and maintenance of marine Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) Show less

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  Excel career college

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  Aquaculture instructor (contract position)

  • Instructed the Aquaculture Technician Diploma Program• Developed program curriculum and course content• Managed and coordinated student practicum placements• Acted as liaison with aquaculture companies, associations, and NGO’s• Experience working with and training First Nations

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  Fisheries and oceans canada

  Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

  Aquatic science technician iii (casual contract position)

  • Responsible for port sampling of commercial fisheries (i.e. collecting and measuring biological samples of turbot and Atlantic cod at various landing sites)• Quality control of Observer Program data, verifying data entry of catch log and length frequency information• Performed sampling and tagging of wild Atlantic cod in a mark-recapture program• Utilized field instruments and maintained quality control protocols

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  Memorial university of newfoundland

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2021

  Doctorate of philosophy (phd)

  • Thesis title: "Impact of plant-based oils and other feed ingredients on growth, tissue composition, gene expression, and health of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)."• Research was part of Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) and Integrated Pathogen Management of co-infection (IPMC) with Cargill Innovation, Genome Canada and Genome Atlantic.• Awarded NSERC Postgraduate Research Scholarship based on academic and research achievements (2017-2020).• Awarded Ocean Industries Student Research Award based on academic achievements (2016-2020).• Awarded Student Scholarship Award, Aquaculture Association of Canada (AAC). Show less

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  Functional genomics laboratory (dr. matt rise). ocean sciences centre, memorial university.

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2021

  Research assistant i

  • Performed aquatic functional genomics duties and analyses (e.g., quality assessments, qPCR assay development and application)• Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies; specimen preparation; general lab upkeep• Designed, executed, and troubleshoot experimental protocols, data analyses and interpretations • Supervised and assisted graduate students with sampling and laboratory procedures

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  Sem ltd

  Mar 2021 - Mar 2024

  Senior aquatic biologist

  • Scientific lead and management of environmental projects (industry, government, not-for-profit organizations, and academia)• Lead fish and fish habitat surveys (both freshwater and marine; include fish population surveys, benthic monitoring, plankton assessments, water quality & sediment testing, etc.)• Provide supervision, training, and technical direction to junior staff• Fisheries Act Authorizations and environmental assessments• Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) Lead; statistical analyses • Liaison with clients and regulatory agencies• Report writing, project management, budget, planning and execution• Collaboration with government agencies, nonprofit organizations and industry on applied research projects• Familiarization with Federal and Provincial environmental regulations and standards Show less

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  Stantec

  Apr 2024 - now

  • Marine and freshwater environmental services to clients in industry, government, not-for-profit organizations, and academia• Support Environmental Effects Monitoring, Environmental Assessments, Fisheries Act authorization, and Fisheries Offsetting Plans• Report and proposal writing, data QA/QC, project management, budget, planning and execution• Collaborating with academia, government, and clients on applied research and development projects for freshwater and marine programs

  • National Technical Leader for Marine Ecology (Canada)

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Aquatic Scientist

    Apr 2024 - now