Jessica Spillman

Experience

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  Bald Head Island Conservancy

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Sea Turtle Intern

  Data collection from nesting sea turtles including GPS nest locations; flipper tag data; PIT tagging; straight and curved line carapace dimensions; and occasionally satellite tagging.Monitored nesting activity and emerging hatchlingsAll night patrols for saturation tagging purposes

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  UNC Charlotte

  Jun 2009 - May 2010

  Undergraduate Researcher

  Freshwater invertebrate taxonomic identification in relation to pH in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. - Connected with the research grant for cataloging the biodiversity of bacteria in mountain streams (Presented findings at the undergraduate research conference at UNCC)Worked on 2 separate research projects with the European honey bee (Apis mellifera). Observation and identification markings (capture and release) on insects before nest site selection.Queen interaction in an established hive setting. Show less

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  Discovery Place

  Nov 2009 - Mar 2010

  Birthday Party Presenter

  Present educational science themed birthday presentations to children of multiple ages in a fun, upbeat manner

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  Bald Head Island Conservancy

  May 2010 - Sept 2010

  Environmental Education Intern

  -Assisted the Director of Education/Senior Naturalist and Environmental Education Coordinator with Conservancy Camp, a 3-hour M-F camp for rising 2nd-rising 6th graders and Camp Pollywog, a 3-hour M-F camp for 4 year olds-rising 1st graders; including independent teaching of the camps under Director of Education/Senior Naturalist’s supervision;-Assisted the Director of Education/Senior Naturalist and Environmental Education Coordinator with a variety of environmentally oriented programs for the public, including but not limited to, kayaking, nature hikes and short lectures on such topics as alligators, sea turtles and barrier islands; ability to work in physically challenging environment including intense heat & humidity and bugs while keeping and upbeat personality with the visitors;-Assisted the Director of Education/Senior Naturalist with the care and maintenance of tanks, displays and classroom space;-Assisted with other duties as necessary, including working in Turtle Central, the InformationCenter and various office tasks.-Developed, executed and presented individual research project; prepared a follow-up proposal basedon the individual research project-Promoted and practiced stewardship of the Conservancy’s facilities, properties, and researchequipment;-Participated as needed in special events of the Conservancy during tenure on the Island Show less

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  Discovery Place

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

  Live Care Volunteer

  -Filtration maintenance-Water quality testing-Nutrition preparation

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  Central Piedmont Community College

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

  Instructional Lab Facilitator

  Sciences divisionAnatomy and Physiology, General Biology, Environmental Science, MicrobiologyMonitors laboratory activities; enforces rules and regulations and ensures safe environment.Instructs students in laboratory classes; assists students with laboratory class-related problems, tutors students, reviews student lab work, monitors student progress, tests, and grades students.Prepares facility for classes and ensures that work areas are clean and neat; ensures that equipment, materials, and handouts are laid out for classes.Assists in maintaining laboratory equipment; performs simple maintenance, cleans and stores equipment when not in use, monitors condition, and notifies supervisor of any needed repairs.Monitors inventory of materials and supplies, initiates ordering process as needed.Researches and evaluates new equipment, and makes recommendations regarding purchase decisions.Maintains a library of materials which may include books, tapes, and magazines.Monitors activities of part-time student lab assistants; establishes schedules and assigns tasks.Maintains records of laboratory activities and student files including grades and attendance.Internal Certificates Acquired-Exemplary Leadership Practices-Conflict Management-Ethics in the Workplace- 9 week dimensions of leadership program Show less

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  Troutman Sanders LLP

  May 2013 - May 2014

  Research Assistant (intern)

  Assists supervising attorney on research pertaining to policies current and future, regulations and risks associated with hydraulic fracturing in North Carolina. Identify potential routes for new legislation and directs information towards potential publications.

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  Davidson College

  Aug 2014 - now

  Laboratory Manager, Holistic Advisor and Lecturer

  Lab Manager for Environmental studies and biology departments, holistic advisor and adjunct faculty in biology (biology of water pollution)Budget and inventory management (equipment and consumables)Chemical inventory management (Chimera)Ordering of supplies and research of best equipment/costPreparation for Biology labs -Ecology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Animal Behavior, Human Biology, Developmental BiologyPreparation for Environmental Studies labs - Soil Science, Environmental Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Geomorphology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental PollutionSupport for capstone projectsOrganize field trips and use of equipment/ college vehiclesLab Safety Task Force Committee MemberLaboratory preparation includes:Chemical storage, dilution, ordering and preparationCalibration of equipment including but not limited to pH meters and analytical balances.Culturing of BacteriaPouring media plates (DMA, EMB, Nutrient agar, etc)Use of an autoclave when appropriateTypes of equipment used/familiar with:CentrifugesMuffle FurnacesColorimetersSpec20sPipetmenAutoclavesDrying ovens and incubatorsAnalytical and top loading balancespH meters (field and desktop)Flow metersWater filtration equipmentPassive gas samplersCompressed gas cylinders Lab Safety Institute CertifiedIACUC committee member Show less