Michael Carver

Experience

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  North Carolina State University

  Jan 1996 - May 1998

  Research Assistant and Resident Advisor

  - I was a Resident Advisor (RA), for the second semester of my Freshman year through my Junior year in college. During this time I honed my peer leadership skills. As the liaison between University Housing and residents I tried to ensure students balanced fun and academics. In this role I was called upon to respond to a variety of challenging situations, acting as a role model of appropriate interpersonal, professional, and academic behavior. I strove to support the diverse needs of residents by establishing and maintaining an inclusive community. - Research Assistant, worked Dr. Larry Jarvis to establish stand-specific objectives, and tracked mechanical and chemical treatments for optimal crop tree development in a local demonstration forest from 1996-1998. Show less

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  NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

  Sept 2000 - Jul 2010

  Biological Science Technician Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary

  − Captained the Sanctuary's 33' Research Vessel from 2000-2010, safely completing monthly missions under challenging conditions. Oversaw the retrofit of a New England lobster boat into a small research vessel to meet offshore research needs. Meticulously maintained the boat to evolving small boat standards. − Established and managed a monthly at-sea monitoring program from 2003-2008, which researched and monitored the distribution and abundance of marine wildlife in the context of underlying physical and biological oceanographic processes.− Served as resource protection specialist with extensive knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures. − Improved the incident response capabilities of CBNMS through drills, changes to the San Francisco Area Contingency Plan, and maintaining close professional relationships with the US Coast Guard.− Provided marine technician support for numerous submersible, ROV, and at-sea monitoring projects.− Represented the sanctuary at multi-agency meetings. Show less

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  NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

  Sept 2018 - now

  - Administer the renovation and maintenance of the GFNMS and CBNMS campuses in San Francisco and Point Reyes Station. Ensure the buildings and support infrastructure meet the sites' needs. - Develop and track the site budget for facility upkeep and renovation. - Oversee the execution of all construction projects to address a significant backlog of deferred facility maintenance. - Overseeing a 2-million-dollar renovation of our historic 100+ year old campus. - Supervise small boat operations for GFNMS, ensuring that the vessel is appropriately maintained and used to effectively execute the Tomales Bay Vessel Management Program. -Oversee the sites' safety, including small boat operations, diving, office, and fieldwork. Show less − Project lead for marine mammal protection and conservation with a specific emphasis on ship strike risk reduction for Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (CBNMS).− Oversaw office and field operations to ensure that facilities and equipment meet agency and staff needs.− Oversaw and executed the budget for CBNMS. − Oversaw the renovation and upkeep of two new office buildings for CBNMS− Oversaw enforcement ensuring compliance with the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, CBNMS designation authority, as well as other relevant regulations. Show less − Oversaw Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) budget planning and execution to address short and long-term objectives in compliance with ONMS core operational and administrative policies. Worked closely with site staff to organize financial records and establish a process that tracks spending by program area and project.− Oversaw the execution of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other funding mechanisms used to support the sanctuary. Worked with site staff to ensure acquisition, maintenance, repair, and renovation of facilities including offices, and vessels.− Oversaw office and field operations to support the sanctuary's education, research, and resource protection programs. Helped coordinate and streamline FKNMS operations, addressing a significant backlog of maintenance and operational issues through individualized coaching, encouragement, and follow up that addressed specific issues and team functioning. Utilized group projects, team training, and other tools to foster better communication and a collaborative work environment.− Managed multiple projects simultaneously, including the maintenance, repair, and restoration of Key West campus, FKNMS vessels, and support equipment under demanding time constraints. Communicated clearly and collaborated effectively with a wide range of people. Show less

  • Operations Coordinator Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Deputy Superintendent Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary

    Aug 2010 - Oct 2021

  • Acting Deputy Superintendent Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

    Sept 2018 - May 2019