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Michelle Kostuk

Michelle Kostuk

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Science/Environmental Writer & Project Coordinator

  • Education

    • Pima Community College

      2016 - 2017
      Technical Writing Certificate Communication and Media Studies

    • Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs

      2018 - 2022
      Master's degree Science Writing

    • University of Arizona

      2007 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

  • Experience

    • Marshalls plc

      Oct 2005 - Nov 2007
      Sales Attendant and Cashier

      CashieredProvided Customer Service

    • University of Arizona under Lawrence Venable

      Apr 2008 - Sept 2010
      Lab Assistant

      Conducted experiments at The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill● Aided the professor and graduate students in research● Performeded identification, ground cover census, and seed germination

    • The University of Arizona Herbarium

      Jul 2009 - Oct 2009
      Image Producer

      Developed scientific images of plants● Entered images into a global database of plant samples

    • University of Arizona

      Oct 2009 - Jul 2010
      Independent Marine Researcher

      Researched tunicates located in the tide pools of CEDO in Puerto Penasco, Mexico● Conducted original field research, proposing and implementing experimentation● Managed other students in research tasks● Presented findings at two poster sessions at the University of Arizona

    • Marine Awareness Conservation Society

      Oct 2010 - May 2012
      Outreach Volunteer

      Engaged the public in ocean conservation issues● Discussed ocean acidification and vaquita endangerment awareness● Taught at Biosphere 2, Flandrau Science Center, and Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts andOceans (CEDO)

    • The DanceLoft

      Oct 2011 - Dec 2015
      Dance Instructor and Marketer

      Networks through Social Media and in personTeaches dance to a variety of studentsEncouraging inspiration and growthPreparing Lessons and Anticipating Obstacles

    • The Nature Conservancy

      Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
      Conservation Field Volunteer

      Aided in various land steward duties● Dug rain water basins, planted trees, created native bird habitat, etc.● Learned about environment-people interactions from local experts

    • Renewable Energy Network

      Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
      Freelance Journalist and Social Media Consultant

      • Developed stories about Renewable Energy Research and Policy• Covered 2nd Annual UA/ASU Student Conference on Renewable Energy Science, Technology and Policy• Updated Twitter, translated science for public

    • Arizona Daily Wildcat

      Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
      Science Reporter

      • Produced stores about scientific research at the University of Arizona• Interviewed scientists• Distilled research papers and jargon for the public

    • EcoChronicle

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Graduate Student Journalist

      • Provided online eco-journalism content• Aided undergraduate students in journalistic duties

    • The Tico Times

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Environmental Reporter

      • Published international multi-media stories about conservation and the environment• Collected photographs, videos, and interviews in varying Costa Rican eco-regions • Navigated language barrier to produce content

    • Renewable Energy Network

      Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
      Publishing Assistant

      • Editor and writer for online content• Developed public relations to the community and professionals for workshops• Cataloged photo library and contributed photographs

    • Amped Marketing & Advertising

      Jul 2017 - Feb 2018
      Content Writer

      • Crafts website content inspired by industry research• Storyboards and writes commercial and promotional video scripts • Contributes to website layout and design

    • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

      Aug 2017 - Oct 2019
      Aquatic Interpreter / Ichthyology Intern

      • Communicated with the public about the importance of ocean conservation • Educates visitors on how to safely interact with stingrays • Helps regulate stingray nutrition• Animal husbandry – Supported staff with feeding, cognitive enrichment, and administering medication

    • Biochain Institute, Inc

      Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
      Medical Blogger

      • Writes stories on current medical news and trends • Conducts in-depth primary research into medical techniques• Pitches original story ideas

    • Ventana Medical Systems

      Mar 2018 - now
      Technical Writer / Project Coordinator

      • Lead editor and content manager for cancer diagnostic project Ventana Software System 14.0• Edits development and testing documentation for FDA and internal review• Manages online documentation database library

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Arizona Master Naturalist

      Pima Country

    • Wildlife Tracking

      Sky Island Alliance
      Oct 2017

    • Volunteer Wildlife Camera Operator

      Pima County
      Feb 2019