Experience

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  University hospital

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Clinical laboratory scientist

  Clinical laboratory scientist in transfusion services department of the laboratory

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  St. luke's baptist hospital

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2008

  Clinical laboratory scientist

  term of employment 1998-2000 and 2003-2008Blood bank supervisor, bench technologist (hematology, chemistry, blood ban, urinalysis, body fluids), safety officer

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  Paramedic (ems)

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2008

  Licensed paramedic

  Bandera County EMS, Kendall County EMS, Bulverde-Spring Branch EMS, Gemini Ambulance

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  Lpmh associates

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Licensed paramedic-instructor

  Instructor for basic and advanced life support programs; national registry examiner for emergency medical technicians (all levels)

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  University of texas medical branch

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Training center faculty

  Lecture and curriculum development for basic life support and advanced life support programs for medical professionals.

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  Texas a&m university at galveston

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Graduate teaching assistant

  Graduate teaching assistant for undergraduate and graduate courses in marine biology and marine science.

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  Marine and coastal ecology research center

  Dec 2009 - now

  Director of research and education

  A CV and links to MCERC's photogallery, Eucation Hub, and website are available below.

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  Smultea environmential sciences

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Research associate

  Analysis and behavioral data collection for marine mammal aerial surveys

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  Hdr inc.

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Marine biologist

  Aerial surveys for marine mammals off San Diego under a US Navy contract.

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  Geo marine

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Marine biologist

  Mitigation work for killer whales during construction related to Entiat River restoration

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  Saexploration

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Protected species observer

  mitigation for beluga, harbor porpoise, seals, sealions, and whales for seismic testing and exploration via aerial, ship, and land surveys.

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  Saltwater inc.

  Jan 2015 - Feb 2020

  Saltwater's scientists offer comprehensive permitting, compliance and mitigation support for both research and industry projects. Clients operating in offshore and/or nearshore environments can count on Saltwater to deliver the support and expertise needed to successfully meet marine mammal and protected species regulatory obligations specific to their projects — with complete coverage through every phase of their projects. We work closely with clients to design solutions that work for all stake-holders addressing concerns up front, and deploying well-prepared, well-qualified observers with 24/7 support and back-up contingencies in place. We support our clients with technical services and professional MMO/PSOs who exceed expectations and industry standards. Our team includes experienced, impartial, and well-qualified observers who are ready to go. In addition, we continually recruit top MMO/PSOs and ensure each observer meets the specific qualifications of the pertinent federal and local regulating and permitting agencies.Our goal is to cover every project with marine biologists who meet or exceed industry standards in terms of education, certifications, and experience. In addition, both leads are qualified and fully prepared to work in the field. This enables Saltwater to provide education/training opportunities, quality assurance, and, if necessary, additional project coverage in unforeseen circumstances. Show less

  • Marine Biologist, Director of Research and Education

    Aug 2015 - Feb 2020

  • Director of Mitigation, Research, and Education

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2020