Meagan Tonry

Meagan Tonry

Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Specialist

  • Education

    • University of Miami

      2013 - 2015
      Master of Professional Science Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management Graduate Program

      Activities and Societies: Propeller Club, UM Scientific Diver

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2005 - 2009
      B.S. Biology
  • Experience

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      Sept 2009 - Aug 2010
      Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant
    • Hyatt Regency

      May 2011 - Sept 2011
      Front Desk Associate
    • Florida State University

      Sept 2011 - May 2013
      Coastal Ecology Research Technician

      The lab focused on monitoring coastal environments along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts to determine spatial and temporal patterns in community structure and utilizing research to understand the underlying causes. Research was conducted in a variety of environments including oyster reef, seagrass, and marsh habitats.

    • National Park Service

      May 2014 - May 2015
      Marine & Data Management Intern

      The South Florida & Caribbean Inventory and Monitoring Network (SFCN) provides scientific support to park managers. I focused on developing an automated analysis and reporting process to reduce the workload of the Quantitative Ecologist and data management team. This included database development using MS Access and the statistical software R. I also provided field support for the marine team by conducting coral reef and reef fish surveys on SCUBA.

    • The Nature Conservancy

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2016
      Marine GIS Manager
    • AGE Industries, Ltd

      Jan 2018 - now
      Operational Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Nitrox Diver

      NAUI
      Dec 2013
    • Scientific Diver-University of Miami

      AAUS
      Dec 2013
    • Open Water Scuba Diver

      NAUI
      Nov 2009
    • Motorboat Operation Certification Course (MOCC)

      Department of the Interior
      Jan 2014