Christina Coppenrath

Experience

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  YMCA of San Diego County

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2013

  Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor

  Supervisor: Nicole Bogdanoff• Ensured the safety and well-being of all patrons• Performed pool water quality assessments and maintained proper chemical levels• Instructed swim lessons to students of all ages• Assisted with lesson scheduling• Instructed lifeguarding courses

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  San Diego Natural History Museum

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Herpetology Department Volunteer

  Supervisor: Bradford Hollingsworth, Ph.D.• Verified, cleaned, and reorganized specimens in a collection with 180,000 herpetofauna specimens• Caught individuals of various reptile and amphibian species and recorded GPS locations for each capture during species surveys• Hiked for up to 10 hours per day and up to 1,100 ft in elevation change during species surveys in Torrey Pines State Park in San Diego, CA and San Jacinto in Riverside County, CA

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  San Diego State University

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2013

  Marine Larval Ecology LaboratoryPrinciple Investigator and Supervisor: Brian Hentshel, Ph.D.In the second semester of Marine Larval Ecology, we were responsible for designing and carrying out a study measuring the effects of food variation on a species of marine invertebrate larvae. Our research was funded by a grant awarded to Dr. Brian T. Hentschel from the National Science Foundation. Our target species was the dorid nudibranch, Diaulula sandiegensis. We chose to test food variation against larval growth. We fed the larvae a combination of the microalgaes Isochrysis galbana and Pavlova lutheri. For growth, we measured both shell height and shell length. Data were then subjected to ANOVA analyses, which revealed no statistically significant difference between food treatment groups and larval growth. Future projects could include using larger sample sizes as well as including other factors, such as temperature fluctuation. Show less

  • Volunteer Field Research Assistant

    May 2011 - Oct 2013

  • Undergraduate Researcher

    Jan 2011 - May 2011
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  ThermX Southwest

  Feb 2013 - Jan 2014

  Inside Sales

  Supervisor: Jim Skowronski• Converted the print catalog into a digital flip book and compiled new catalogs to target specific industries• Called and emailed potential customers to introduce them to and educate them about the company's temperature, pressure, humidity, and carbon dioxide measurement products• Responded to various customer needs and helped determine which product(s) would be the best for their specific application(s)• Communicated and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure pricing and delivery• Maintained and edited digital catalogs• Created and maintained LinkedIn company page to increase exposure to the business and the products offered• Attended trade shows to help market company products• Initiated and ensured continuation of paper recycling throughout the office Show less

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  San Diego State University

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  Volunteer Research Assistant

  Conservation Ecology LaboratoryPrinciple Investigator: Rebecca Lewison, Ph.D., Supervisor: Garrett Lemons, M.S.• Collected blood and skin samples from captive juvenile green turtles• Processed blood samples immediately following collection• Assisted in tissue preparation for stable isotope analysis

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  Florida Atlantic University

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

  Marine Turtle Husbandry Volunteer

  Principle Investigator and Supervisor: Jeanette Wyneken, Ph.D.• Fed and cared for up to 700 young green and loggerhead turtles and up to 30 leatherback turtles• Weighed and measured turtles weekly• Performed routine water changes and water quality assessments • Assisted with laparoscopic surgeries for sex identification and provided pre- and post-surgery care• Monitored turtle health and behavior and provided fluids or medications as necessary

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  Manatee Lagoon, an FPL Eco-Discovery Center

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2018

  Environmental Educator

  Supervisor: Sarah Marmion• Led educational tours for public and private groups of all ages (e.g. K-12, FPL employees)• Provided on-site (e.g. school field trips) and off-site (e.g. nature centers) educational presentations• Implemented the Manatee Tales story program for children ages 3-5. Developed the curriculum and designed environmentally friendly crafts to educate young children about local wildlife• Performed daily species surveys of manatees, fish, birds, and other wildlife along the facility’s intracoastal perimeter and reported sick/injured, significantly scarred, or satellite tagged manatees to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission• Updated the printed and online calendar of events and maintained the event registration system through Event Espresso• Developed and maintained digital signage within the facility Show less

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  Loggerhead Marinelife Center

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  Field Research Intern

  Principle Investigator and Supervisor: Justin Perrault, Ph.D.• Conducted nesting turtle surveys on approximately 6 miles of beach via ATV between 9pm and 4am• Measured and collected biological samples from nesting green turtles during egg deposition• Processed samples and entered data following each nightly survey

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  Florida Atlantic University

  Dec 2017 - May 2018

  Principle Investigator and Supervisor: Jeanette Wyneken, Ph.D.• Managed food preparation, feeding, and care for up to 500 young green and loggerhead turtles • Led weekly weigh and measures, including extensive cleaning of all turtles and tanks• Performed routine water changes, water quality assessments, and basic tank maintenance• Maintained surgery schedule, and assisted with laparoscopic surgeries for sex identification, and directed pre- and post-surgery care• Managed a team of undergraduate students and coordinated turtle release schedule Show less

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2014 - May 2018

  • Interim Lab Technician

    Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
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  Loggerhead Marinelife Center

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  Research Technician II

  Principle Investigator and Supervisor: Justin Perrault, Ph.D.• Performed nesting marine turtle surveys on 7.6 miles of beach via ATV between 9pm and 4am• Measured, tagged, and collected biological samples from nesting females during egg deposition• Designed and implemented field work for research project to build upon previous thesis research• Performed field work, sample collection, and sample processing for 10 other ongoing projects• Obtained state permits for collecting data and samples from an imperiled species• Trained other research technicians and interns in sample collection and processing techniques Show less

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  Florida Power & Light Company

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  Manatee Observer

  Supervisor: James Mansfield• Performed land-based surveys for manatees present at an in-water construction site in line with the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, and Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act• Advised shutdown of construction activity if manatees were present within 50 feet of the operation• Maintained daily logs of manatees present, weather conditions, and notable in-water activity

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  Tide Environmental LLC

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2018

  Protected Species Observer

  Supervisor: Allison Griffin• Performed vessel-based surveys for marine mammals and turtles on a clamshell dredge between 6pm and 6am• Collected morning turbidity measurements relative to dredge activities• Provided daily documentation of protected species sightings, relevant in-water activity, weather conditions, and turbidity measurements• Ensured environmental compliance of dredge project

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  NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

  Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

  Field Camp Research Assistant
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  NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

  Field Camp Research Assistant