Experienced research professional with expertise in data collection and analysis to support academic projects. Collaborative team player with a proven ability to adapt to changing project needs. Proficient in using statistical software and maintaining accurate documentation for project success.
Responsibilities: A part of a network of projects on saltmarsh and mudflat ecology, restoration, and conservation in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. As such, involved in all lab-related aspects of this research project from developing, testing, and implementing processing methodologies, collecting data, inputting data in spreadsheets, conducting preliminary data analysis in the form of graphing and simple statistical analyses, and reporting the results. Identification of salt marsh invertebrates, fish species, and vegetation. Dissect and perform gut content analyses of various salt marsh fish species. Grind fish specimens for stable isotope analyses. Assemble minnow traps and invertebrate traps. Deploy and pull minnow and invertebrate traps in various salt pools along coastal salt marshes in NB and NS. Identification, counting, and size classing of fish caught in minnow traps. Identification and counting invertebrates caught in invertebrate traps. Participate in identification and counting of vegetation and invertebrates along multiple transects per marsh site. Participated actively in regular meetings with other fellow saltmarsh researchers to discuss project updates, challenges, and project management plan during ongoing activities. Gain experience and practice skills in processing sediment and biological samples, microscopy, computer data entry and management, and thinking about the relationships to ecosystem services and ways of mitigating climate change.
Customer Service Representative (Seasonal)
Canadian Forces Housing Agency
06.2022 - 09.2023
Supervisor: Tracy Cousineau, CBO (506) 429-5721
Responsibilities: Provide prompt assistance to military personnel and their families regarding housing inquiries, concerns, and requests. Provide accurate information about available housing options, eligibility criteria, and application processes. Educate occupants on housing policies, rules, and regulations specific to CFHA. Update occupant profiles and housing databases with the latest information. Use of HAMIS program for tasks such as managing occupant profiles, housing applications, tracking allocations, and generating reports. Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner. Address inquiries from visitors and residents regarding housing services, policies, and general information. Address phone and email inquiries or direct to the appropriate personnel or department. Schedule appointments for housing consultations, march-ins, march-outs, and meetings with housing technical service officers. Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages. Keep the front desk area clean, organized, and welcoming. Ensure that any informational displays are up to date. Receive, sort, and distribute keys of unoccupied housing units.
Visitor Services Supervisor (Seasonal)
Town of Sussex
05.2022 - 06.2022
Supervisor: Jason Thorne (506) 434-0718
Responsibilities: Post engaging content on and management of tourism page on social media platforms. Help people visiting their area by providing information, making bookings, giving directions, and answering queries, provide accurate information on things to see and do and where to stay, set up displays within the center and re-stock brochures, keep up to date with local accommodation, places to visit, activities, and events. Ensure that the tourism centre operates in accordance with organizational policies, industry regulations, and requirements.
Visitor Services Councillor (Seasonal)
Town of Sussex
05.2021 - 09.2021
Supervisor: Jason Thorne (506) 434-0718
Responsibilities: Help people visiting their area by providing information, making bookings, giving directions, and answering queries, provide accurate information on things to see and do and where to stay, set up displays within the center and re-stock brochures, keep up to date with local accommodation, places to visit, activities, and events
Cashier / Seafood Clerk
Sobeys
08.2019 - 05.2021
Supervisor: Mike Brehaut (506) 435-2944
Responsibilities: Serve customers, maintain clean work station and environment, safely and properly bag customers' groceries to prevent damage, handle cash, credit/debit card transactions, and other payment methods, arrange and maintain an organized seafood display, conduct regular checks for product expiration dates and remove any expired items from the display, follow health and safety regulations to prevent contamination and maintain a clean environment, weigh and packaging seafood, preparing seafood.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife and Ecology Conservation
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
04-2025
Skills
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Fluently bilingual
Goal-oriented and strong attention to detail
Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as a team
Academic presentations
Project management
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of New Brunswick
05.2024 - Current
Customer Service Representative (Seasonal)
Canadian Forces Housing Agency
06.2022 - 09.2023
Visitor Services Supervisor (Seasonal)
Town of Sussex
05.2022 - 06.2022
Visitor Services Councillor (Seasonal)
Town of Sussex
05.2021 - 09.2021
Cashier / Seafood Clerk
Sobeys
08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife and Ecology Conservation