Siena Young
Santa Cruz
Summary
Energetic professional successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where everyone can improve.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Docent
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Santa Cruz
01.2024 - Current
- Communicated complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, increasing environmental awareness and inspiring conservation efforts.
- Led public tours promoting marine conservation and Long Marine Lab research, enhancing visitor understanding of coastal wildlife.
- Engaged visitors at interactive exhibits, including shark touch pools and marine invertebrate stations, to deepen appreciation for marine ecosystems.
Tennis Coach
Bear Creek Swim and Tennis Club
Lakewood
06.2021 - Current
- Taught kids ages 4-18 fundamentals of tennis, enhancing their technique and sportsmanship.
- Coached youth tennis teams during summer and early fall seasons, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Assisted with younger kids' tennis matches, ensuring a supportive environment for competition.
Undergraduate Research Intern
Oceans Research Mossel Bay Marine Lab
Mossel Bay
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in field research on sharks, fish, and marine mammals, contributing to biodiversity and population studies.
- Collected population data on white sharks using dorsal fin identification and photographic records to enhance understanding of species distribution.
- Conducted ethical fish biodiversity assessments, including tagging and recapture ID tracking.
- Recorded bioacoustics data of dolphins and whales to inform behavioral and communication studies.
- Performed land-based marine mammal surveys using a theodolite to document species distribution.
- Conducted intertidal biodiversity and egg case surveys to analyze species variation and reproductive ecology.
- Organized and digitized field data in Excel, ensuring accessibility for long-term research analysis.
Waitress/Hostess
Johnny’s Pizza and Pasta
Lakewood
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Took orders in person, over the phone, and via Uber Eats to ensure accurate customer requests.
- Delivered food to guests, ensuring prompt service and satisfaction.
- Cleaned the seating area after each guest
- Prepared and folded pizza boxes to streamline takeout packaging process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of California
Santa Cruz, CA06-2028
High School Diploma -
D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School
Littleton, CO05-2024
Skills
- Educational programming
- Environmental education
- Nature interpretation
- Wildlife observation
- Field trip facilitation
- Student engagement
- Interactive presentations
- Curriculum development
- Management
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Multitasking
- Public speaking
Projects
- BIOE20F Field Biology in Practice, Santa Cruz, CA, 09/26/24, 12/06/24, Conducted field experiments across diverse ecosystems, including coastal tidepools, lagoons, and mountain habitats. Designed and executed rapid research projects on local flora and fauna in collaborative student teams. Presented research findings with clear hypotheses, methods, data analyses, and visualized results.
- Sea Urchin Study, Kroeker Lab, Santa Cruz, CA, 12/06/24, 12/10/24, Prepared and weighed kelp food sources feeding to sea urchins under varying stress conditions for experimental trials. Supported ongoing research into sea urchin feeding behavior and ecosystem impacts.
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Intern
Oceans Research Mossel Bay Marine Lab
08.2025 - 09.2025
Docent
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
01.2024 - Current
Waitress/Hostess
Johnny’s Pizza and Pasta
01.2022 - 07.2022
Tennis Coach
Bear Creek Swim and Tennis Club
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of California
High School Diploma -
D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School