Brianna Janssen
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational marine conservation and resource management knowledge, complemented by hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills demonstrated. Ready to kickstart a career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Manager
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Currently working as a lab manager at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) under Dr. Ruth H. Carmichael.
- Working alongside the Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network and the DISL Manatee Sighting Network.
Research Technician
The University of South Alabama
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Currently working as a research technician on an EPA-funded Microbial Source Tracking (MST) Project, conducted by PIs from the University of South Alabama and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
Teaching Assistant
The University of Southern Mississippi
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Worked as a teaching assistant for Chemistry I, Chemistry II, and Environmental Science at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Volunteer Intern
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked with the MS Department of Marine Resources (MSDMR) Shellfish Monitoring Program and participated in analyzing samples and maintaining quality control and quality assurance required by the program.
Education
M.S. - Marine Conservation and Resource Management
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.2025
B.S. - Marine Science, Psychology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Long Beach, MS05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing
- Technical Writing
- Written Communication
- Communications
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Research
- Teamwork
- ArcGIS
- Data Analysis
- RStudio
- Statistical Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Lab Management
- Environmental Education
- Independent Research
Certification
- Applied Statistics Graduate Certificate, 05/09/25
- Specialty Diver: Night Diver, 07/27/14, 14070D8502
- Advanced Open Water Diver, 07/05/14, 14070B9324
- Open Water Diver, 10/13/13, 13100B9899
Awards
- USM Presidents List Spring 2023
- USM Presidents List Fall 2022
- USM Deans List Fall 2021
- USM Presidents List Spring 2020
- USM Deans List Fall 2019
Community Service
Coastal Cleanup Volunteer, Volunteered to help run the greeting tent for the 2023 and 2024 Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup events., 16 hrs
Meetings And Presentations
- "An analysis of microbial source tracking metadata in coastal Alabama", 10/01/24, Mississippi Water Resources Conference, Flowood, MS, first author, poster
- "An analysis of microbial source tracking metadata in coastal Alabama", 09/01/24, Alabama Water Resources Conference, Orange Beach, AL, first author, poster, Awarded 2nd Place Poster Presentation
- "An analysis of microbial source tracking metadata in coastal Alabama", 04/01/24, Gulf Coast Graduate Student Symposium, Dauphin Island, AL, first author, poster, Awarded Honorable Mention Poster Presentation
- "Molecular microbial source tracking for source-specific management of water quality on the Mississippi-Alabama coast", 04/01/24, Gulf Coast Graduate Student Symposium, Dauphin Island, AL, co-author, poster
Timeline
Lab Manager
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
08.2024 - 05.2025
Research Technician
The University of South Alabama
08.2023 - 05.2025
Teaching Assistant
The University of Southern Mississippi
08.2020 - 05.2023
Volunteer Intern
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
05.2017 - 08.2017
B.S. - Marine Science, Psychology
The University of Southern Mississippi
M.S. - Marine Conservation and Resource Management
University of South Alabama
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