Bryan Winston
Erie,PA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Research Scientist
Watershed Conservation Research Center, Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
03.2025 - Current
- Performed Unassessed Waterways Surveys in cooperation with PA Fish and Boat
- Assisted with pre and post restoration surveys on streams in French Creek Watershed
- Performed extensive lab work including macroinvertebrate identification, fish gut content analysis, and water quality analyses
- Managed large scale data sets
- 40 hours/week
Assistant Research Scientist
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
St. Petersburg, FL
07.2016 - 03.2025
- Used genetic techniques and statistical analyses to monitor red drum, grouper, and freshwater bass species
- Identified species and perform parentage assessments using Structure, Colony, and Cervus
- Created and maintained long-term data sets using Microsoft Excel and Access
- Assisted with preparation of annual reports
- PIT tagged and fin clipped wild caught largemouth bass in cooperation with Florida Bass Conservation Center
- Participated in offshore sampling trips
- Designed and set up displays for public outreach and educate the public on conservation genetics during annual Marine Quest events
- Inventory and purchased laboratory supplies
- Supervisor: Dr. Brandon Barthel (727)502-4897
- 40 hours/week
Biological Scientist I
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
St. Petersburg, FL
10.2012 - 07.2016
- Participated in field sampling, managed data, and prepared reports for the Stone Crab Fisheries Independent Monitoring program
- Safely trailered, towed, and operated marine vessels to nearshore and offshore sampling station
- Supervisor: Charles Crawford (727)502-4884
- 40 hours/week
Marine Education Specialist
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Clearwater Beach, FL
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Led Sea Life Safari educational cruises while overseeing volunteers
- Educated visitors on local estuarine environments
- Surveyed, identified, and collected Tampa Bay plant and animal species
- 25 hours/week
Teaching Assistant
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Biological Oceanography; Principles of Ecology; General Chemistry I & II; Organic Chemistry I & II
- Assisted undergraduate students in field and laboratory settings
- 10 hours/week
Intern
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Chicago, IL
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Assisted in daily care and feeding of aquatic life to ensure optimal health and wellbeing.
- Conducted research on aquatic species to enhance knowledge for public presentations.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clean and safe exhibit environments.
- 40 hours/week
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL05.2011
Skills
- Extensive experience in field and laboratory settings
- Expertise in scientific data production, analysis, and presentation
- Experience working in both group and individual settings
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Certification
- US Coast Guard Licensed Safe Boater
- PDIC Advanced Open Water Diver
Publications
Henry, R., Strickland, P., Barthel, B., Winston, B., Lorenzen, K. 2024. Hurricane-induced dramatic decline and natural recovery of a vulnerable sportfish population: shoal bass (Micropterus cataractae) in the Chipola River, Florida. Science of the Total Environment. Volume 954.
Hobbies & Interests
Freshwater aquarium hobbyist for 10+ years, Gardening and home-landscaping using Florida native plants, Exploring new hiking trails with my wife and our two black labs, Birdwatching in a variety of habitats
Timeline
Assistant Research Scientist
Watershed Conservation Research Center, Allegheny College
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Research Scientist
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
07.2016 - 03.2025
Biological Scientist I
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
10.2012 - 07.2016
Marine Education Specialist
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
02.2012 - 10.2012
Teaching Assistant
Eckerd College
08.2009 - 05.2011
Intern
John G. Shedd Aquarium
05.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
Eckerd College