Christian Taylor
Marine And Fisheries Biologist
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Marine Biologist with a passion for contributing to the conservation, management, and health of the world's oceans. Years of experience in the field and laboratory across multiple marine disciplines. Primary objective is to develop myself as a thorough researcher and colleague.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Ski and Snowboard Technician
Ski Butlers, Powder Pursuits
2022.11 - 2024.05
- Regular personalization with customers to ensure a safe experience and ensure the mood is optimized.
- Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Woodworking catered to needs of ski shop and to keep inventory and work flow organized.
Alaskan Groundfi sh Observer
Saltwater Inc.
2021.07 - 2022.11
- Diligent recording of fisheries, safety, and subjective data on a daily basis.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Adherence to scientific method of data acquisition most relevant to the task.
- Adaptable Dissection and mathematical technique in extreme environments.
Middle School Science Educator
St. Monica Catholic School
2020.08 - 2021.05
- 6th Grade Earth Science and 7th Grade Life Science Teacher
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Planned and escorted student field trips relevant to current science course work.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Laboratory For Oceanographic And Environmental
2017.08 - 2019.12
- Texas A&M University at Galveston
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GOMRI) Member - Processed sediment samples examining mercury pollution in the Penobscot River.
- Conducted experiments by radiolabeling of phytoplankton and bacteria to determine differences in exopolymeric substances (EPS) production.
- Frequent experimentation conducted using careful aseptic technique and radioactive safety protocols.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests of my own design.
- Conducted research pertaining to Chemical and Biological Oceanography in team-based environment.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis utilizing analytical software.
- Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality and to calibrate lab equipment.
Laboratory Assistant
Comparative Physiology Lab, Texas A&M University
2019.01 - 2019.05
- Conducted dissection on Alaskan otters to prepare for histological examinations, tooth dating, and brain analysis of stable isotopes
- Aseptic and gentle dissection technique to preserve rare specimens.
Laboratory Assistant
Seafood Safety Lab At Texas A&M University
2017.08 - 2018.12
- Collected and processed wild oysters for microbial and general health analysis
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Field Technician
Texas Parks And Wildlife Department
2018.05 - 2018.08
- Assisted as field technician recording water quality data, collecting wild vertebrate and invertebrate samples, net building, data recording/ling, and general maintenance of data equipment
- Kept detailed records of fisheries measurements and data at sea and in estuarine environments
- Horizontal and Vertical longline, gill netting, otter trawl, and dredging in aquatic environments.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning fisheries equipment, machinery, and data instruments.
- Repair of fisheries equipment to remove bias and inaccuracy from measurements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Texas A&M University
Galveston 2015.08 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Science - Marine Fisheries
Texas A&M University
Galveston, TX 2015.08 - 2019.12
Skills
Problem Solving in Extreme Environments
Data Collection in Challenging Conditions
Taxonomic and Visual Species Identication
Otolith Preparation and Analysis
Vertical/Horizontal Longlines, Otter Trawls, Benthic sleds, Oyster Dredge, Purse/Beach Seines, and electroshing
Excellent Communicator Team Oriented
Procient with SPSS, Excel, and Labscribe
GIS Understanding of FISAT, GIS and R Studio
Cell Culturing/Differential Staining
Spectrophotometry (FTIR, UV-Vis) Gamma/Alpha Radiation Counting and Scintillation
Sediment Dissolution and Preparation
Mechanically Savvy
Certification
Radiation Safety
Timeline
Ski and Snowboard Technician
Ski Butlers, Powder Pursuits
2022.11 - 2024.05
Alaskan Groundfi sh Observer
Saltwater Inc.
2021.07 - 2022.11
Middle School Science Educator
St. Monica Catholic School
2020.08 - 2021.05
Laboratory Assistant
Comparative Physiology Lab, Texas A&M University
2019.01 - 2019.05
Field Technician
Texas Parks And Wildlife Department
2018.05 - 2018.08
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Laboratory For Oceanographic And Environmental
2017.08 - 2019.12
Laboratory Assistant
Seafood Safety Lab At Texas A&M University
2017.08 - 2018.12
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Texas A&M University
2015.08 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Science - Marine Fisheries
Texas A&M University
2015.08 - 2019.12