DAWN BICKHAM
Petoskey,MI
Summary
A biological scientist with a focus on toxicological effects within the environment. Toxicology Lab Manager / Research Assistant employed cutting-edge technologies and scientific protocols for a multi-year study. A Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) researcher regularly participated in conferences and info-sharing forums with NOAA and other stakeholders. A former US Air Force Operations Resource Support Technician/Manager and successful small business owner. Seeking a position in environmental protection and resource management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Nova Southeastern University
Dania Beach, FL
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Graduate research involved experimental assistance in studying lethal and sublethal effects of hydrocarbon exposure to corals
- Facilitated development and implementation of experimental research, data collection, and data interpretation of Sublethal effects of petroleum hydrocarbon exposure on tissue regeneration in four Atlantic coral species
- Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures, and tests
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor's request
- Prepared material for reports, presentations, or submissions to peer-review journals
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel
- Contributed to professionally written scientific papers for publication
- Research Projects:
- CCA – Clean Caribbean & Americas - Oil spill response
- CTOX – Coral-Tox: A Species-Sensitivity Assessment of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Toxicity to Scleractinian Corals
- STOX – Sunscreen and herbicide toxicology to Scleractinian Corals
- Master's research - Sublethal effects of petroleum hydrocarbon exposure on tissue regeneration in four Atlantic coral species
Business Owner/Operator
Signature Stables LC
Plantation, FL
01.2000 - 12.2021
- Develop and implement organizational budgets, business plans, organizational mission, vision statements, and performance objectives.
- Establish continual improvement processes to ensure maximum client retention and resource allocation.
Education
Master of Science - Biological Science
Nova Southeastern University
2023
Master’s - Computational Biology
Nova Southeastern University
2019
Bachelor of Information Technology -
American InterContinental University
2001
Skills
- Environmental Toxicology
- Analyze data and conduct biological research
- Collaborate with government and state agencies
- Risk assessments, and reducing environmental impact
- Bioinformatics
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Result Interpretation
Accomplishments
- Awarded GoMRI Scholar - Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2020
- Affiliations
- Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Nova Southeastern University
02.2018 - 12.2021
Business Owner/Operator
Signature Stables LC
01.2000 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Biological Science
Nova Southeastern University
Master’s - Computational Biology
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Information Technology -
American InterContinental University
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