Eric Busby
Orlando,Florida
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clientele Advisor
Swarovski
03.2025 - Current
- Provided expert product knowledge to enhance customer shopping experiences.
- Assisted in developing visual merchandising strategies to optimize store displays.
- Collaborated with team members to exceed daily sales targets and improve service quality.
- Trained 6 new staff employees on customer engagement techniques and product features.
Marine Science Research Intern
Florida Gulf Coast University
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Conducted Baited Remote Underwater Video field surveys in freshwater and estuarine habitats.
- Collected and analyzed fish population data.
- Deployed and maintained underwater camera equipment.
- Assisted with ecological research and data management.
- Collaborated with faculty on marine conservation projects.
- Conducted over 20 field collection surveys and over 500 data entries
Guest Advocate
Target
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues effectively.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized store environment to enhance shopping experience.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize product placement and merchandising strategies.
- Processed transactions accurately using POS systems, ensuring efficient checkout experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL05-2026
Skills
- Laboratory skills: Sample preparation, microscopy, spectrophotometry, saltwater and freshwater aquariums, aquarist
- Field Skills: Snorkeling survey, species identification, underwater camera use and maintenance, fish population and diversity
- Software Analysis: ArcGIS, Excel, Word, Video uploading on Youtube
- Research Areas: Marine ecology, benthic ecology, shark research, marine mammal biology, conservation biology, freshwater and estuarine ecosystems, mammal biology, birds of prey
Research Experience
BRUV Research Project:
- Designed and deployed Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) systems in freshwater and estuarine environments.
- Collected underwater video data for fish community assessments.
- Identified fish species and quantified observations from video footage.
- Recorded environmental variables and assisted with data analysis.
- Maintained research equipment and followed standardized field protocols.
C.M.E.R.A. Shark Research Assistant:
- Assisted with shark capture, handling, and release under reseacher supervision.
- Collected biological data and tissue samples following established protocols.
- Participated in tagging and population monitoring surveys.
- Recorded field data and supported marine conservation while working on marine vessels as part of a field research intern.
Timeline
Marine Science Research Intern
Florida Gulf Coast University
08.2025 - 06.2026
Clientele Advisor
Swarovski
03.2025 - Current
Guest Advocate
Target
03.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
Florida Gulf Coast University