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Heather Hackney

Daytona Beach,FL

Summary

Highly detail-oriented observer experienced in accurately monitoring and documenting activities. Proficient in teaching biology to diverse age groups and adept at public speaking.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

At Sea Observer

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Daytona Beach, FL
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained safe work environment by wearing personal protective equipment.
  • Determined acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
  • Isolated, identified and prepared specimens for examination.
  • Communicated with crew members regarding safety protocols and proper handling of fish catches.
  • Maintained accurate records of all observed activities while on duty as a Fisheries Observer.
  • Organized and maintained data related to fisheries observations.
  • Recorded catch information, including species, weight, size, and location of capture.
  • Collected biological samples for research purposes.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment for use in the collection and analysis of data.
  • Assisted with tagging studies by attaching tags to fish specimens.

Lead Education Specialist

Marineland Dolphin Adventure
Saint Augustine, FL
05.2023 - Current
  • Give educational talks relating to dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, coral reefs and ocean environments to all age groups at times using biofacts or pre planned lessons
  • Maintain safe behavior and conduct while working close proximity to a wide variety of marine animals including sea turtles, sharks and dolphin, while providing guest with excellent customer service and education
  • Assist in training of new employees to give talks and tours, execute opening and closing procedures, teaching lessons and information and on how to give guest the best possible experience
  • Writing S.O.P
  • Of how to complete task within department to assist in standardization of training.

Biological Technician (Fisheries)

Student Conservation Agency/USFWS
New Franken, WI
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Collected samples in the form of biological data (e.g
  • Sex, maturity, scales, otoliths, fin clips, and Sea Lamprey wounds) from salmon and trout populations in Lake Michigan
  • Extracted, read, and entered cwt (coded wire tag) data
  • Assisted Mass Marking fishery biologist with hand tagging, fin clipping and sorting Lake Trout, Lake Sturgeon and Steelhead at federal and state fish hatcheries.

Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Ernst & Young
Jacksonville, FL
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Remediated due diligence for our client's customers, investigated low-risk, normal-risk, and high-risk clients, and obtained all necessary documentation to complete customer files
  • Conducted high-risk product due diligence, global office due diligence, and investigated Politically Exposed Persons
  • Assisted with training and mentoring other analysts in the identification of relevant documents, navigation of customer databases, and providing ad hoc support, which created more competent, confident analysts who surpassed quality goals.

Receptionist, Veterinary Assistant

Shelton Veterinary Clinic
Elkton, FL
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Worked in a fast paced, stressful work environment and multi-tasked with a high level of accuracy with the ability to assist hospital manager with administrative task to ensure the smooth operating of day to day task
  • Worked with other technicians and doctors to provide the best care for patients and their owners in the room and treatment settings
  • Used Avimark system to maintain clear and concise client records and organize scheduling, and request medication for patients.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Science And Policy

Johns Hopkins University
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

University of North Florida
12-2019

Skills

  • Fish identification
  • Collecting and processing otoliths
  • Collecting genetics samples
  • Pressing scales
  • Data recording and entry
  • Boating experience
  • Fish Tagging (Coded wire and Dart tags)
  • Field data collection
  • Entering and updating databases using excel and other programs
  • Small, large and exotic animal handling (care and training including rabbits, cats, dogs, fish, and farm animals)
  • Office 365 (proficient)
  • Social media (proficient)
  • Avimark (proficient)
  • Microsoft Sharepoint (proficient)
  • QGIS (proficient)
  • R (beginner)
  • GIS Master's Level Certificate
  • NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver
  • PADI Enriched Air Diver

Coursework

  • Social Welfare Policy
  • Peoples/Cultures of the World
  • Cultural Dimensions of Economic Geography
  • Issues in Contemporary Politics
  • Environmental Ethics
  • Terrorism Today
  • Global Health
  • Oceanic and Atmospheric Processes (Master's level)
  • Ocean Stewardship and Sustainability (Master's level)
  • Maritime Law and Sustainability (Master's level)
  • Chemistry of Natural Processes (Master's level)
  • Quantitative Methods (Master's level)
  • Hydrology and Water Resources (Master's level)
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Master's level)
  • Environmental Policymaking and Policy Analysis (Master's level)
  • Geology (Master's level)
  • Environmental Applications of GIS (Master's level)
  • Open Source GIS (Master's level)
  • Geospatial Statistic (Master's level)
  • Ecology (Master's level)
  • WebGIS (Master's level)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

At Sea Observer

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
01.2024 - Current

Lead Education Specialist

Marineland Dolphin Adventure
05.2023 - Current

Biological Technician (Fisheries)

Student Conservation Agency/USFWS
05.2022 - 12.2022

Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Ernst & Young
01.2020 - 03.2021

Receptionist, Veterinary Assistant

Shelton Veterinary Clinic
06.2018 - 01.2020

Master of Science - Environmental Science And Policy

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

University of North Florida
Heather Hackney