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Jennifer Vreeland
Marine Scientist
Sarasota,FL
Summary
A highly effective Senior Marine Biologist and Research Associate for the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS), Coordinator for the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Acidification Network (GCAN) and have held a faculty position at Ringling College of Art & Design. A motivated leader with strong organizational, coordinating and prioritizing abilities. Adept at analytical, planning and implementation aptitude; leverages knowledge of and experience in sustainable practices and policy pertaining to marine, coastal and land ecologies. Experienced manager with excellent client and project management skills; uses creativity to effectively establish innovative solutions. Confident and action-oriented with a strong ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technology, executive, business and stakeholder audiences. Expertise in marine ecosystems with a particular emphasis on the ecological effects of coastal communities. Passionate about the environment, community, conservation and sustainability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Associate
Gulf Of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System
Sarasota, FL
01.2017 - Current
- Associate Researcher in marine, estuarine and coastal sciences;
- Collaborative work with national and international programs, institutions and government to establish biological, chemical and physical related research studies in the Gulf of Mexico;
- Coordinator for the Gulf Coast Ocean Acidification Program (GCAN), a regional program supported by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association’s (NOAA) Ocean Acidification;
- Executive Assistant to the GCOOS Executive Director;
- Liaison for seventeen GCOOS Board Directors';
- Co-Chair for Gulf of Mexico Coastal Acidification Network Stakeholder Working Group;
- Serves on Executive Panel for the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association's Gulf Regional Collaborative Team to develop stakeholder engagement products and services;
- Works with national and international collaborators to produce science-based data products;
- Proposal writing as a Principle Investigator;
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings;
- Develop and coordinate large science and stakeholder meetings and workshops;
- Presents products and research at meetings and events nationally/internationally;
- Distill large amounts of information and produce reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining key details;
- Design, develop and maintain web-based applications written in HTML;
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns;
- Make recommendations and developed technical design for new web application features;
- Oversees implementation of application developments and new technology;
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations;
- Write and post social media content;
- Proficient in WordPress, Excel, Adobe, Word, Zoom, GoTo Meeting, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Arc GIS, Trello, Mentimeter, Slack, Keynote, Powerpoint
Adjunct Professor Environmental Science
Ringling College Of Art And Design
Sarasota, FL
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Classes taught include 'Water Ecology', 'Ocean Science' and 'Environment through Film';
- Classes focus on the importance of art communication, interpretation of science and the influence it has on our society;
- The scope of each class spans across a broad platform that include water sheds, urban development, climate change and anthropogenic impacts on the environment;
- The class challenges the students to work on visual interpretations of the science to best inform the public;
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi;
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback;
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations;
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation;
- Developed and organized student art shows for the public to highlight students work and to engage the public in environmental conversation.
Senior Biologist/Analytical Lab Manager
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Sarasota, FL
09.2011 - 01.2017
- Managed the Phytoplankton Ecology Research Program;
- Managed High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) lab, processing samples, troubleshooting and maintenance of instrument, analysis of chromatographs;
- Analyzed analytical data using Excel 10, CHEMTAX, PRIMER, GIS, SURFER;
- Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments;
- Conducted experimentation studies on Karenia brevis (red tide) and other phytoplankton communities;
- Field Work-computer specialist/water sample collection;
- Organized and delegated high volume work loads and time sensitive processing procedures;
- Analyzed large biological datasets focused on relationships between phytoplankton communities and their environment;
- Analyzed harmful algal bloom data to determine appropriate ways to protect wildlife ecosystems;
- Coordinated marine operations for field collections and glider deployments;
- Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports;
- Encouraged cooperative management strategies and provided long term planning for research development;
- Performed as subject matter expert on red tide events and phytoplankton distribution at conferences and events to promote interest in harmful algal bloom programs and technologies;
- Regularly conducted environmental lectures for the community, classrooms and Mote volunteers;
- Presented talks to public and school groups to encourage interest in STEM topics;
- Analyzed analytical data using Excel, CHEMTAX, PRIMER, GIS, SURFER
Intern
Gulf Of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System
Sarasota, FL
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Interacted with scientists, community members, regional managers and government officials by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of projects to inform stakeholders of progress and updates.
- Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Volunteer Sea Turtle Handler/ Conservation Program
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Sarasota, FL
05.2007 - 09.2011
- Responsible for the daily care of injured and resident sea turtles that included nutritional care, monitoring, administering medication, weighing, and routine training; Conducted rescue and rehabilitation on sea turtle hatchlings;
- Monitored sea turtle nests;
- Assisted in behavior research projects;
- Assisted in the release of rehabilitated sea turtles;
- Nutritional care for resident manatees and assist in daily training protocols;
- Provided educational talks to the public visiting the marine mammal hospital.
Ecology Intern
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Sarasota, FL
05.2010 - 09.2010
- Ocean Technology Program -assisted engineers with maintenance of oceanic instrumentation and glider (AUV) deployment;
- Phytoplankton Ecology Program- assisted with microscopic cell counts, processed samples;
- Vessel field work and water sampling;
- Organized data samples and arranged research cruises.
Education
Ph.D. - Marine Science
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FL 09.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Environmental Studies
Green Mountain College
Poultney, VT 09.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL 09.2008 - 05.2011
Skills
Multi-tasking
undefinedAffiliations
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The Nature Conservancy
International Ocean Acidification Alliance
Environmental Protection Agency
Florida Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)
FUGRO
Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Integrated Ocean Observation Systems
National Estuary Program
NOAA Sea Grant
NOAA Ocean Acidification Program
NOAA Sea Grant
Port of Tampa Bay
Shell, Corp.
Stennis Space Center
University of Alabama at Huntsville
University of South Florida
University of Louisiana
University of Southern Mississippi
U.S. Geological Study
Texas A & M University
Texas General Land Office
Woods Hole Group
Software
Adobe Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
WordPress
Slack
Google Documents
Google Meet
Mentimeter
Microsoft Teams
Trello
Zoom
GoTo Meeting
Keynote
Google Earth
Publications
- Osborne, E. et al., 'Ocean Acidification in the Gulf of Mexico: Drivers, Impacts, and Unknowns', Progress In Oceanography, Pages 102882 (2022).
- Cross, J. et al. 'Building the Knowledge-to-Action Pipeline in North America: Connecting Ocean Acidification Research and Actionable Decision Support', Frontiers in Marine Science, Vol 6, Article 356 (2019).
Timeline
Ph.D. - Marine Science
University of South Florida
09.2020 - Current
Adjunct Professor Environmental Science
Ringling College Of Art And Design
09.2018 - 09.2022
Research Associate
Gulf Of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System
01.2017 - Current
Intern
Gulf Of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System
06.2016 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Environmental Studies
Green Mountain College
09.2015 - 05.2017
Senior Biologist/Analytical Lab Manager
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
09.2011 - 01.2017
Ecology Intern
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
05.2010 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Eckerd College
09.2008 - 05.2011
Volunteer Sea Turtle Handler/ Conservation Program
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
05.2007 - 09.2011
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