Recent Ocean Engineer graduate seeking entry position in the field. Ability to apply scientific methods to understand issues and then develop applied approaches to solving those problems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
FIELD RESEARCH Florida Institute Of Technology
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
01.2020 - 12.2021
Research included defining program, printing of functional prototype, and production method for creating artificial coral reefs using large scale 3D printer
Model designed was accessible, adaptable to various coral types and environments, and affordable advancement with reduced production times over current methods
Using MATLAB, developed program to print 3D artificial coral matrix
Applied project management skills to develop plan, budget, timeline, milestones and resources needed for prototype and production model
Presented team proposal, progress and negotiated for resources throughout project lifecycle
Funded through US Navy
Research Associate
INDIAN RIVER LAGOON RESEARCH INSTITUTE
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
01.2020 - 12.2021
Supported replenishment of oyster beds in IRL.
Participated in site visits, community outreach and educational opportunities with area youth
Collected and analyzed water samples for water quality of Indian River Lagoon (IRL)
Collaborated with multiple senior researchers on projects and offered insights
Marine Service Technician
BASS PRO/CABELA'S BOATING CENTER
PALM BAY, FLORIDA
04.2021 - 09.2021
Serviced and prepared boats for customer delivery at major Southeastern Marine Service Center
Undated and maintained work order records for accurate customer billing
Oyster Farmer
MAINSTREAM OYSTERS
CHINCOTEAQUE, VIRGINA
05.2018 - 09.2018
Maintained spat bags, seeding, dividing and harvesting
Monitored and reported on water quality
Service Technician
NAPA AUTO PARTS
CLINTON, NEW JERSEY
01.2017 - 01.2018
Responsible for planning daily parts receiving and delivery throughout Northwestern New Jersey
Conducted store inventory and placed orders for low inventory products
Organized store showcases to maximize sales
Drove company vehicle to scheduled routes, and provided direct customer service including making recommendations for purchase
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ocean Engineering
Florida Institute of Technology
12.2021
Skills
Skilled in project management techniques
Demonstrated skills of sampling and testing
Demonstrated skills in underwater acoustics, hyperbaric design and data instrumentation
Proficient with small watercraft design, development and maintenance
Applied experience with C, MATLAB, AUTODESK Inventor, Fusion 360
Sampling to determine foundations and anchoring techniques
Determination environmental load effects of wind, current, wave in flexible and static conditions
Teamwork/Team Leader/Coachable
Skilled in IBM/MAC Operating Systems
Accomplishments
Pursuing Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
Article: New research examines 3D coral printing possibilities, Randall, Ryan, Florida Institute of Technology, September 2021
Affiliations
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Trout and Ducks Unlimited, Surfrider Foundation
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research InstituteOncology Infusion Registered Nurse at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
ARIA Research Intern at Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R)ARIA Research Intern at Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R)