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JOHN CARROLL

Melbourne,FL

Summary

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

Timeline

Marine Service Technician

BASS PRO/CABELA'S BOATING CENTER
04.2021 - 09.2021

Research Associate

INDIAN RIVER LAGOON RESEARCH INSTITUTE
01.2020 - 12.2021

Team Lead

FIELD RESEARCH Florida Institute Of Technology
01.2020 - 12.2021

Oyster Farmer

MAINSTREAM OYSTERS
05.2018 - 09.2018

Service Technician

NAPA AUTO PARTS
01.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Ocean Engineering

Florida Institute of Technology