Josie M. LEALI
Jupiter,Florida
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Juno Beach, FL
07.2023 - Current
- At Loggerhead Marinelife Center, I collaborated with Dr. Justin Perrault on sea turtle hatchling stress level research, involving blood draws, monitoring health indicators, and analyzing size metrics.
- I adeptly handled POC devices, executed pipetting, and utilized Micro-CT scanning with software like 3D Slicer, CTVox, and CTAn, broadening my research skills and scientific development.
- Assisted in a project that compared the accuracy of mobile apps during fieldwork by measuring sea turtles from three different species, and various age groups, utilizing both a measurement app and calipers.
Teaching Assistant for Research 1 & 2 Courses
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Guided students to successfully become members of prestigious research laboratories, suited to their specific interests.
- Assisted students with preparation for symposium events.
- Assisted students with research grant applications.
ER Veterinary Assistant
Pet Emergency and Referral Center
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Work with veterinarians and veterinarian technicians to treat animals during various emergency scenarios, as well as life-saving surgeries.
- Responsible for conducting lab work, including tests for blood and urine analysis, as well as operating a microscope.
Hospital Intern
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Juno Beach, Florida
05.2024 - 08.2024
- As an Animal Care Intern, I served as a member of the veterinary team and helped to provide first-class care to rehabilitating sea turtles.
- I assisted the veterinary team by preparing medication, restraining animals, transporting animals, assisting in surgery, providing basic husbandry, and responding to emergencies concerning stranded and injured sea turtles.
- I was responsible for lab work, including measuring blood values, reading blood chemistry results, and using a microscope efficiently to diagnose patients with digestive conditions.
Kennel Technician
Jupiter Animal Hospital
Jupiter, FL
01.2022 - Current
- As a primary caretaker at Jupiter Animal Hospital, I've honed my animal care skills, ensuring their well-being through meticulous facility sanitization, precise medication administration, and engaging enrichment activities.
Scuba Diver
ReefCI and Utila Dive Center
Central America
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted fish and coral species counts on numerous dives in Honduras and combatted the invasive Lionfish issue while helping with coral restoration
Co-Founder and President
Ocean Hereos New Orleans 'OHNOLA'
New Orleans, LA
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Hosted several awareness booths, including the French Quarter Festival and Satchmo Festival, presented to local politicians, convinced schools to go plastic-free, and hosted field youth study days and travel opportunities.
Rehabilitator
LASPCA
New Orleans, LA
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Fostered and bottle-fed abandoned, orphaned, and medically fragile neonates until old enough for adoption
- Found homes for over 40 fostered animals
Junior Keeper
Audubon Zoo
New Orleans, LA
01.2017 - 01.2021
- I have obtained over 400 service hours in the areas of: commissary, animal husbandry/handling, public education, sustainability ambassador, summer, and holiday educator.
Education
Biology Pre-med -
Florida Atlantic University
Jupiter, FLSkills
- Pipetting techniques
- Symposium Presentations
- Reviewing data
- Grant writing
- Data collection
- Measurement tools
- Researching skills
- Working with micro dilutions
- Blood draw of hatchling sea turtles
- Micro-CT scanner use
- Operating point-of-care devices
- Handling and monitoring live specimens
- Scuba diving
- Working with marine and terrestrial animals
- Basic medical care for animals
- Restraining animals
- Preparing medication
- Assisting the veterinary team
Accomplishments
- Max Planck Senior Capstone, poster presentation, 2024
- Wilkes Honors College Symposium, Poster Presentation, 2024
- Voice America nationally syndicated podcast speaker, 2021
- National Service Learning Conference Presenter, 2021
- POPS International Youth Summit presenter, 2019
- National Daily Point of Light Award, 2014
Certifications
- PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Certification
- 2023 EHS Non-Ionizing Safety
- 2023 EHS Hazardous Waste Generator (RCRA)
- 2023 EHS Hazard Communication (HAZWOPER)
- 2023 EHS Hazardous Material Handling and Storage
- 2023 EHS Fire Safety and Prevention 2.0
- 2023 EHS Laboratory Safety
- 2023 EHS Portable Fire Extinguishers 2.0
- 2023 EHS Radiation Safety
- 2023 EHS Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness 2.0
- 2023 EHS Biosafety Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal
Honors and Grants
2024- Florida Atlantic University, Deans List Fall Semester
2024- Florida Atlantic University, Deans List Fall Semester
2023- Wilkes Honors College, Deans List Fall Semester
2023- Wilkes Honors College, Dean’s List Spring Semester
2022- Wilkes Honors College, Dean’s List Fall Semester
2021- National Service-Learning Conference, presenter
2020- Captain Planet, Grant recipient
2019- Lonely Whale, Grant recipient
2019- Algalita, Grant recipient
2018- Ocean Heroes, Grant recipient
2018- Be the Change, Disney and Youth Service America grant recipient
2014- National Daily Point of Light Award
Timeline
ER Veterinary Assistant
Pet Emergency and Referral Center
09.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant for Research 1 & 2 Courses
Florida Atlantic University
08.2024 - 01.2025
Hospital Intern
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Researcher
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
07.2023 - Current
Kennel Technician
Jupiter Animal Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Scuba Diver
ReefCI and Utila Dive Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Co-Founder and President
Ocean Hereos New Orleans 'OHNOLA'
01.2017 - 01.2022
Junior Keeper
Audubon Zoo
01.2017 - 01.2021
Rehabilitator
LASPCA
01.2015 - 01.2022
Biology Pre-med -
Florida Atlantic University
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