Kelli Wright
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Marine Scientist with 8+ years of experience collecting fisheries data via dockside and telephone angler surveys throughout Charlotte, Lee, and Collier counties. I am a native southwest Floridian, seeking employment in the field of conservation biology and ecology. Authorized to work in the US for any employer Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biological Scientist I
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Port Charlotte, FL
02.2016 - 04.2024
- Detailed recreational private vessel, charter, and shoreline angler surveys for the Marine Recreation Information Program to collect trip characteristics, harvest and discard quantities, fish species identification, harvested catch weights and measurements, along with other demographic questions
- Detailed dockside recreational State Reef Fish surveys capturing trip size, area fished, time spent fishing, target species, gear used, discarded and/or harvested catch quantities, fish identification, weights, lengths, and sex of harvested fish, also collected biological samples such as otoliths/spine to determine age
- Weekly phone surveys of charter operators for trip frequencies and sizes, time and area fished, and target species if applicable. Data is used to estimate for-hire fishing effort in region
- Hurricane impact surveys of recreational charter operators assessing damages to property and the industry in SW Florida
- Collected tissue samples, fin clips, or other bio samples as needed for other biological experiments being conducted by FWC and/or NOAA.
- Frequent field vessel validations, fishing site evaluations, and updates to state registered vessel database and site registers
- Independent work, entered daily/weekly/monthly data, tallies, vehicle logs, travel reports
- Frequently assisted regional supervisor in various responsibilities: Interviewing/hiring job candidates, training new sampling staff, editing paperwork/staff schedules, random QA/QC of staff in field and data entered, on-call acting supervisor during regional supervisor absences
Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) Intern
Mote Marine Laboratory
Sarasota, FL
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Worked as a team with other interns/biologists to respond to sea turtle activities along 35 miles of coastline from Longboat Key to Venice Beach.
- Operated an All-Terrain Vehicle to patrol beach in search of nesting activities, and placement/ retrieval of equipment to and from beaches
- Maintained an organized and clean work environment by stocking supplies and equipment as necessary
- Educated the public about sea turtles, hazards they face, and the proper actions that should be taken when sea turtles are encountered.
- Daily required communication with state and federal agencies, data entry, and contacted program volunteers for problem resolution and feedback.
- Created detailed reports and presentations summarizing findings from nesting season and research projects
- Physical strength and endurance in hot, humid, sandy, buggy, and/or wet conditions
Bartender/Waitress
Hooters
Fort Myers Beach, FL
07.2001 - 07.2014
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly greeting guests, taking accurate orders, and delivering food and beverages in a timely manner with patience and empathy. Assisted with selecting and purchasing merchandise.
- Crafted and/or served a wide variety of cocktails, beers, and wines for bar/restaurant guests in a fast-paced environment
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area/wait stations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Multitasking: Answered phone and managed a high volume of to-go orders, accurately packaging and organizing items for easy pickup while maintaining bar patrons and preparing drinks for restaurant guests
- Trained new bartenders/waitresses on drink preparation techniques, menu items, customer service standards, and POS system operation
- Effectively communicated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation and timely delivery of meals to tables
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science: Biological Oceanography, Zoology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 01.2010 - 07/2014
Skills
- Scientific Research
- Fish identification
- Biological sampling
- Field sampling using CTD
- Field sampling using ADCP
- Field sampling using plankton nets
- Field sampling using Niskin bottles
- Field sampling using gravity corers
- Necropsy technique
- Experimental design
- Data collection
- Data entry
- Data analysis
- Laboratory experience
- Supervising experience
- QA/QC
- Interviewing
- Hiring
- Certified Scuba diver
- Time management
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Office
- ArcGIS
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Communication
Certification
- NAUI EANX Open Water Certified Scuba diver, Present
- Driver's License, 07/01/23 to 07/31/32
Timeline
Biological Scientist I
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
02.2016 - 04.2024
Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) Intern
Mote Marine Laboratory
07.2014 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science: Biological Oceanography, Zoology
North Carolina State University
01.2010 - 07/2014
Bartender/Waitress
Hooters
07.2001 - 07.2014