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Megan Maloney

Howell,NJ

Summary

My goal is to utilize my B.S degree in Marine Science into a career of Marine Restoration and Education, allowing me to conduct research on the ecology of tropical marine life.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Marine Science Instructor

Marine Lab
Key Largo, FL
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Organized and supervised scheduled activities such as swimming, snorkeling, boat trips, and class discussions with students aged grade 5-12.
  • Solely directed up to 20 students on snorkel trips in Florida Bay and up to 36 students in classroom discussion.
    Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Instructed felid trips on topics including seagrass ecology, coral reef biology, fish ID, and mangrove ecology.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all students in a variety of outdoor settings.
  • Performed routine maintenance on research vessels and equipment.

Lifeguard

FGCU Campus Recreation
Fort Myers, Florida
02.2020 - 05.2023
  • Consistent Certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED
  • Head Guard position, supervised and managed staff members on the duties and maintenance of all 3 aquatic facilities.
  • Supervise swimmer, minimize dangers, educate facility users about safety, enforce rules and regulations, provide assistance, administer first aid and perform rescues.
  • Facility maintenance, swim instructions, water quality testing, and corrective actions.

Marine Conservationist Intern

Whale Shark And Oceanic Research Center
Utila, Honduras
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Marine conservation position on the Caribbean Island of Utila practicing scientific diving.
  • Learning over 200+ species of Caribbean fish, coral, and reef associated organisms.
  • Preforming research on Caribbean reef health with benthic healthy and biodiversity surveys
  • Treating stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD), monitoring coral outplanting, and maintenance of coral tree nurseries.
  • Removing invasive lionfish on the Caribbean reef.
  • Educating the public on marine conservation awareness, and monitor endangered species within the island.

Student Researcher

FGCU WiSER Program
Fort Myers, Florida
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Working with different ecology professors on felid work projects including: Oyster Monitoring, Sonar Bathymetry, Seasonal Groundwater Project.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Science

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05.2023

Skills

  • PADI Divemaster
  • AAUS Scientific Diver/Nitrox Diver
  • Environmental Educator
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Knowledge of Reef Ecology and Felid Research Experience
  • Efficient Time Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Intuitive Problem Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Excellent Organization Skills
  • Wet- Chemistry and Water Analysis
  • Classroom Management

Accomplishments

  • 2022-2023 Blair Foundation Scholarship Recipient
  • Received 2023 Head Guard of the Year Award
  • Presented Independent Research on Stony Coral Tissue Loss in Utila, Honduras at Eagle X Research Fair, 2024
  • Executive team member of swim club, nature club, and food foresters club FGCU
  • Solo-traveling around the world to complete my scuba certifications

Timeline

Marine Science Instructor

Marine Lab
01.2024 - 08.2024

Marine Conservationist Intern

Whale Shark And Oceanic Research Center
06.2022 - 07.2022

Lifeguard

FGCU Campus Recreation
02.2020 - 05.2023

Student Researcher

FGCU WiSER Program
02.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Marine Science

Florida Gulf Coast University

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