Nicola DiPaul
Takoma Park,MD
Summary
Determined Wildlife Biologist with some field experience in various locations. Committed to implementing conservation practices and adhering to regulations to protect endangered areas. Adept skill in research and reporting, which I am looking to improve, and considered a valuable team asset.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teachers Assistant
Saint Vincent College
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Answered questions for students related to subject matter.
- Created practice exams for out of class review.
Lab Assistant
Dr. Michelle Duennes
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Maintained bee's and both fresh and saltwater invertebrate habitats and specimens.
- Located and noted hibernating and recently emerged queen bee's for scientific study.
Intern
Ad Astra
10.2015 - 11.2018
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Intern
Smithsonian Biological Center
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Analyzed videos of passerine birds feeding chicks, and noted what food item the chicks where getting and at what time of day.
- Setup nest cameras and collected them.
- Sprayed isotope of nitrogen on specific native and non-native plants.
- Using mist nets caught, banded, and took basic measurements for passerine birds.
- Collected insects on sight in specified quadrats.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe05.2023
Skills
- Research and Data Management
- Superb Problem-Solving Abilities
- Scheduling
- Excel
- Studying Animal Behavior
- Specimen Handling
- Plant Identification
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
Saint Vincent College
08.2022 - 05.2023
Lab Assistant
Dr. Michelle Duennes
01.2020 - 05.2023
Intern
Ad Astra
10.2015 - 11.2018
Intern
Smithsonian Biological Center
05.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Vincent College
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