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Nicole Ortega
Tampa,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable professor, environmental scientist, and chemist with expertise in assessing conditions, developing plans, coordinating projects, and creating STEM curriculum. Detail-oriented and proactive with good interpersonal, communication and conflict-resolution skills all developed while working in public and private sectors.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
University Of Tampa
Professor of Instruction I
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Taught a combination of lecture and lab courses (7 in total)
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Developed and designed two new college courses.
Flatwoods Consulting Group
Environmental Consultant
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed and monitored wetlands according to the rules of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, all Florida Water Management Districts, as well as various local municipalities.
- Conducted tortoise surveys and vegetation assessments and assisted with relocating tortoises by hand capture, backhoe excavation, trapping, and pulling rods
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Environmental Scientist I
05.2018 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
- Served as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies.
- Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs.
- Interacted well with the public and various water-use stakeholders to build connections and strengthen relationships.
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Land Management Intern
06.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Supported Land Management and Operations Bureau's team with weekly tasks.
- Supported supervisor with prescribed fire analysis and reporting.
- Learned and used technology systems (ArcMap) and platforms to assist with tasks.
- Performed data and information management by logging information in Excel.
- Surveyed for listed and protected vegetation.
- Built and developed presentations to be disseminated by land managers.
University Of Tampa
Adjunct Chemistry Instructor
08.2016 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Communicated frequently with faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Prepared plans, materials and activities for students to reach chemistry learning outcomes.
- Constructed and administered tests and exams to measure student learning.
- Supervised lab mentors.
Metrohm USA
Analytical Laboratory Technician
04.2008 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Developed and implemented new protocols to improve accuracy of laboratory results.
- Applied chemistry knowledge and expertise to enhance method detection limits.
Education
University of South FloridaTampa, FL
Ph.D. from Integrative Biology (Ecology And Disease Biology)
05.2018
The University of TampaTampa, FL
Bachelor of Science from Biology, Chemistry, And Marine Science
05.2008
University Overview
- Summa cum laude graduate
- President's Scholarship Recipient
Skills
- Environmental Protection
- Ecological Assessments
- Environmental Permitting
- Environmental Surveying
- Instructional Design
- Analytical Chemistry
- Instrumental Analysis
- Method Validation
- Data Analysis
- Grant writing
- Technical writing
Software
ArcMap
R
Blackboard
Canvas
Top Hat
Prism
Adobe Acrobat
Timeline
Environmental Consultant
Flatwoods Consulting Group
05.2023 - Current
Professor of Instruction I
University Of Tampa
08.2019 - Current
Environmental Scientist I
Southwest Florida Water Management District
05.2018 - 07.2019
Adjunct Chemistry Instructor
University Of Tampa
08.2016 - 12.2018
Land Management Intern
Southwest Florida Water Management District
06.2016 - 05.2018
Analytical Laboratory Technician
Metrohm USA
04.2008 - 08.2011
University of South Florida
Ph.D. from Integrative Biology (Ecology And Disease Biology)
The University of Tampa
Bachelor of Science from Biology, Chemistry, And Marine Science
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