Ruby Cayenne Gustafson
MARINE SCIENCE GRADUATE STUDENT
Miami,Florida
Summary
Dedicated marine scientist pursuing a Master of Professional Science in Marine Conservation. Passionate about translating scientific research into policy actions. Seeking to contribute expertise in marine conservation, scientific communication, and policy development through the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. Aspiring to pursue a PhD in Environmental Science and Policy to further conservation efforts and policy advocacy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
READING & WRITING TUTOR
Reading & Writing Center, Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida
01.2024 - Current
- Motivate approximately 20 per week students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Review and edit student work to ensure clear, concise, and error-free content.
- Provide constructive criticism while maintaining a supportive environment to foster growth in students'' writing abilities.
- Craft effective learning plans to address students' writing weaknesses and strengths.
- Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement through the establishment of achievable writing goals coupled with consistent follow-up evaluations for each student.
- Utilize creative teaching methods to engage diverse learners effectively and accommodate different learning preferences.
- Maintain detailed records of student progress to track improvement over time and provide targeted assistance when needed.
- Empower writers by equipping them with essential tools required for outlining narratives that captivate audiences while delivering insightful messages.
- Assist students in understanding complex grammatical rules and proper sentence structure for clearer communication.
- Collaborate with fellow tutors to share resources, strategies, and best practices for effective tutoring sessions.
- Aid in the development of strong thesis statements for improved essay structure and organization.
CREATIVE INTERN
Shark Research & Conservation Center, University of Miami
Miami , Florida
10.2024 - Current
- Photograph research and education being conducted by Shark Research & Conservation Center (SRC)
- Capture hundreds of photos that best illustrate SRC's activities
- Process photos from start to finish throughout editing procedures
- Collaborate with other creative interns, field interns, researchers, and media manager to further the mission of SRC
- Gained hands-on experience in every aspect of the creative process, from ideation to final execution.
- Collaborated with team members for successful project completion, meeting tight deadlines.
LEGAL SECRETARY
Law Office of Shannon C. Wilhite
Bayside , CA
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Created hundreds of subpoenas and served them by mail or fax
- Filed hundreds of legal documents at Superior Court of Humboldt County
- Analyzed and summarized hundreds of legal cases
- Organized hundreds of legal documents
- Investigated numerous legal violations
EDITOR IN CHIEF & LAYOUT EDITOR
Osprey Magazine, Student Publication, Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, California
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Ran magazine
- Had final say on content and design
- Managed entire staff of over 15 people
- Ensured that magazine is organized and produced
- Managed and produced layout
- Set hard deadlines and ensured staff met them
- Approved story pitches and expedited reporting process
- Communicated with distribution manager and printing company
- Oversaw all promotional content and events for magazine
GRANT WRITER
All Relations Nonprofit
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Researched applicable grants and checked for eligibility
- Wrote background information and project proposals for grants
- Created budget plans for proposed projects
- Submitted grants before deadlines in proper format
OCEAN NIGHT INTERN
Surfrider Foundation, Humboldt Chapter
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Secured screening rights for films shown at fundraiser 'Ocean Night'
- Collaborated with Arcata Theatre Lounge to screen films
- Collaborated with media interns to create promotional content
- Assisted in announcing auction winners
FREELANCE JOURNALIST
North Coast Journal
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Reported stories
- Took photographs
- Edited articles
- Collaborated with Editor in Chief and other section editors
- Managed large staff of reporters
- Planned events for promoting magazine
- Delegated tasks to reporters
- Taught research skills
- Aided photographers
- Edited numerous articles
- Copyedited for Associated Press style grammar
- Collaborated to decide layout for the magazine
NEWS & LAYOUT EDITOR
El Leñador News, Monthly Bilingual Student Newspaper, Cal Poly Humboldt
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Edited many news articles submitted by reporters
- Reported on news, life & arts, and opinion stories
- Photographer and photo editor
- Videographer and video editor
- Copy editor
- Collaborated to decide layout for print newspaper
MANAGING EDITOR & EVENT COORDINATOR
Osprey Magazine, Quarterly Student Publication, Cal Poly Humboldt
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed large staff of reporters
- Planned events for promoting magazine
- Delegated tasks to reporters
- Taught research skills
- Aided photographers
- Edited numerous articles
- Copyedited for Associated Press style grammar
- Collaborated to decide layout for the magazine
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Access Humboldt Media Organization
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Hosted monthly in-studio video interviews
- Host of radio show about community voices
- Guest speaker on radio segment about politics
- Managed social media accounts for the organization
- Assisted in administration and development of the organization
Education
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE - MARINE CONSERVATION
University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, And Earth Science
Miami, FL 1 2024 - Current
BACHELOR OF ARTS - JOURNALISM
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA 01.2022 - 1 2024
AA - HUMANITIES & COMMUNICATION, SCIENCE EXPLORATION
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA 01.2020 - 1 2022
Skills
- Field Investigations: Elasmobranch sampling, muscle biopsy, fin-clipping, tag deployment, blood collection, species measurement, environmental analysis, longlining, drumlining
- Data Analysis: Summary statistics, linear regressions, ANOVA, abundance and distribution analysis, data transformation, outlier identification
- Analytical Research: Literature analysis, IACUC permitting processes, biological and environmental policy assessments
- Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, Data Analysis with R, Adobe Suite, Google Suite, Canva, WordPress
- Soft Skills: Leadership, attention to detail, adaptability, problem-solving, integrity, communication, teamwork
Certifications & Memberships
Certifications & Memberships
- Certifications: Scientific Freediving, In Progress and CPR & AED, Standard & Scuba-Specific
- Professional Memberships:
National Society of Leadership and Success
Association for Women in Science
Women in Ocean Science
Ecological Society of America
Society for Women in Marine Science
Minorities in Shark Science
Affiliations
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Association for Women in Science
- Women in Ocean Science
- Ecological Society of America
- Society for Women in Marine Science
- Minorities in Shark Science
AUTHORED PUBLICATIONS
Cayenne, R. (2024). Studying grey whales: An indicator of marine health in the Pacific Northwest. Osprey Magazine, 24-26. https://issuu.com/ospreymagazine/docs/spring_2024_osprey_-_reduced_file_size
Cayenne, R. (2024). Small paper cuts: Perspectives from Latine researchers in the sciences. Osprey Magazine, 45-51. https://issuu.com/ospreymagazine/docs/osprey_fall_23_online2
Cayenne, R. (2023). Launching Nigilax̂: A traditional vessel of the Unangan people touches water for the first time in centuries. North Coast Journal, 33(23), 13-16. https://issuu.com/ncjournal/docs/ncj060823-issuu OR https://www.northcoastjournal.com/news/launching-nigilax-26891211
Cayenne, R. (2023). Unangax̂ nigilax̂ built in community partnership. El Leñador News, 20(3), 12. https://www.ellenadornews.com/2023/04/19/unangax̂-nigilax̂-built-in-community-partnership/
Cayenne, R. (2023). First Latina on the Board of Supervisors in Humboldt. El Leñador News, 20(2), 10. https://www.ellenadornews.com/2023/03/14/first-latina-on-the-board-of-supervisors-in-humboldt/
Cayenne, R. (2023). Black Student Union is Reorganizing at Cal Poly Humboldt. El Leñador News, 20(1), 10. https://www.ellenadornews.com/2023/02/09/black-student-union-is-reorganizing-at-cal-poly-humboldt/
Timeline
CREATIVE INTERN
Shark Research & Conservation Center, University of Miami
10.2024 - Current
READING & WRITING TUTOR
Reading & Writing Center, Miami Dade College
01.2024 - Current
EDITOR IN CHIEF & LAYOUT EDITOR
Osprey Magazine, Student Publication, Cal Poly Humboldt
01.2024 - 05.2024
GRANT WRITER
All Relations Nonprofit
01.2023 - 01.2024
OCEAN NIGHT INTERN
Surfrider Foundation, Humboldt Chapter
01.2023 - 01.2024
NEWS & LAYOUT EDITOR
El Leñador News, Monthly Bilingual Student Newspaper, Cal Poly Humboldt
01.2023 - 12.2023
MANAGING EDITOR & EVENT COORDINATOR
Osprey Magazine, Quarterly Student Publication, Cal Poly Humboldt
01.2023 - 12.2023
LEGAL SECRETARY
Law Office of Shannon C. Wilhite
07.2022 - 07.2024
FREELANCE JOURNALIST
North Coast Journal
01.2022 - 01.2024
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Access Humboldt Media Organization
01.2022 - 01.2023
BACHELOR OF ARTS - JOURNALISM
Cal Poly Humboldt
01.2022 - 1 2024
AA - HUMANITIES & COMMUNICATION, SCIENCE EXPLORATION
College of The Redwoods
01.2020 - 1 2022
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE - MARINE CONSERVATION
University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, And Earth Science
1 2024 - Current
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