Solomon Mitchell
Bonaire,GA
Summary
I have diverse background from living all over the world due to family and having two veteran parents who deployed often. This allowed to be develop a strong sense of curiosity and the ability to see many viewpoints on a single issue. This allows me to excel at problem solving, working in any team dynamic, and science communication with both science and more importantly non scientific communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist on stock assessment survey
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
San Diego
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Scientist on stock assessment survey for costal pelagic species in Pacific fishery.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization (acoustics, mariners). Assist with surface trawls
- Sample and process catch for target species (genetics, X-ray, weigh/measure, dissect, data entry)
- Maintain organized data and experimental procedures while following all mandated regulations.
Acoustic Analyst
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Conduct environmental research utilizing both passive and active acoustic
- Analysis of acoustic data in Adobe to identify purposeful data
- Use sonograms in presentations for showing relevant data
- Maintain acoustic equipment such as hydrophones and other recording devices.
- Provided recommendations on similar projects to increase efficiency in data collection and analysis
Public Outreach Manager
GA Aquarium
Montego Bay, Jamaica
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Development of methods to increase public outreach and awareness to environmental issues
- Speak to local artesian fishing communities to help communicate scientific initiatives to help sustain fisheries
- Work with multiple teams and organizations to collaborate on the most effective method of outreach specifically for the Montego Bay community (art, music, murals, social media)
- Conducted research on target audiences to improve public outreach efforts.
Aquarium/lab Caretaker
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Set up of tanks including plumbing, filtration, and lighting systems
- Maintain record of procedures and changes by tank system
- Assess and issues and provide proper maintenance to ensure stable habitat
- Assess health and upkeep of organisms (feeding/nutrition, quarantining, rehabilitation and release, symbiotic relationships with other organisms in the tank, proper habitat and structure)
Crew hand
Savannah State University
Savannah
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Seasonal crew hand on research vessel “Margaret C Robinson”
- Assist in bottom trawls and wench operation
- Sort and identification of catch
- Maintenance and cosmetic upkeep of vessel
Education
Bachelor of Science in Marine Sciences -
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GASkills
- Microsoft
- Data analytics
- Excel
- Otolith extraction/analyzation
- Shipboard/field equipment
- Trawl sampling procedures
- General lab procedures & safety
- Aquarium maintenance
- Nautical knot-tying
- Reports and scientific literature
- Acoustics
- Project Management
- Lab experiments and research
- Adobe
- Boat handling & safety
Outreachexperience
- Marine science/career outreach to Discovery University for kids, La Jolla, CA, 06/01/23
- Marine Science/ STEM program outreach to public schools, Savannah, GA, 03/01/22
Research
- Public Outreach Improvement Assessment, 05/01/24, Dr. Dayne Buddoh, Dr. Dwight Ebanks, Sheyla Revelo Perez
- Overview of CPS trawling and population assessment of the Southwest Fisheries Management, 07/01/23, Brittany Schwarzkopf, Kelsey James
- Affects of density of Spartina alterniflora in sound travel., 11/01/23, Dr. Amanda Kaltenburg
- Activity vs Diversity using passive acoustics in Country Club Creek, 05/01/22, Dr. Sue Ebanks
- Habitat Utilization of Demersal fish on the marsh platform, 07/01/21, Dr. Carol Pride
- Affects of density of Spartina alterniflorain sound travel., Savannah State University, 08/01/23, 11/01/23, Dr. Amanda Kaltenburg
- Activity vs Diversity using passive acoustics in Country Club Creek, Savannah State University, 01/01/22, 05/01/22, Dr. Sue Ebanks
- Habitat Utilization of Demersal fish on the marsh platform, Savannah State University, 06/01/21, 07/01/21, Dr. Carol Pride
Training
- Marine Biology
- Oceanographic Instrumentation
- Marine Chemistry and Analysis
- Marine Ecology
- Introduction to Oceanography
- Special Topics/Science Communication
- Technical Writing & Seminar
- Senior Research/Internship
Timeline
Scientist on stock assessment survey
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
06.2023 - 09.2024
Public Outreach Manager
GA Aquarium
05.2023 - 05.2023
Aquarium/lab Caretaker
Savannah State University
02.2022 - 05.2022
Acoustic Analyst
Savannah State University
01.2022 - 11.2023
Crew hand
Savannah State University
08.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science in Marine Sciences -
Savannah State University
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science
Fort Valley State University
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