SYDNEY GEISE
Honolulu
Summary
I am a third-year student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa majoring in Global Environmental Science. Through a variety of internships and job opportunities, I have experience with hands-on research including estuaries, stream habitats, and marine ecosystems. I am an eager learner, diligent worker, and enjoy the process of collecting and analyzing data.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Sherwood Algal Biodiversity Lab
09.2024 - Current
- Characterization and identification of Hawaiian seaweeds
- DNA extraction, PCR, DNA sequencing, and sequence analysis
Administrative Assistant
University of Hawaii Meeting and Events
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Responsible for coordinating all aspects of scheduling and planning meetings and events
- Duties include meeting with customers, laying out meeting spaces, submitting forms for approval, and processing payments
Aquatic Research and Management Technician
Cleveland Metroparks
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Research assistant for stream assessments and fisheries management using Ohio EPA protocols
- Conducted stream surveys including sampling and identification of aquatic macroinvertebrates, salamanders, and fish
Greenhouse Wholesale Associate
Deans Greenhouse
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for planting, organizing, and watering greenhouse plants
Nature Shops Rental and Retail Associate
Cleveland Metroparks
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for rental and set up of beach equipment and merchandise sales
Education
Global Environmental Science -
University of Hawaii Manoa
High School -
Magnificat High School
Cleveland, Ohio05.2022
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Data Collection
- Species Identification
- Adaptability
Certification
- SSI Dive Master
- Boating License
- Belay certified
- First Aid, AED, Oxygen supplier, CPR
Internships And Research Experiences
- UROP Research, University of Hawaii Manoa, 05/24, 08/24, Honolulu, HI, Find potential origin of alga species, Collecting specimens from museum presses, Extracting DNA to complete Sanger sequencing, Presented at SURE Symposium
- Kilo Moana Research Cruise, University of Hawaii Manoa, 09/23, Hawaii, Hadal Water Column Profiler testing, CTD casting, Plankton Net Tows and processing, Navigation
- Ecology Project International, Galapagos, Equador, 06/22, 06/22, Giant Tortoise research including measuring and collecting habitat use data, Removal of invasive African Snails, Studied microplastics on the shore, Reef surveys (while snorkeling), Cultural exchange with Mola Mola Eco Club
- Old Women Creek, Huron, OH, 06/21, 07/21, Conducted fish surveys in freshwater estuary environment (fyke nets and electrofishing), Research assistant in water testing lab, Removed invasive species from aquatic and terrestrial environments
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Sherwood Algal Biodiversity Lab
09.2024 - Current
Aquatic Research and Management Technician
Cleveland Metroparks
05.2023 - 08.2023
Administrative Assistant
University of Hawaii Meeting and Events
01.2023 - 09.2024
Greenhouse Wholesale Associate
Deans Greenhouse
02.2022 - 08.2022
Nature Shops Rental and Retail Associate
Cleveland Metroparks
05.2021 - 09.2021
High School -
Magnificat High School
Global Environmental Science -
University of Hawaii Manoa
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