Hi Everyone, I have recently moved to Rhode Island and I am searching for a job preferably in the fields of marine biology, ecology, and conservation biology. Although I would be interested in any type of biology work. Currently, I am a graduate from The University of New Hampshire in Durham, with a B.S. in Marine Biology and a minor in Geology. I have gained ample research experience first as an undergraduate researcher and as a post baccalaureate working as a technician in the laboratory of Dr. Raymond Grizzle at Jackson Estuarine Laboratory. In Dr. Grizzle’s lab I performed independent research and ran experiments on oyster aquaculture and the study of invasive species. This included hours performing taxonomic identification of various intercoastal invertebrates, data collection, statistical analysis (i.e. excel and prism) and the generation of research reports for publication. Thus, I have acquired skills sets within laboratory and classroom, I have taken multiple classes from general biology to biochemistry and invertebrate evolutionary biology that included laboratories with hands-on experience collecting data from the field and doing laboratory analysis. I am also a very hard worker and fast learner with an attention to detail. In my past work experiences I have easily learned to use new equipment and techniques that were needed for the experimental protocol. I pasted a copy of my resume with a list of references. Please do not hesitate to contact me or forward my information to anyone you may think would be interested in hiring a technician. I can be contacted by email at [email protected]. Thank you for your time, Anna Gerber-Williams
Anna M. Gerber-Williams7 FAIRMONT STREET WEST WARWICK, RI 02893774.270.0749 [email protected] EDUCATION Sept 2007-May 2011 University of New Hampshire College of Life Sciences & Agriculture Durham, NH · Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, Minor in Geology· GPA: 3.15 on a 4.00 scale.· GPA Jr. and Sr. years: 3.65 on a 4.00 scale· Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Oceanography, Geology and the Environment, Introduction to Climate, Paleontology, Biological Oceanography, Introduction to Marine Biology, Lake Ecology, Marine Invertebrate Evolution and Ecology, Species Investigation/Invertebrate Taxonomy, Aquatic Plants in Conservation, Principles of Animal Physiology, Marine Ecology, Biological Oceanography, General Chemistry I & II, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry and the laboratory, General Microbiology lecture and laboratory, Introduction to Genetics, General Biochemistry and the laboratory. HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS Fall 2010 Dean’s List Highest HonorsFall & Spring 2010 Dean’s List High HonorsFall & Spring 2009 Dean’s List Honors EXPERIENCE Spring 2010–Apr 2011 Independent Research at University of New Hampshire Jackson Estuarine Laboratory, Dept. of Biological Science Durham, NH· Supervisor: Dr. Raymond Grizzle, Research Professor· Analyzed video imagery of the benthic invertebrate epifauna within and outside a marine protected area established in 2005. · Created a map with statistical analysis of invertebrate density and GIS maps to determine where the marine benthic community is in the processes of recovery within the marine protected area.· Created a poster for the University of New Hampshire Undergraduate Research Conference, April 2011. June 2010–July 2010 Operation Wallacea Utila & Cayos Cochinos, Honduras· Research Assistant at the Utila Honduras site assessing mangrove health.· Research Assistant at the marine protected Cayos Cochinos site assessing reef health. Aug 2010–Feb 2011 Undergraduate Research Jackson Estuarine Laboratory, Department of Biological Science Durham, NH· Supervisor: Dr. Ray Grizzle, Research Associate Professor· Performed invertebrate taxonomy for oyster reef assessments and biofouling projects. · Field work experience: distributing shell and reef checks in the Breat Bay Estuary, New Hampshire. May 2011-Sept 2012 Laboratory Technician Jackson Estuarine Laboratory, Department of Biological Science Durham, NH· Supervisor: Dr. Raymond Grizzle, Research Professor· Assisted in oyster reef conservation project by preparing shell for larvae settlement. Performed weekly oyster measurements to monitor the larvae growth. · Assembled equipment for Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) project. Collected, recorded and analyzed results. · Performed multiple other tasks involved in the experiments of an aquaculture laboratory. Feb 2012-Mar 2012 Laboratory Technician University of New Hampshire Coastal Laboratory, Dept. of Biological Sciences Durham, NH· Supervisor: Dr. Elizabeth Fairchild, Research Assistant Professor· Taxonomic work on 200+ core samples collected off of Martha’s Vinyard to assess the benthic habitat for juvenile winter flounder feeding. Mar 2012-May 2012 Laboratory Technician University of New Hampshire Coastal Laboratory, Dept. of Biological Sciences New Castle, NH· Supervisors: Dr. Elizabeth Fairchild, Research Assistant Professor and Dr. Linda Kalnejais, Assistant Professor.· Project: Affects of Ocean acidification on winter flounder larvae development.· Performed daily tank monitoring, which involved multiple tasks including; observing the larval stage of the winter flounder, calibrating the pH probes for each of the 15 tanks, measuring the pH of each tank, taking DYI information from each tank and recording it, checking ammonia levels and performing water changes in each tank, taking direct counts of larvae once they begin hatching, and collecting water samples for analysis. OTHER EXPERIENCE Summer 2008 & 2009 Gordon Florist and Greenhouses Ipswich, MA· Customer assistance, cashier, plant care, flower arrangements, unload and inventory of plant shipments (heavy lifting), greenhouse maintenance, and restoration of 100 year-old greenhouse. March 2012-Aug 2012 Me & Ollie’s Café Portsmouth, NH· Barista, cashier, sandwich maker, dishwasher, customer assistance, store stocking and other tasks required to maintain a clean and organized working environment. · SKILLS Technical Skills: · Laboratory: Pipetting, running enzyme assays with the use of a spectrophotometer and Logger Pro software, competent invertebrate taxonomy, proficient dissecting, light, electron microscope, running Ion-Exchange Chromatography, Affinity Chromatography, Gel Filtration Chromatography, Gel Electrophoresis.· Experience in Microsoft Office 2003 -2008- Word, Excel and Power Point.· Experience in jmp9 and prism 2010 statistical analysis software.· Proficient Statistical analysis from formal course work, and laboratory research.· Researched and designed poster for undergraduate research conference. Future publication expected. Transferable Skills:· Collect, compile, sort and interpret data.· Communicate facts clearly in writing and orally. PUBLICATIONS Gerber-Williams A., Grizzle R., Ward K., Recovery Assessment of Benthic Invertebrate Epifauna in the Western Gulf of Maine Fishing Closure. University of New Hampshire College of Life Sciences and Agriculture Undergraduate Research Conference. April 2011. VOLUNTEER Fall 2008-Spring 2009 Assisted Ray Grizzle’s Lab at Jackson Estuarine Laboratory with oyster reef monitoring.Fall & Spring 2008 Member, University of New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra (cello). REFERENCES Raymond Grizzle, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH. Jackson Estuarine Laboratory and Department of Biological Sciences. [email protected], PH. 603.862.5130 Krystin Ward, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH. Jackson Estuarine Laboratory. [email protected] David Gordon, Gordon’s Florist and Greenhouses, PH. Ipswich, MA. 978.356.2955 Elizabeth Fairchild, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH. Department of Biological Sciences. elizabeth. [email protected], PH. 603-862-4475
