Motivated and Problem-Solving Laboratory Assistant and Technician

Posted on: 2015-04-12

Andrea M. Norwood

355 Aoloa Street, Apartment E202

Kailua, Hawaii, 96734

(443) 223-8424

[email protected]

Education

Hawai’i Pacific University                      Honolulu, Hawaii

Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology     Expected May 2014

Major: Marine Biology                          GPA: 2.94

Skills

Experienced with Windows and Macintosh systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Familiar with MATLAB

PADI certified

Certified Humpback Whale Naturalist

Experienced with watercraft and navigation

Experience

HPU Laboratory Assistant                      Waimanalo, Hawaii

                                                         08/2013 - Present

• Clean laboratory and file paperwork associated with research
• Collect and analyze data
• Assist Dr. Samuel Kahng, a professor at Hawaii Pacific University, with scientific and research projects
  • Analyzed more than twenty-four hours of research dive video to determine community succession among deep-water reefs
  • Collected archived coral samples, took subsamples, organized, and shipped to Queensland University for genetic testing

HPU Marine Mammal Stranding             Kaneohe, Hawaii

Program Volunteer                                8/2011 – Present

• Assist in marine mammal necropsies
  • Prepared area for necropsy, assisted in obtaining cetaceans, photographed procedure, recorded processes, subsampled tissues, examined intestine and stomach contents, aided in cleaning up, buried/unearthed/cleaned bones, organized necropsy supply buildings/containers

Marine Science Club Founding President  Kaneohe, Hawaii

                                                         08/2013 - Present

• Founded the Marine Science Club at Hawai’i Pacific University
  • Gathered interested students and worked with university administration
• Planned events such as meetings, guest speakers, graduate school informational seminars, snorkeling trips, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities
• Led and manage club officers and members for planning and executing events

Pepper’s Place Cook                             Kailua, Hawaii

                                                         06/2012 - Present

• Take orders (in person, and via telephone)
• Fulfill orders
• Open the restaurant in the morning, and close the restaurant at night

HPU Student Center Supervisor              Kaneohe, Hawaii

                                                         02/2012 - 05/2012

• Make schedules
• Oversee all events at the Student Center
• Manage Student Center