Daniel Fischer has a B.S. in Marine Science from Stockton University with a 3.6 GPA. He has experience working for NOAA identifying marine species, measuring them, and collecting samples. As an undergraduate research assistant, he identified reptile habitats, tracked frog appearances, and analyzed pond hydrology. He also volunteers with New Jersey Nature helping injured animals and providing education. His skills include field techniques like water quality analysis, mapping, and identification as well as computer skills in SAS and Excel.
1. Daniel Fischer
218 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
Cell Phone: (201) 675-5781 Home Phone: (732) 854-1210 E-Mail: fischerd@go.stockton.edu(subjectto change)
Education
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ
B.S. inMarine Science with a concentrationinBiology
GPA: 3.6 August 2015
Work Experience
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) May 2014 – October 2014
SubdivisionNational Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Large Pelagic Intercept Survey (LPIS)
Properly identified various types of large pelagic and highly migratory marine species.
Performed precise curved and straight fork lengthmeasurements.
Extracted and transported otolithsamplesfrom BluefinTuna forlab analysis.
Properly recorded and delivered large volumes of data ona timely basis.
Pineland Herpetology Independent Research March 2013 - May 2013
Undergraduate Research Assistant at Stockton University
Identified potential habitatsforseveral species of southernNJ reptiles including, butnot limited to, the NorthernPine snake and the Pine
Barrens Tree Frog.
Marked seasonal appearancesof variousfrog species visually and audibly.
Analyzed vernal pond hydrology fluctuationsusing GPS mapping and recorded water quality parameters twice weekly.
Entered data into supersetdata records
Community Service
New Jersey Nature Non Profit November 2011 – Present
Assists withtransporting, housing, and nursing injured wild animals and neglected domestic animals bothmarine and terrestrial.
Provides educationabout the nature of animals to attendees of all ages atevents and shows.
Waves for Water June 2014
Provided methods of cleanwater and filtrationto villages inPopoyo, Nicaragua whose residentsstruggle to obtaincleandrinking water.
Duties included digging freshwater wells and assembling filters as well as educating villagers about use and maintenance of the wells.
Skills
Field Techniques:
Analyzing water quality parameters using YSI instruments
Field mapping using GPS
Terrestrial and marine species identification
Mass data recording and system entry
PADI openwater SCUBA certified
Computer:
Statistical Analysis System (SAS) - Advanced
Microsoft Excel – Proficient
References furnished upon request