1. Jessica Smith
627 7th Ave N Apt 4
St. Petersburg, FL
P: (813) 469-4003
E: jnicolesmith@icloud.com
Education
UniversityofSouthFloridaSt. Petersburg
Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology,May 2014
St. Petersburg, Florida
ClearwaterChristianCollege
Biology Education major, August 2009- May 2010
Clearwater, Florida
Research
IndependentUndergraduateResearch:DepartmentofBiologicalSciences,Universityof
SouthFloridaSt. Petersburg,2013:
Research Advisor: Dr. Heather Judkins
Field study on seagrass ecology
Investigated the impact of abiotic factorsand certain characteristics of the seagrass bed on
the macrofauna species richness
FloridaInstituteof Oceanography(FIO)fieldresearchtrip:
Trip around the state of Florida to explore many different ecosystems.
Participated in many field research-sampling methods including the following:seine
netting, cast netting, water quality testing, sediment coring, detritus collectionand microbe
analysis, and Visual Reef Census (VRC).
A cruise on R/V Weather Bird II allowed for sample collectionwith bongo nets, Neuston
nets, Capetown dredge, Otter trawl, and CTD (conductivity,temperature, and depth). All of
these samples were analyzed in the laboratory; samples were identified down to lowest
taxonomic group.
Publication
Smith, J. N. and H. Judkins. A comparison of species richness in seagrass beds along Florida
coastlines. AmericanJournalof UndergraduateResearch,under review.
Work
Volunteer -FloridaFishandWildlifeConservationCommission-MarineMammal
PathobiologyLaboratory
January 2014 - Present
Conducting field and laboratory necropsies on manatees and cetaceans
Assisting in salvage and recovery of manatee carcasses
Assisting in manatee rescue and transport operations
Assisting with monitoring reported distressed marine mammals
Cleaning and care for osteological specimens
Sample collection
Archive management
Data Entry
Equipment maintenance
2. Jessica Smith
ScaleHouseServiceSpecialist-PinellasCountySolidWaste
March 2015- Present
Customer service
Data processing
Cash handling
Hazardous waste identification
Telecommunications
Records management
Softwaretroubleshooting
Supervisor -LuckyBrand
May 2012- March 2015
Interviewing potential associates
Training and coachingassociates
Operational responsibilities
Cash handling
Customer service
Tutor- ClearwaterIntermediateSchool
August 2009-May 2010
Middle schoollevel math tutor
Volunteer -Foxand FriendsAnimal Hospital
May 2010- August 2010
Maintained veterinary equipment and animal kennels
Assisted withsurgery
Volunteer -First BaptistChurch
January 2002- August 2009
Teacher’s assistant 3-8th grade
Certifications
Open water SCUBA dive
Cetacean Stranding Level 1 and 2
Skills
Communication:Ilisten attentively and express ideas well and concisely,both orally and in
writing.
Planningandorganization:Iam highly organized, self-motivated, and take initiative. I promptly
reach my goals while staying attentive todetail.
Basiclaboratoryskills:Throughmy time working in laboratory settings I have acquired skills
using spectrophotometers, microscopes, autoclaves, pH scales, and weighing scales; pipetting
fluids; and performing assays.
Interpersonal:Iam capable of working independently but I also functionwell as a member of a
team, especially in stressful situations where everyone is depending on me. I have a positive
attitude and am supportive and motivating. I am accepting of constructivecriticism and highly
adaptable for whatevertask is at hand. I have a very strong workethic, am enthusiastic, self-
confident and resourceful.
Leadership:Throughmultiple years of coaching athletics, volunteering in classroom settings, being
on an executive panel for twouniversity clubs, and working as a direct supervisor I have learned
and continue to utilize many leadership skills to motivate and support my peers and subordinates.
I also have developed excellent customer serviceskills from multiple years working in retail.
3. Jessica Smith
Extracurricular Activities
UniversityofSouthFloridaSt. Petersburg
Fishing Conservationists Club – Vicepresident
Computational Biology Club- Treasurer
Student Environmental Awareness Society (SEAS)-Member
Clearwater ChristianCollege
Lambda Chi Delta- President
References
Andy Garrett
Marine Mammal
Pathobiology Lab
3700 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-2904
Andy.Garrett@MyFWC.com
Dr. Ester Quintana
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg
140 7th Ave South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 873-4156
equintan@mail.usf.edu
Anna Panike
Marine Mammal Pathobiology
Lab
3700 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Ph: 727-893-2904
Anna.Panike@MyFWC.com
