Kenin Greer has extensive experience in marine biology. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Zoology from Humboldt State University, where he conducted research on algae, invertebrates, and bacteria in tide pools. Greer has worked for the California Department of Fish and Game and NOAA, conducting fisheries sampling and protected species monitoring. He currently works part-time maintaining aquarium systems and as a naturalist on whale watching tours in Hawaii.

1. KENIN GREER
7377 Linda Vista Road #18, San Diego, CA 92111 • (562) 833-9311 • kenin.greer@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biology (Marine Biology Emphasis) & Zoology (double major); Minor in Oceanography
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA December 2005
• HSU Marine Lab: Acquisition & sampling of fish & inverts for lab, research & display
• R/V Coral Sea: Seven research cruises for Mammalogy & Oceanographic Sampling Techniques/Field Studies classes
• Marine Mammal Education and Research Program (MMERP)
RESEARCH
HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
• Aided graduate student with Algal/Marine Invertebrate
inventories & monitoring along Humboldt Coast. Senior
Project.
• Application of the Island Biogeography theory along the
Humboldt Coast in comparison to Betty’s Bay, South
Africa based on variance in some abiotic factors of tide
pools.
• Isolation & characterization of a bacterioplankton
member in Humboldt Bay.
• A bioassay determining the zonation patterns &
functional group abundance of algal & invertebrate
members of the Rocky Intertidal Zone of Humboldt Bay.
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY, SOUTH
AFRICA
• Incidental by-catches & their profound effects on genetic
diversity & geographic patterns of harbour porpoises
(Phocoena phocoena) in the Atlantic Ocean
• Human Survivorship Report & its Demographic
Implications in South Africa
• Determining population structures and their effects on
weight-length relationships of the Cape River Crab
(Potamonautes perlatus) in the Eerste River
• Quantitative, comparative behavioral analysis of Southern
Right Whales (Eubalaena australis), based on the presence
of calves in Hermanus, South Africa
• Ecological assay of rock pools in Betty’s Bay, South
Africa based on possible island biogeographical
parameters and other aboitic factors
• Fynbos vegetative mapping project
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Service Technician/Manager November 2006-Present
Sea Water Visions, Escondido, CA 30-160 hours/month
• Train technicians & vendors on aquarium logistics, biological protocols & routine preventive maintenance
• Facilitated fabrication of 3000 gallon seafood wholesale system & standard seafood store systems distributed worldwide
• Work very flexible part-time schedule (~ 3 days/month) as technician for supplemental income
Server/Bartender/Barback June 2013-November 2014
Fleetwood’s on Front Street, Maui, Hawaii 20-40 hours/week
• Key FOH team player and versatile on-floor and behind-the-bar asset during busy periods and whale seasons
Naturalist/Purser/Dinner Cruise Server June 2013-September 2014
Pacific Whale Foundation, Maui, Hawaii 20 hours/week
• Facilitated non-profit vision of providing conservation, education, research and advocacy of the worlds’ oceans
• Emphasis on local species through whale watches, dolphin watches, snorkels and dinner cruises for 2 whale seasons
Federal Fisheries Biologist August 2011-May 2013
Frank Orth & Associates (Contracted by NOAA) 20 hours/week
• Identification, sampling & data collection of gill net (drift/set) & long line fisheries aboard commercial fishing vessels
• Dock rounds monitoring gear configuration, effort for targeted vessels and arranging mandated coverage quotas
• Protected fisheries/species interactions surveyed included swordfish, white sea bass, halibut, tunas, mammals & sea turtles
• Mammal interaction assessments for CFC seismic surveys off Manhattan Beach pier and Oceanside

2. KENIN GREER
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Scientific Aide-Coastal Pelagic/Highly Migratory Species Team Jan 2011-May 2013
California Department of Fish & Game, Los Alamitos, CA 20 hours/week
• Port sampling of CPS/HMS species including Market squid, Pacific mackerel, Pacific sardine, HMS sharks, tunas & billfish.
• Biological lab processing of market landings including species, sex, maturity & age composition.
• Data management & analysis of biological data & vessel fishery logs into Microsoft Access & CFIS databases
• Also aided in Aerial Sardine Survey and White Sea Bass telemetry projects
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Animal Care Volunteer (Authorized by NMFS) June 2010-June 2012
Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur, San Pedro, CA 18 hours/week
Facilitated protocol including rehabilitation, feeding, cleaning, restraints, releases, filtration, necropsies, medications & outreach
Associate Biologist (Contract) May 2011-August 2011
Chambers Group Incorporated 20 hours/week
Environmental compliance, construction monitoring and nesting bird surveys for Kiewit I-405 expansion
Volunteer Teaching Assistant Jan 2010-May 2011
Department of Marine Sciences, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA 6 hours/week
General Oceanography Lab included running labs, grading, R/V sampling & field trip components.
Volunteer Biologist March 2010-May 2011
Friends of Colorado Lagoon, Long Beach, CA 3 hours/week
Habitat restoration & interpretation for public events
Aquarium Service Technician September 2005-January 2010
Age of Aquariums, Long Beach, CA 40 hours/week
Routine SW/FW maintenance, installations, marketing, training, acquisition of livestock & emergency calls
Aquarium Service Technician December 2007-December 2008
Oceans Apart, Denver, CO 40 hours/week
Design, sales, installations, & routine on-call aquarium service for primarily higher-end aquarium clientele
Internship-California Department of Fish & Game (DFG) Spring 2001
Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, Newport Beach, CA 20 hours/week
Marine research, field work & outreach experience
• Deployed otter trawls & other collection devices for weekly Marine Life Inventory public events
• California Grunion life cycle research & demonstration with outreach emphasis at Earth Day exhibit
TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY
• Oceanographic R/V surveys including biological, chemical & physical characteristics of marine environments
• NAUI certified SCUBA: dives in CA, South Africa, Great Barrier Reef, Mexico & Hawaii
• SOFTWARE: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) including data/database management & analysis
• Use of dichotomous keys & field guides
• EQUIPMENT: GPS systems, various filtration systems, large truck handling, animal care, R/V, SCUBA
• Water quality analysis (aquariums, field & lab)
• Acquisition & processing of specimens for sales, laboratory & field purposes
• Dissection protocol from university lab coursework, DFG & NOAA sampling
• Environmental compliance & biological monitoring/sampling including mammals, turtles, fisheries, nesting birds,
grunion & habitat restoration covered under ESA, MMPA and other environmental mandated acts