1. Curriculum Vitae
Nicholas
Brunetti
2405
Whitney
Ave,
Apt
206
Hamden
Ct,
06518
201-­‐956-­‐0068
NBrun1@unh.newhaven.edu
EDUCATION
M.S.,
University
of
New
Haven
March
2014
Environmental
Science
B.S.,
University
of
New
Haven
May,
2012
Graduated
Cum
Laude
Major
in
Marine
Biology,
Minor
in
Chemistry
RELEVENT
EMPLOYMENT
Yale-­‐New
Haven
Hospital
–
Microbiology
Laboratory
March
2012
–
Present
Laboratory
Associate
•
Handling
and
processing
specimens
to
include:
specimen
accessioning,
rapid/antigen
testing,
and
plating
•
Accurately
log
specimens
into
the
laboratory
computer
system
and
preps
specimen
for
further
testing
•
Provide
a
variety
of
clerical
functions
to
include:
filing,
faxing
and
data
entry/retrieval
•
PCR,
Molecular
testing,
Sterility
Testing
•
Processing
of
Bacteriological,
Fungal,
Viral,
and
Mycobacterial
samples
University
of
New
Haven
Sept
2012-­‐
March
2014
Graduate
Assistant
to
Dr.
Carmela
Cuomo
•Creation
and
daily
maintenance
of
an
array
of
aquatic
research
systems
•Keep
stock,
and
prepare
solutions,
and
for
chemical
analysis.
•Supervision
of
undergraduate
student
workers
•Support
departmental
processes
related
student
recruitment
including
contacting
prospective
students,
creation
of
marketing
materials,
peer
advising/mentoring,
conducting
campus
tours
and
orientation
activities,
and
delivery
of
presentations
•Assist
faculty
members
with
a
research
projects;
engage
in
literature
searches
Schooner
Inc,
New
Haven,
CT
(seasonal/per
diem)
Jun
2009-­‐
Aug
2012
Senior
Camp
Counselor
Marine
Science
Educator
•
Teach
science
lessons
and
activities
with
marine
science
themes
•
Implements
planned
activities
and
crafts
with
student
groups
•
Maintains
classroom
schedules
and
structure,
including
utilizing
appropriate
class
management
strategies
•
Help
to
provide
a
secure,
safe
environment
for
campers
with
a
supportive
atmosphere
•
Complete
written
reports
(incident
reports,
discipline
logs,
etc.)
in
a
timely
manner

2. Curriculum Vitae
Nicholas
Brunetti
Department
of
Environmental
Protection
Spring
Semester
2011
Office
of
Long
Island
Sound
Programs
Unpaid
Internship
•
Complete
written
reports
on
various
OLSP
projects
•
Clerical
work
and
general
office
work
•
Grant
work
and
financial
accountability
on
Clean
Harbors
and
Clean
Boating
initiatives
•
Data
entry,
form
creation
and
spreadsheet
analysis
RESEARCH
Graduate
Research
Project
Fall
2012
“Behavioral
Effects
of
Crowding
on
Limulus
polyphemus
juveniles”
This
study
is
currently
examining
behaviors
of
Atlantic
horseshoe
crabs
under
different
stocking
densities.
Senior
Research
Project,
University
of
New
Haven
2011-­‐2012
“Observational
Invasion
of
Maritime
Sites
of
Long
Island
Sound
by
the
Invasive
Tunicate
Styela
clava”
This
study
determined
the
geographic
range
of
the
invasive
tunicate
Styela
clava
in
Long
Island
Sound,
focusing
on
marinas
and
commercially
used
maritime
sites.
University
of
New
Haven
Summer
Undergraduate
Research
Fellow
June
2010
“Thermal
Tolerance
of
the
Larvae
of
the
Invasive
Tunicate
Styela
clava”
This
study
examined
the
survivability
of
larval/juvenile
invasive
tunicates
under
varied
temperature
stress.
PRESENTATIONS,
POSTERS,
ABSTRACTS
Brunetti,
N.
and
C.
Cuomo.
2013.
“Distribution
of
the
Invasive
Tunicate
Styela
clava
in
Long
Island
Sound,
New
England,
USA”
BioInvasions
Records
(2014)
Volume
3,
Issue
1:
13-­‐19
Brunetti,
N.
and
C.
Cuomo.
2010.
“Thermal
Tolerance
of
the
Larvae
of
the
Invasive
Tunicate
Styela
clava”.
Long
Island
Sound
Biennial
Research
Conference,
University
of
Connecticut,
Stamford
CT,
29
October.
Presentation,
Abstract
Brunetti,
N.
and
C.
Cuomo.
2010.
“Thermal
Tolerance
of
the
Larvae
of
the
Invasive
Tunicate
Styela
clava”.
2010
Summer
Undergraduate
Research
Fellowship
Poster
Session,
University
of
New
Haven,
West
Haven,
CT,
17
September.
Poster.
AWARDS,
CERTIFICATIONS
&
LICENSES
ASCP
M
–
Technologist
in
Microbiology:
Certification
#6099
Connecticut
Boating
License
Geographical
Information
Systems
Certificate
–
University
of
New
Haven
PADI
Scuba:
Open
Water,
Advanced,
Nitrox
State
Exam
Environmental
Analyst
1
–
Connecticut
State
Exam
Microbiology
1
-­‐
Connecticut
The
Herbert
F.
Wright
Biology
and
Environmental
Science
Award
2012

3. Curriculum Vitae
Nicholas
Brunetti
REFERENCES
Dr.
Carmela
Cuomo
Associate
Professor
Director,
Marine
Biology
Program
Department
of
Biology
&
Environmental
Science
University
of
New
Haven
300
Boston
Post
Road
West
Haven,
CT
06516
203-­‐931-­‐6097
ccuomo@newhaven.edu
Jacqueline
Nadeau
Microbiology
Laboratory
Manager
Lab
Medicine
Yale-­‐New
Haven
Hospital
203-­‐688-­‐6825
jaqueline.nadeau@ynhh.org
Jennifer
Passaretti
Laboratory
Manager
University
of
New
Haven
203-­‐479-­‐4557
JPassaretti@newhaven.edu
Dr.
John
T.
Kelly
Assistant
Professor
of
Marine
Biology
Department
of
Biology
&
Environmental
Science
University
of
New
Haven
300
Boston
Post
Road
203-­‐479-­‐4822
jkelly@newhaven.edu
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References
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