Cassidy Coker CV
Curriculum Vitae
Cassidy Coker
-9834 Lorraine Ridge Trail, El Cajon, CA. 92021
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OBJECTIVE:
Obtain a position to further my knowledge in the fields of marine biology as well as gain experience as an aquarist. In addition I want to learn how to perform proper research, fish husbandry, and maintain exhibits. Finally I want to perform research and teach the community about the marine wildlife that is in their backyard.
EDUCATION:
• Colorado State University, Fort Collins (September 2014- June 2015)
Zoology Major and Business Minor; GPA: 3.0
• Cuyamaca and Grossmont College (August 2015- June 2017)
Biology Major as a transfer; GPA 3.0
• University of California, Santa Cruz (September 2017- present) (projected graduation date June 2019)
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major; GPA 3.23
STRENGTHS:
• An enthusiastic and hard working university student determined to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California Santa Cruz and embark upon a career Veterinary Medicine and Research
• Reliable, trustworthy, numerate and meticulous
• Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team and can deal with administrative duties competently
• Experience with research, working in the field, and data collection, as well as night time diving and research collection (37 scientific dives)
• AAUS accredited research diver with Nitrox certification, CPR, First Aid, O2 certified
• 66 logged dives at various locations/ ecosystems (Northern California, Mediterranean Sea, & Bahamas)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Proficient in public speaking/ presentations about animals and their natural environments
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
• Tank Cleaning for UCSC (May 2018- present)
Tank cleaning for UCSC’s dolphin tanks which provides experience for the upkeep of aquariums. This is done weekly at UCSC’s Coastal Campus on a volunteer basis. I have completed 8 aquarium dives at UCSC. Also completed basic feeding sessions after completing tank cleanings with trainers.
• Joan Embery’s Pillsbury Ranch (August 2010- present)
Volunteering for 3 years and working for her for 6 years, feeding and making diets daily, keeping daily records/ veterinary records for state and government permits, cleaning enclosures, speaking to the public about conservation of species and habitat conservation, as well as training animals for conservation shows she does for both private institutions as well as the San Diego Zoo
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
• Foraging Behavior and Distribution Study of Urchin (September 2018)
Produced a research paper on the distribution and foraging behavior of A. lixula and P. lividus in STARESO Research Center harbor (Corsica, France)
• Lace lichen, Mistletoe, and Intertidal Distribution Studies (January-March 2019)
Small independent research projects at various University of California reserve systems for an Introduction to Research course
• Undergraduate research for immersive field course California Ecology and Conservation (April-May 2019)
Currently conducting independent research projects at different University of California reserve systems specific to each reserve ecosystem
SKILLS:
• Monterey Bay Aquarium Open Water Tank Dive (2018)
I have also been on a dive in the Monterey Bay Aquarium open water tank 5-25-2018 to do species count, observation, as well as familiarize us as scientific divers what tank diving with a glass viewing wall
• Tank Cleaning for UCSC (May 2018- present)
Tank cleaning for UCSC’s dolphin tanks which provides experience for the upkeep of aquariums. This is done weekly at UCSC’s Coastal Campus on a volunteer basis. I have completed 8 aquarium dives at UCSC.
• AAUS Scientific Diver (2018-present)
Research diver with Nitrox certification, CPR, First Aid, O2 certified, with 63 logged dives at various locations/ ecosystems
• Reef Check Certified (2017-present)
Certified for Reef Check California during Scientific Diving Training
• CITI Group C: Non Biomedical-Research & Wildlife Research Certification (April 2018- present)
Certification completed for small mammal research for immersive field course California Ecology and Conservation
• Salisbury Farms Volunteer (2012)
Helped at risk children and children with autism spectrum disorders complete therapy sessions through the use of horses and horseback riding
Curriculum Vitae
Cassidy Coker
-9834 Lorraine Ridge Trail, El Cajon, CA. 92021
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OBJECTIVE:
Obtain a position to further my knowledge in the fields of marine biology as well as gain experience as an aquarist. In addition I want to learn how to perform proper research, fish husbandry, and maintain exhibits. Finally I want to perform research and teach the community about the marine wildlife that is in their backyard.
EDUCATION:
• Colorado State University, Fort Collins (September 2014- June 2015)
Zoology Major and Business Minor; GPA: 3.0
• Cuyamaca and Grossmont College (August 2015- June 2017)
Biology Major as a transfer; GPA 3.0
• University of California, Santa Cruz (September 2017- present) (projected graduation date June 2019)
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major; GPA 3.23
STRENGTHS:
• An enthusiastic and hard working university student determined to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California Santa Cruz and embark upon a career Veterinary Medicine and Research
• Reliable, trustworthy, numerate and meticulous
• Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team and can deal with administrative duties competently
• Experience with research, working in the field, and data collection, as well as night time diving and research collection (37 scientific dives)
• AAUS accredited research diver with Nitrox certification, CPR, First Aid, O2 certified
• 66 logged dives at various locations/ ecosystems (Northern California, Mediterranean Sea, & Bahamas)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Proficient in public speaking/ presentations about animals and their natural environments
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
• Tank Cleaning for UCSC (May 2018- present)
Tank cleaning for UCSC’s dolphin tanks which provides experience for the upkeep of aquariums. This is done weekly at UCSC’s Coastal Campus on a volunteer basis. I have completed 8 aquarium dives at UCSC. Also completed basic feeding sessions after completing tank cleanings with trainers.
• Joan Embery’s Pillsbury Ranch (August 2010- present)
Volunteering for 3 years and working for her for 6 years, feeding and making diets daily, keeping daily records/ veterinary records for state and government permits, cleaning enclosures, speaking to the public about conservation of species and habitat conservation, as well as training animals for conservation shows she does for both private institutions as well as the San Diego Zoo
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
• Foraging Behavior and Distribution Study of Urchin (September 2018)
Produced a research paper on the distribution and foraging behavior of A. lixula and P. lividus in STARESO Research Center harbor (Corsica, France)
• Lace lichen, Mistletoe, and Intertidal Distribution Studies (January-March 2019)
Small independent research projects at various University of California reserve systems for an Introduction to Research course
• Undergraduate research for immersive field course California Ecology and Conservation (April-May 2019)
Currently conducting independent research projects at different University of California reserve systems specific to each reserve ecosystem
SKILLS:
• Monterey Bay Aquarium Open Water Tank Dive (2018)
I have also been on a dive in the Monterey Bay Aquarium open water tank 5-25-2018 to do species count, observation, as well as familiarize us as scientific divers what tank diving with a glass viewing wall
• Tank Cleaning for UCSC (May 2018- present)
Tank cleaning for UCSC’s dolphin tanks which provides experience for the upkeep of aquariums. This is done weekly at UCSC’s Coastal Campus on a volunteer basis. I have completed 8 aquarium dives at UCSC.
• AAUS Scientific Diver (2018-present)
Research diver with Nitrox certification, CPR, First Aid, O2 certified, with 63 logged dives at various locations/ ecosystems
• Reef Check Certified (2017-present)
Certified for Reef Check California during Scientific Diving Training
• CITI Group C: Non Biomedical-Research & Wildlife Research Certification (April 2018- present)
Certification completed for small mammal research for immersive field course California Ecology and Conservation
• Salisbury Farms Volunteer (2012)
Helped at risk children and children with autism spectrum disorders complete therapy sessions through the use of horses and horseback riding