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Justin Eddings

• Experience Level: 5 Years
• Location: Huntington, NY
• Last Updated: September 5, 2012

Experience

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, CA Master of Science, fall, 2012

Major: Geographic Information Systems and Technology

Relevant Courses: Field Techniques; Concepts for Spatial Thinking; Remote Sensing; Spatial Databases; Spatial Analysis and Modeling; WebGIS

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, New London, CT Bachelor of Arts, spring, 2007

Major: Biology (Concentration in Marine Biology)

Minor: Mathematics

Relevant Courses: Marine Mammal Studies; Animal Behavior; Marine Ecology; Comparative Animal Physiology; Tropical Biology; Invertebrate Biology; Organism Biology; Marine Pollution; Genetics; Environmental Studies as a Natural Science

CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

NYSDEC Wildlife Rehabilitator, Class I • Member: OCEANA (2010 to Present) • Eagle Scout •

USCG Fisherman Basic Safety Training

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, Suffolk County, NY

Stormwater Technician May, 2008 – Present

• Survey, monitor, and sample outfalls draining to New York State waters by land, boat, or kayak

• Document outfalls using GIS field devices, digital photography, and field survey datasheets

• Manage field data; collect water samples in varying weather conditions; run samples in a sterile lab

• Import field data into Access and spatial databases; create metadata

• Project uploaded and imported data in ArcGIS 9.3.1/10.0; apply analysis tools when needed

• Label public storm drains with the phrase “No Dumping, Drains to Bay”

• Construct a GIS habitat suitability model for eelgrass restoration in Long Island Sound

• Educate and assist coworkers in use of ArcGIS 9.3/10.0 applications and tools

• Present progressive and completed reports before town executives and project funding partners

The Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk, CT

Part Time Educator November, 2007 – November, 2008

• Educated groups of all ages in marine science and environmental conservation

• Fed marine animals used in education; participated in aquarium outreach programs

• Operated live remote camera over Long Island Sound for annual seal census

• Worked with crew on Research Vessel Oceanic in sampling on public cruises

• Recorded data on vessel; communicated clearly with public, crew, and captain

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, Suffolk County, NY

Hatchery & Research Assistant November, 2007 – May, 2008

• Grew algae in a sterile laboratory; Fed shellfish for research study

• Built holding tanks; assisted in transportation of shellfish to aquatic ecosystems

• Assisted in plumbing and maintenance of aquatic ecosystems in the hatchery

• Data entry and analysis of summer, 2007 Long Island Sound lobster research

Marine Science Educator October, 2007

• Developed lesson plans for future classes in fishing education and marine science

• Imparted fishing education plans to staff for use in the classroom and outdoors

Head Camp Counselor summers, 2002 - 2005

• Prepared daily age appropriate lessons for children in marine biology

• Led counselors in supervising groups; Provided first aid

• Communicated with parents; answered questions and explained problems

• Created PowerPoint presentation on marine mammals; Presented 14 times (summer, 2005)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access; Statistics package; ArcGIS 9.3.1/10.0; TerraSync; Adobe software;

HTML; CSS; JavaScript; Notepad++; Silverlight; ArcGIS Server 10.1; IDRISI

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Small boat trailering and operation; Digital photography; Experienced kayaking;

Off-road and beach truck operation; Levelogger field data collection; Trimble field devices;

Experience presenting to large groups

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