Skype: jijigrl

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jiansmith/
JIAN SMITH
(609) 731-7866
Jian.smith@gmail.com

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MARINE SCIENTIST/CONSERVATIONIST
Leadership | Adaptability | Creativity
Adaptable, creative, committed and enthusiastic entry level Marine Scientist and Conservationist with over
five years of research experience. Skilled in communication and hands-on research. Goal oriented,
efficient and a fast learner. Looking to enter the fields of Marine Science, Marine Conservation and
Management and to inform policies and procedures that will promote worldwide biodiversity education
and conservation. Offering a fresh perspective, youthful energy and passion to an organization that is
looking for someone to join their team. Willing to relocate for the right position.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Witten & Verbal Communication Problem Solving & Teamwork Field & Lab Research
Planning, Organization & Logistics Leadership & Team Building Public Speaking & Presentation
Computers & Technology Teaching & Training Initiative & Self-Management
Correspondence & Fundraising Social Media/Networking Adaptability & Creativity
MS Office & Databases Research & Experiment Design Data Analysis & Databases
Bilingual: English/Spanish Time Management Statistical Analyses & GIS
International Travel & Cross-
Cultural Relations
Consultation, Negotiation &
Mediation
Performance & Productivity
Improvement

FIELD & RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
[Coastal Alabama Restoration] [The Nature Conservancy, AL]
Coastal restoration projects: oyster reefs, living shorelines, marsh planting, monitoring
accretion, recruitment, vegetation growth
GIS data analysis and mapping, GPS data collection standardization
Microsoft Access database construction, office organization
Jun. Aug. 14
[Introduction to GIS for Postgraduates] [Macquarie University]
ArcGIS projects, data collection, geographic analyses
Feb. Jun. 14
[Biodiversity Conservation] [Macquarie University]
Conservation planning, prioritization, analysis of current conservation practices and
legislation, conservation statistics and measurements
Feb. Jun. 14
[Environmental Measurement & Analysis] [Macquarie University]
Group mediation and leadership, verbal and written communication of findings
Data collection and analysis, stakeholder interviews and public surveys
Apr. 13
[Coastal Management] [Macquarie University]
Coastal-zone management planning, preservation of natural resources, current policy
and legislation (international and Australian)
Jul. Dec. 12
[Tropical Octopus Research] [Alaska Pacific University]
Conceived of and carried out logistics (including funding, lodging, transportation, etc.)
for a field research trip to the Florida Keys to contribute to AK octopus database
Jan. 11
[Search For The Giant Pacific Octopus] [Alaska Pacific University]
International research project: correspondence & networking with volunteers &
professionals, data collection & analysis, and written and oral presentation of findings
Creating and managing objectives, flexibility, time organization
Jun. 10 Apr. 11
Skype: jijigrl
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jiansmith/
JIAN SMITH
(609) 731-7866
Jian.smith@gmail.com

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[Research Assistant] [Alaska Pacific University]
Database construction and repair, data entry, grant applications
Extensive use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Aug. 10 Apr. 11
[Ecology Lab & Field Work] [Turabo University]
Lab & field experiments in forests and coasts of Puerto Rico, in Spanish
Aug. Dec. 09
[Invertebrate Zoology Lab Work] [Alaska Pacific University]
Experiment design, lab research projects, group presentations and dissections
Jan. Apr. 09
[Marine Field Work Intertidal Surveys] [Alaska Pacific University]
Field research in Alaskan intertidal zones, species identification using dichotomous keys,
data collection, participation in ongoing intertidal species census, seawater properties
analysis from boat deck, and individual research project and presentation
Aug. Dec. 08

WORK EXPERIENCE
[COASTAL AL GLOBE INTERN] [The Nature Conservancy] Jun. 14 Aug. 14
[BOOKSELLER] [Barnes & Noble Booksellers] Nov. 13 Feb. 14
& Oct. 11 Jun. 12
[RESEARCH ASST.] [Alaska Pacific University] Aug. 10 Apr. 11
[STUDENT LEADER & TUTOR] [Universidad del Turabo] Aug. Dec. 09
[ASSISTANT IN REGISTRARS OFFICE] [Alaska Pacific University] Jan. Apr. 09
[AQUARIUM TECH.] [Alaska Pacific University] Oct. 07 Apr. 08
[RECEPTIONIST] [National Office of the Bahs of Australia] Feb. Jul. 07
[VOLUNTEER] [Greenacre Bah School] Jun. Sept. 06
[STUDENT TECH.] Lawrence Twp. Media Ctr.] Sept. 04 Jun. 06
[CASHIER] [Treasure Island, Inc.] Nov. 05 Apr. 06
EDUCATION
MSc IN MARINE SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT [Macquarie University] Jul. 12 Jul. 14
BSc IN MARINE BIOLOGY [Alaska Pacific University] Aug. 07 Apr. 11
ACADEMIC AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Macquarie University International Merit Scholarship 2012
Atwood Distinguished Scholarship 2007 - 2011
At-Sea Processors Association research scholarship 2010
Alaska Space Program research grant 2010
President's Forum travel scholarship 2009
Marine Biology Outstanding student award 2009
CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
[Australian Marine Sciences Association] Student Member
[Australian Meteorological & Oceanographic Society] Student Member
[International Marine Animal Trainers Association] Student Member
[Society for Conservation Biology] Student Member
[Society for Ecological Restoration] Student Member
[PADI] Open Water Diver