Nicholas Dawson
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33801
npdawson@gmail.com
240-498-8119
Objective
I am seeking a position with your company that will allow me to gain significant experience related to Marine Biology, whereby I
am able to make a marked contribution as a member of the team; and will also allow me to pursue a graduate degree in Marine
Biology utilizing my experience and interest in shark and marine invertebrate ecology research. I have the ability to work
independently or within a team and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Education
Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL
Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology Spring 2015
Related Experience
Research Ecology - Fall Semester 2014
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Investigated the parasitic fauna of the Atlantic sharpnose shark by dissecting captured animals and examining
organs and tissues using light microscopy
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Preserved parasites using trichrome stain for future identification and analysis
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Collected a sample size of 30 sharks to conduct the study
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Captured sharks in the Gulf of Mexico to analyzed stomach contents; investigate diets; collected DNA of any unknown
species for future identification
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Collected DNA samples from fins and tissue samples from dorsal musculature for potential future
toxicological and genetics studies
Research Assistant – Fall Semester 2014
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Worked collaborative with a team in conducting a spatial study on various shark and ray species in Cockroach Bay
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Set and hauled gillnets and block rigs to capture sharks and rays
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Processed captured animals which included measurements; muscle and tissue sample collection; non-lethal stomach
content collected through stomach eversions
Internship – Summer Semester 2014
University of Maryland Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology
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Researched diet and gut microbial species of the Atlantic Menhaden
Learned PCR techniques and bioinformatics
Introduction into DNA barcoding
Submitted research paper and an oral presentation to Florida Southern College Department of Marine Biology
Work Experience
TJ Maxx (summer) 2014
Customer Service Coordinator
Intramural Referee 2013 – Present
Referee sporting activities for Florida Southern College intramural teams
Achievements
Pi Kappa Alpha Spring 2013 - Present
Risk Awareness Chairperson
Honor - The National Society of High School Scholars Spring 2011
Spain Study Abroad (Spring Semester 2014) Advanced Spanish Language Class