Nicholas Alexander Carney Tucker

Nikolai414@aol.com 23464 S. Kingston Rd.

(360) 525-5697 Kingston, WA 98346

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EDUCATION

Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK

B. S. in Marine Biology, December 2014; Total GPA 3.61/4.00

Coursework included Survey of Marine Biology, Ecology, Animal Behavior, Ecological Physiology of Marine

Organisms, Environmental Ethics, Calculus (I-III), and Applied Statistics for Environmental Science.

Hughes Scholars BioBridge Program at University of California, San Diego San Diego, CA

Applied biological research (stem cells) culminating in a mock senate hearing for thesis defense. August 2009

Coursework included applied and theoretical research for the efficacy of stem cell use.

EXPERIENCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Gulf of Alaska, AK

Acoustic Technician: Collaborative Large Whale Survey (CLaWS) in the Northeast Pacific August 2015

Modified and reprogramed sonobuoys for deployment, whilst on the NOAA ship, Reuben Laskar.

Passively reviewed live acoustic data (ISHMAEL) transmitted from deployed sonobuoys and recorded

significant information and identifiable whale species.

Directed visual crew to certain locations by using whale calls and DiFar cross-fixing.

Transcribed written information in the log book to excel spreadsheet for statistical analysis.

National Marine Mammal Laboratory Seattle, WA

Lab Technician and Intern January 2015 – Present

Disassembled, cleaned, inspected, and properly stored AURALs from previous field projects.

Maintained and cleaned lab space on a weekly basis.

Used MatLab to assess presence of fin whale calls in the Chukchi Sea near Pt. Hope, Alaska. After initial

analysis, reviewed the PNGs that had fin whale calls for a larger study: Chukchi Acoustics, Oceanography,

and Zooplankton Study.

Fisheries, Aquatic Science and Technology Laboratory Anchorage, AK

Lab Technician August 2012 – December 2014

Coordinated labs between the fisheries science lab and marine mammal lab at Alaska Pacific University.

Contributed to master’s students theses when needed.

Ordered beetles, assembled an enclosure and used beetle cultures to strip flesh off of fish skeletons.

Constructed and used flume tanks to demonstrate trawl net efficiency.

Alaska Department of Fish and Game Ninilchik, AK

Field Technician: Razor Clam Survey April 2012

Sieved for razor clams while avoiding the tide. Once clams were found, they were sized and aged and

recorded. Also recorded depth of sediment, type of sediment, other clams or invertebrates found, and if able

GPS location.

Winded, unwound, and hauled hoses. Renewed torn nets. Operated seawater pumps and the tool used to

liquefy the sediment.

EMPLOYMENT

PetCo Poulsbo, WA

Aquatic Specialist November 2015 - Present

Organized fish orders, practical care of fish.

Feeding, cleaning, diagnosis of illness.

Teaching the customers proper fish care.

Dog Trainer July 10, 2015 - Present

Organized dog training calendars.

Discuss alternate training methods, hold one hour classes for six weeks.

Sell classes to customers.

Sales Associate February 10, 2015 – Present

Constant customer service skills.

Working a register.

Providing animal care information, cleaning animal cages, enriching companion animals.

Fisheries, Aquatic Science and Technology Laboratory Anchorage, AK

Lab Technician May 2014 – December 2014

Contracted through the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Kodiak.

Analyzed stills of the sea floor off Kodiak Island, AK.

Included counting scallops, sizing scallops, counting invertebrates and other fishes found.

Once completed, the result was a species identification booklet, accessible in Microsoft Excel.

Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK

Desk Attendant July 2014 – December 2014

Answer phone calls and questions from students.

Help with computer software installation.

Liaison between the IT department and the computer lab.

Driver August 2014 – December 2014

Driving for the environmental science department, range of driving was as far south as Seward, as far north as

the Copper River area.

Vending and Recycling April 2014 – August 2014

Collect money from vending machines and restock them.

Collect recyclables from academic and residential buildings.

Took recyclables to the recycling plant.

Kitchen Staff January 2014 – August 2014

Preparing the food and setting up the café line.

Cleaning the dining hall and washing the dishes.

Working the farmer’s market and the cash register.

Admissions and Registrar’s Office Assistant September 2011- December 2012

Filing student information.

Copying, faxing, answering the phone, and other secretarial duties.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

North Kitsap Babe Ruth Baseball League Kitsap County, WA

Assistant Coach Spring 2015 – Summer 2015

Coached youths, ages 13 – 15, in baseball. This involved batting practice, running skills, throwing

fundamentals and having sportsman like conduct.

Conducted the cardio section of the practice as well

Murdock Science Council Research Conference Vancouver, WA

Oral Presentation November 13 and 14, 2015

Gave a presentation on my graduation thesis: Associations between sea whips and basket stars.

Had to last for at least 15 minutes, and had to successfully answer question by the audience.

Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK

Resident Assistant Fall 2012 – August 2014

Coordinated events for student activities.

Went on rounds, had on call shifts lasting for up to two weeks at a time.

Dealt with infraction by residents.

Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK

President of Creature Club Fall 2012 - Spring 2013

Founded and presided over a club dedicated to the education and conservation of animals.

Coordinated with Dean of Students and student government to get funding for field trips, informational

meetings, and other paraphernalia.

Coordinated with local (in Anchorage) zoos, aquariums, and rehabilitation centers to collaborate with the

club.

SKILLS__________________________________________________________________________________________

Computer:

Microsoft Office Suite Programs, DIDSON Image Processor, R Statistical Analysis Software, MatLab, and

ISHMAEL

Touch Typist 60+ WPM.

Communication

Public Speaking (many years of theater and other relevant presentations).

Fluent in: English and Spanish. Conversationally Fluent in: American Sign Language, French, and Italian.

Qualifications:

CPR certified

PADI open water and dry-suit diver certified

Food- handlers license

Dog Training Certified (PETCO)

Aquatic Specialist Certified (PETCO)

References are available upon request.