Education
Oct. 2020 – Present Master of Science (MS) student in Management of Nature, Global Change Ecology and Sustainable Development Goals curriculum, University of Bologna (UniBo) (Italy). MS thesis: Eight years of community structure monitoring through recreational citizen science at the "SS Thistlegorm" wreck (Red Sea). Supervisor: Dr. Erik Caroselli. Expected Graduation: July 4, 2022
Nov. 2019 – Aug. 2020 Associate of Science (AS), Austin Community College (TX, USA). Continuing science education classes with an emphasis on human health
Sep 2013 – May 2017 Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marine Biology with minor in Chemistry, University of Tampa (FL, USA)
Jun 2016 – July 2016 Broad Reach Student Ultimate Predators Course (South Africa). Assisted in data collection of organismal density in the Syafunda private game reserve and planned environmental stewardship opportunities for local communities.
Sept. 2012 – May 2013 Country Day School Graduation (Guanacaste Costa Rica). Attendance to multiple environmental conferences and contribution of teaching curriculum for the community of Ostional during the annual Arribada, an Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) nesting event.
Academic Professional Experience
20 Oct. 2021 Teacher Assistant "Management of Ecosystem Resources and Services" Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences (BiGeA), UniBo (Italy). Professor: Dr. Erik Caroselli. Group leader on field excursions for marine biodiversity data collection in Monterosso al Mare, Italy
Sept. 2016 – May 2017 Research Assistant University of Tampa (Tampa FL, USA), Supervisor: Dr. Mason Meers
- Assisted in data collection for geometric morphometric analysis of skull morphology differences among parent and invasive populations of the West Nile River Monitor
- Created 3-dimensional models of skulls with micro-computed tomography scans using Amira software
- Landmarked 16 selected skull features of the 3D models, measured the distance of each landmark to all other landmarks, and ran statistical analyses within and between each population to determine a morphological change.
Relevant Professional Experience
June 2018 – Nov. 2018 Dive Master and Conservation Intern IndoOcean Project (Nusa Penida, Indonesia)
- Collected data on predatory indicator fish species through roving surveys and Baited Remote Under Water Videos
- Database Management
- Collected mangrove propagules (seeds) from the surrounding islands to plant and foster within the mangrove nursery for reintroduction of the vital habitat on Nusa Penida
- Performed boat scheduling, logistics coordination, guest completion of mandatory paperwork
- Organized and assisted in community outreach programs including beach clean-up events and local environmental school talks
May 2015-Dec. 2016 Animal Husbandry/Education and Public Programs Assistant Florida Aquarium (Tampa FL, USA)
- Planned and prepared weekly diet for the 30 resident mammals
- Cleaned aviary and wetlands exhibits
- Responsible for feeding various fish and birds within the aquarium
- Touch tank supervisor, provided safety and knowledge to the guests and organisms through monitoring and physical engagement
- Served as Organismal Advisor to the public through question-and-answer sessions with visitors
Other Qualifications
2018 Master Scuba Diver Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). 2018 Stress and Rescue Diver Scuba Schools International (SSI). 2018 Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI. 2018 Project Aware Manta Ray Conservation, PADI. 2018 Deep Diver Specialty, PADI. 2012 Open Water Diver, PADI. Driving License, issuing state: Texas, USA
Other Professional Experience
Jan. 2019 – Nov. 2019 Assistant General Manager/Waitress Cielo Bistro Mexico (Austin TX, USA)
- Assistant General Manager
- Responsible for employee scheduling, inventory maintenance, Texas Food Establishment Rules enforcement in accordance with the Department of Health, and operational opening/closing restaurant
- Participated in interviews, hiring decisions, terminations
- Processed payroll
- Ensured customer satisfaction with attentiveness and hands-on approach
- Waitress
- Responsible for the execution and presentation of correct food orders, special requests, all payment transactions, and ultimately guest satisfaction
- Responsible for order and cleanliness of stations within the front-of-house and having a thorough knowledge of food and drink lists
- Exercised my communication, time-management, and organizational skills
July 2017 – May 2018 Ranch Hand Idylwood Stables (Austin TX, USA)
- Responsible for general maintenance and caretaking of all 50 horses on property
- Dewormed, performed wound care, administered medicine, rotated horses in pasture, cleaned and maintained stalls, prepared, and maintained feed for specific dietary needs of each horse
- Trained and worked three to five horses a day to ensure fitness and reduce habit-forming behaviors
- Taught adult and child riding lessons
Articles in Impact Factor Journals
Lee C, Caroselli E, Toffolo MM, Mancuso A, Marchini C, Meschini M, Goffredo S (2022) Eight years of community structure monitoring at the "SS Thistlegorm" wreck (Red Sea) PLoS ONE, submitted.
Participation and Organization of Underwater Scientific Missions
3, 21 Aug. 2018 Expedition Leader Nusa Penida, Bali (Indonesia) Real time data collection on predatory indicator fish species and environmental parameters
15 Aug. 2018 Assembly Supervisor Nusa Penida, Bali (Indonesia) Led the assembly of bated remote underwater video surveillance apparatus for the purpose of minimal human influence on data collection of predatory indicator fish species and environmental parameters
2,9,30 Sept. 2018 Expedition Leader Nusa Penida, Bali (Indonesia) Real time data collection on predatory indicator fish species and environmental parameters
18 Sept. 2018 Assembly Supervisor Nusa Penida, Bali (Indonesia) Led the assembly of bated remote underwater video surveillance apparatus for the purpose of minimal human influence on data collection of predatory indicator fish species and environmental parameters
5, 22, 25 Oct. 2018 Expedition Leader Nusa Penida, Bali (Indonesia) Real time data collection on predatory indicator fish species and environmental parameters
13 Oct. 2018 Assembly Supervisor Nusa Penida, Bali (Indonesia) Led the assembly of bated remote underwater video surveillance apparatus for the purpose of minimal human influence on data collection of predatory indicator fish species and environmental parameters
Active Participation to International Conferences
1) L Chloe, Caroselli E, Toffolo MM, Mancuso A, Marchini C, Meschini M, Goffredo S (2022) Eight years of community structure monitoring through recreational citizen science at the "SS Thistlegorm" wreck (Red Sea). 15th International Coral Reefs Symposium (ICRS). Bremen Virtual, 3-8 July.
Public Engagement Activities
25-27 Feb. 2022 European Dive Show (EuDi), Bologna (Italy). Presentation of the projects within the Marine Science Group.
Membership in Academic Committees
Sept. 2014 – May 2015 Student Government Liaison University of Tampa Equestrian Team (Tampa FL, USA)
Sept. 2015 – May 2016 Fundraising Chair University of Tampa Equestrian Team (Tampa FL, USA)
Sept. 2016 – May 2017 Points and Show Coordinator University of Tampa (Tampa FL, USA)
Skills and Attributes
IT Skills:
- R (statistical analysis)
- Statistical analysis (JMP)
- Primer-e (statistical analysis)
- Amera (3D modeling)
- Photoshop
- Microsoft Office suite
- CLC sequence viewer (genetic sequencing)
Extracurricular Activities:
- Scuba diving
- Cycling
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Hiking
- Climbing
