1310 E. Cervantes St.

, Pensacola, FL 32501
dnelson31986@gmail.com (920) 737-9084
http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsondanielle1

Danielle M. Nelson
EDUCATION
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Master of Science in Environmental Science

August 2012 December 2013

GPA 3.98/4.0

University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL

Graduate and undergraduate preparatory courses

August 2011 May 2012

Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

Bachelor of Science in Biology (Zoology)
Minors in Environmental Conservation, History

August 2004 May 2009

Supplemental Short Courses:

Introduction to R Programming (U.S. EPA Gulf Ecology Division)
Going Places with Spatial Analysis (ESRI)
Quantitative Biology Workshop (MITx)

January 2015
September 2014 October 2014
July 2014 August 2014

AWARDS, HONORS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
University of West Florida Merit Scholarship ($400)
University of West Florida Dept. of Environmental Studies Distinguished Graduate Student
Northern Michigan University Dept. of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports Senior Service Award
Americorp Education Award Scholarship ($2,865)
Northern Michigan University National Academic Award ($1,000)
Northern Michigan University Merit Scholarship ($3,000)

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate and Graduate Research
Graduate Student Researcher
January 2013 May 2013
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Designed and conducted water quality monitoring and nutrient transport experiment to identify potential
sources of eutrophication in coastal dune lakes in Walton County, FL. Conducted water quality sampling from
shore and canoes, laboratory and field spectrophotometric analyses, and utilized ArcGIS for watershed and
sample mapping. Advisor: Dr. Matthew Schwartz
Results are currently being used by a local engineering firm as the basis for a $500,000 grant application to the
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection for the restoration of natural stream and wetland systems in the
watershed
Graduate Student Researcher
August 2013 December 2013
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Conducted background research and completed a comprehensive literature review on the history of literary
geography and ecocriticism in the United States and the use of these works in modern geographical studies and
conservation movements. Manuscript is currently under final review for publication. Advisor: Dr. John Waldron

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

July 2010 August 2010
Portland State University, Turneffe Island Atoll, Belize
Explored remedies to mangrove forest regeneration challenges through water quality and vegetation monitoring
and in-situ experiments comparing the impacts of wave barriers and nutrient enrichment on mangrove stand
regeneration. Supervisor: Heather Hayden, M.S. Candidate, Portland State University
Undergraduate Student Researcher
September 2008 December 2008
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Researched and prepared literature review and briefing booklet detailing the impacts of climate change on
migratory aquatic organisms, seasonal spawning events, and fisheries. Booklet was co-presented at a public
seminar highlighting undergraduate research. Project Supervisor: Dr. Jill Leonard
Professional and Teaching Experience
Student Services Contractor
June 2014 present
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pensacola, FL
Contributing to scientific literature via background research regarding the development of a Climate Change
Resiliency Index for the U.S. (in progress)
Researching best practices for modeling and mapping environmental condition indicators to ecosystem services
for the U.S. Gulf Coast (in progress)
Designed interactive web-based mapping application for public outreach program designed to drive sustainable
decision making at the community level (currently under internal review)
Environmental Science Intern
September 2013 December 2013
Geosyntec Consultants, Pensacola, FL
Assisted with the preparation of Environmental Site Assessments, contamination plume and groundwater flow
mapping, and lithological profile creation for remediation projects including the ongoing remediation of NASA
launch sites in Cape Canaveral, Florida
Graduate Teaching Assistant
August 2012 December 2013
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Lectured and managed field/laboratory sections for GEO 1200: Physical Geography and GEO 4316: Landscape
Biogeography
Supervised 4 undergraduate teaching assistants and served as Course Liaison to coordinate teaching activities
across all GEO 1200: Physical Geography laboratory sections
Outdoor Educator
January 2008 August 2009
Northern Michigan University Outdoor Recreation Center, Marquette, MI
Planned and led overnight and day-long hikes in the surrounding area emphasizing local flora and fauna
Planned and led Basic Climbing and Introduction to Kayaking courses
Student Conservation Association Kayak Guide/Naturalist
May 2007 August 2007
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield, WI
Conducted guided kayak tours emphasizing shoreline geology and limnological and biological features of Lake
Superior as an AmeriCorps member
PUBLICATIONS
Smith, L., Harwell, L. Hunter, E., and Nelson, D. Environmental Condition Indicator Selection for Use in an Ecological Relevance
Index. Manuscript in preparation.
Waldron, J., Nelson, D. Ecocriticism and Literary Geography: A Primer of Theory for Geographers. The Professional
Geographer. Manuscript in review.
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TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Environmentally Friendly Field Operations Training (U.S. EPA Gulf Ecology Division)
First Aid/CPR with AED (American Red Cross)
SCUBA Advanced Open Water Certification (PADI)
Wildland Fire Training S-130, S-190, I-100, and L-180 (NWCG)
Safe Boater Certification (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
SOFTWARE AND TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Esri ArcGIS 9.x, 10.x (Cartographic design and spatial analysis)
Microsoft Office suite
Python (Some programming language experience in ArcGIS)
R (Data visualization and statistical programming)
SERVICE
Restoration and Community Outreach Volunteer
August 2012 present
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Ecosystem Restoration Section, Pensacola, FL
Volunteer services to nursery and greenhouse for general care, propagation, and distribution of native plants
Participates in native dune, saltmarsh, and seagrass restoration projects
Physical Science Tutor
August 2012 December 2013
The University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Weekly tutor for undergraduate physical science students, subjects included: climatology, hydrology,
introductory GIS, physical geography, and soils
Volunteer Hydrology Technician
August 2008 November 2008
U.S. Geological Survey, Marquette, MI
Conducted well monitoring and stream profiling, surveying, and classification for the U.S. Geological Survey
Student Volunteer
August 2005 May 2009
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Volunteered at various Environmental Science Organization events including campus cleanups, community
speakers, and nature hikes
Volunteer Outdoor Activities counselor at NMU Kids Day Camp
Volunteer staffer at the 2007, 2008, and 2009 Region I Science Olympiad Tournament
Volunteer staffer at the 2007 and 2008 Environmental Science Camp
AFFILIATIONS
Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography
Society for Conservation Biology

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