Overview

Field Scientist with specialized experience in biological assessment and water

Natalie Abdo
E N V I R O N M E N TA L S P E C I A L I S T I
AT F L O R I D A D E P A R T M E N T O F
E N V I R O N M E N TA L P R O T E C T I O N
quality collection in Lakes, Rivers, Streams and Estuaries. My extensive experience
in marine and fresh water bodies throughout Central Florida has driven my desire
to focus on understand these systems ways of operating on an ecological level.
Frequently praise as detail-oriented and ambitious by my peers in order to execute
projects efficiently. 

Education
Details B.S. Environmental Science & Policy, University of South Florida, Tampa
JUNE 2016 — AUGUST 2020
8703 North Highland Ave
Tampa, 33604
United States Experience
(786) 564 - 3954
Environmental Specialist I, FL Department of Environmental Protection
natalieabdo00@gmail.com FEBRUARY 2021 — PRESENT

• Performs biological assessment and water quality sampling in freshwater,

Languages estuarine and marine ecosystems for the division of environmental
assessment and restoration, sampling both surface and ground water
Spanish
• Performs logistical planning in coordination with other personnel for field
sampling events using GIS, various mapping programs and databases 
• Assists with data analysis and the production of scientific reports to
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evaluate and interpret biological, chemical and physical data for surface water
Linkedin environments
Website
Field Assessment Intern, USF Water Insititue
M AY 2 0 2 0 — S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 0

Skills • Conducted Lake Vegetation Index and Stream Condition Index Assessments
obeying FLDEP Standards
Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Preformed Bathymetric Mapping of Lakes utilizing Sonar System
Google Earth
• Collected Surface water Samples from various lakes & streams 
ArcGIS • Analyzed aquatic vegetation surrounding freshwater systems
First Aid & CPR • Produced Scientific Reports in accordance with data analyzed
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Husbandry & Water Quality Volunteer , The Florida Aquarium
Public Speaking Skills JANUARY 2018 — JANUARY 2020

Florida Plant Identification • Assisted biologist with Wetland dome duties and projects 
Fish Identification • Maintained habitats cleanliness, motored health conditions of animals,
Wetland Delination executed feed and diet prep
• Collected surface samples from all systems, conducting various water
Oyster Shell Restoration Building
chemistry analysis
Sea Grass Surveying
Boat Mechanics
Leadership Roles
Husbandry
Shift Supervisor, Starbucks
DECEMBER 2019 — MARCH 2021

President , Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

JANUARY 2019 — AUGUST 2020

Vice President , Alpha Phi Omega

D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 8 — M AY 2 0 2 0

Certifications
PADI Dive Master
BoatUS Safety , FL
Stream Condition Index , FLDEP
Lake Vegetation Index, FLDEP
Stream & River Habitat Assessment, FLDEP
Rapid Periphyton & Linear Vegetation Survey, FLDEP
Surface & Ground Water Sampling, FLDEP