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SABRINA WILNER

ABOUT ME EDUCATION
A passionate university student interested in Fall 2022 • University of South Florida
marine research, conservation, journalism, B.S. Environmental Science and Policy,
and science communication. Minor in Mass Communications

EXPERIENCE

2019- American Shark Conservancy Palm Beach Gardens, Florida


Research Assistant
•Assists research project on post-release mortality in great hammerheads (S.
mokarran) in conjunction with recreational anglers
Duties include: measuring, tagging, collecting samples (DNA), releasing sharks or
any other marine life caught, interpreting/inputting data, and assembling tags
•Leads and assists outreach events with the public at private and public events.
•Participated in elasmobranch dive survey using laser technology
•Contributed to blog posts and website content

2019 Havenworth Coastal Conservation Palmetto, Florida


Research Volunteer
•Assisted PI with longlining for sawfish and sharks in lower Tampa Bay
.Duties included: setting up and deploying longlining equipment, measuring, tagging,
collecting samples (DNA, anal swab), and releasing sharks or any other marine life
caught

2019 Saving the Blue Andros, Bahamas


Research Assistant
•Assisted preliminary research on elasmobranch biodiversity in Andros
Duties included: measuring, tagging, collecting samples (DNA, blood, and muscle),
recording data, and releasing sharks or any other marine life captured
•Caught sharks using drum lining and gill netting techniques
Duties included: setting up nets and drumlines and deploying
•Separated blood samples (red blood cells and plasma) using a centrifuge

2015- Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Jupiter, Florida


2018 Animal care volunteer
•Gained experience in animal husbandry
Duties included: maintain wildlife habitats and enclosures, diet/medication
preparation, feeding, and guest relations
•Assisted veterinarian with tasks in the animal hospital

(561)222-9465 • sabrinawilner@gmail.com • www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinawilner


LEADERSHIP

2022 Scuba Club at USF


President, 2022
•Collaborated with USF Campus Recreation and Wellness to reboot an affordable
Open Water Diver program for students
•Assisted in merging USF campus recreation and scuba club
•Managed financial budgets and risk management

2020- Scuba Club at USF


2021 Vice President and Event Coordinator
•Certified for risk management and financial coordinator in order to aid president
in club affairs
•Worked with USF Sports Clubs to draft a plan for post-COVID travels, budgeting
and club continuation
•Manage gear check-in/out and maintenance

2019 Scuba Club at USF


Event Coordinator
•Communicated with dive operators to plan dives
•Collaborated with local dive shops to make diving more affordable and accessible to
students
•Communicated and relayed information to members about club plans and costs
•Worked with USF Sports Clubs for budgeting

CERTIFICATIONS
Diving
•PADI Open Water Diver
•PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
•PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver
•PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider
•PADI Rescue Diver
•AAUS Scientific Diver

Safety and response


•Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguard
•First aid
•CPR/AED

SKILLS

Leadership Teamwork

Communication Fieldwork

Writing Computer skills

(561)222-9465 • sabrinawilner@gmail.com • www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinawilner

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