Resume

• 1990

  MS

  Mariculture

• 1986

  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

  Corpus Christi

  Texas Area

  Review U.S. Corps of Engineer permits to assess impacts to Texas natural resources and assist in mitigation planning. Investigate and assess fish kills and chemical spills. Plan and seek funding for coastal restoration

  enhancement and conservation projects. Provide public outreach to educate and inform the community on importance of conservation.

  Natural Resource Specialist - Coastal Ecologist

  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

  Marine Development Center - Corpus Christi

  Natural Resource Specialist - Fisheries Biologist

  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

  Dutch Harbor

  Alaska

  National Marine Fisheries Service

  National Park Service

  Padre Island National Seashore

  Park Naturalist Ranger

  Corpus Christi

  Texas Area

  Prepared lectures and lab experiments to supplement and reinforce biological processes taught in biology I and biology II classes. Instruct students on analytical analysis and scientific methodology in conducting research.\n\nProfessional skills instructor: teach students the skills necessary to perform written and oral presentations in the science and biomedical field. Prepare students to apply for graduate school or career jobs by teaching how to complete resumes

  cover letters

  personal statements

  and applications. Students are instructed on proper interview behavior and etiquette as well as to search for positions in their field.

  Adjunct Professor

  Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

  Green Turtle rescue team

  TPWD

  Outstanding Team Member

  Texas City Oil Spill Response Team

  TPWD

  Outstanding Team Member

  Coastal Fisheries restoration team

  TPWD

• 1981

  BS

  Marine Biology

  SCUBA-NAUI

  NAUI Diving LLC.

• 1979

  BS

  Marine Biology

• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

  Board Member/Past President

  Sea City Work Camp

  ACTS Facilitator

  St Thomas the Apostle Church

  Angler Education Instructor

  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

  Parish Council

  St. Thomas the Apostle

  Grand Knight

  Trustee

  Knights of Columbus

  Board Member

  Youth leadership development and environmental awareness camp

  Coastal Brigades

  Board Member

  CCA-Corpus Christi Chapter

  Member Board of Trustees - Vice Pres. ( Environment)

  Coastal Bend Bays Foundation

  Mitigation

  Environmental Impact Assessment

  Environmental Compliance

  Microsoft Office

  Natural Resource Management

  Ecological Restoration

  Permitting

  Research

  Community Outreach

  Word

  Environmental Science

  PowerPoint

  ArcGIS

  Excel

  Data Collection

  Environmental Education

  Wetlands

  Environmental

  Water Quality

  Public Speaking

  Silva

  Paul

  Silva

  Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

  National Marine Fisheries Service

  National Park Service