N Quinn
Tropical Discoveries. Need help. Contact us.MARINE RESEARCH SCIENTISTEFFICIENT PROJECT ADMINISTRATORCOASTAL RESOURCE MANAGERINNOVATIVE EDUCATORDr. Quinn has more than thirty-five years of varied professional experience in the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Indian Ocean regions. . . involved in university level environmental instruction for more than twenty years. . . research focused on the effect of environmental changes upon marine animals and sought a greater understanding of the process needed to conserve their habitats . . . lead marine research projects that resulted in more than 140 scientific, technical, conference, and popular press publications . . . highlighted by consultative experience in environmental impact studies . . . co managed a Marine Protected Area . . . supported by administrative experience organizing and managing two marine research stations . . . and complemented by a Ph.D. from the University of Queensland in Zoology . . . have prepared Dr. Quinn for a challenging assignment with your organization.Dr. Quinn is a Marine Ecologist with a wide range of related administrative and strategic planning experience in environmental impact studies, conservation project management, research, scientific research projects, grant writing, publishing, coastal zone management, university teaching, and hyperbaric chamber administration. Presently, Dr Quinn is employed by the University of the West Indies as the Head of the Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory and is responsible for the scientific leadership and day-to-day operation of the laboratory. The lab has up to 25 staff and annual operating budget of over $J100 million and received over $US500,000 in research funding. He had a demonstrated ability to motivate students/staff and facilitate team work. He is capable of securing project funding, meeting deadlines, accomplishing objectives, carrying out high quality innovative research and presenting results at conferences and in scientific journals.Dr. Quinn was the Head of the Jamaican Steering Committee of the Census of Marine Life. It is a ten year international research program to assess and explain the diversity, distribution and abundance of marine organisms throughout the world’s oceans. Strengths include: •Efficient administration of projects and research facilities•An innovative educator and student counselor•Demonstrated skills in designing, implementing, monitoring and assessing rural community based natural resources / environment / development projects in a multi cultural context.•Extensive field experience in scientific marine studies in Pacific and Caribbean island countries•Experienced in liaison with engineering, government and local groups•Demonstrated ability to organize, build and train project teams•Knowledgeable computer user•Excellent, written, photographic and verbal communication skills•Extensive diving experience with Australian commercial scuba diving certification•First hand experience with reducing environmental degradation in several countries•Experienced in innovative curriculum development•Grant planning and project implementation•Proven multi cultural compatibility
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