Melissa Morrison

Biologist

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

About

In the short term, I want to advance my field biology skills and begin building relationships with local indigenous communities. My long-term goals are to integrate my wildlife ecology, project management, and science communication skills with indigenous agricultural practices to educate communities on the importance of biodiversity in food security and sustainability. Please feel free to contact me with any advice or career opportunities: [email protected].

Experience

  • Aquatic Sciences Biologist II at Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • TD (4 yrs 11 mos)
    • Financial Advisor
      Apr 2019 - Jan 2020 · 10 mos

    • Manager, Customer Experience
      Feb 2017 - Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Financial Services Representative
      Apr 2016 - Feb 2017 · 11 mos

  • Brand Ambassador at Gap Inc./ Banana Republic
    Dec 2013 - Jan 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    ■ Acting Customer Experience Lead for 7 months, leading a team of 30+ associates alongside a managerial team of four. ■ Maintain and exceed sales goals by providing comprehensive knowledge of quality, fit, style and versatility for all products. ■ Actively encourage associates to go above and beyond with guest satisfaction in order to surpass weekly, monthly and quarterly targets.

  • Team Leader at Below The Belt, Ltd.
    May 2013 - May 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

    ■ Assigned duties to associates to maintain efficiency and composure, as well as store standards. ■ Maintained and enforced store policy and etiquette. ■ Prepared cash deposits, counted tills, and was responsible for other opening and closing duties appropriate to key holders. ■ Responsible for managerial duties including reconciling weekly sales, preparing payroll biweekly, and approving schedule changes in lieu of manager for the month of December 2013.

  • Northern Geneskool Coordinator at Genome British Columbia
    Jul 2012 - Apr 2013 · 10 mos

    ■ Prepared genomics-based activities for class sizes of 10-20 students, ages 5 to 17. ■ Led day-long workshops alongside a team of three at the University of Northern British Columbia with a maximum of 30 participants. ■ Contacted teachers directly to book day trips in northern British Columbia towns such as Quesnel, Burns Lake, and Mackenzie. ■ Submitted expense reports as well as monthly and quarterly reports discussing trip and activity details.