Miranda Filan - Environmental Analyst

Professional Summary

Miranda Filan joined EAS in October 2011. Her work for EAS comprises several responsibilities: data compilation and analysis of contamination in terrestrial biota of the Hanford Site; literature review of historical environmental surveillance reports and database integration; technical creation of database repositories for environmental data supporting natural resource damage assessments and management; and wildlife sampling and monitoring of birds, mammals, and fish of the Hanford Site.

Areas of Specialization

  • Environmental data analysis
  • Database development and integration
  • Literature reviews
  • Report writing
  • Wildlife Sampling
  • Ecological Monitoring
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe, Excel, Access, Arc map GIS, Statistical Database Management & input, Oracle Databases

Relevant Work Experience

Mission Support Alliance, Richland, WA, Summer 2011

Ecological Monitoring and Environmental Surveillance Internship - Duties included conducting surveys and collected data to monitor the status and condition of biological resources on the Hanford Site. Historical document review and data compilation of sensitive species in preparation of ecological monitoring plans. Assisting Environmental Scientists with wildlife collection and sampling of waterfowl and fish. Assisting with production of Ecological Compliance reviews and provided equipment support of project site field walk downs. Preparing documentation supporting Public Safety and Resource Protection.

Sea Life Park, Maui, Hawaii, June 2010-Spring 2011

Dolphin Cove Internship - Duties included marine mammal behavioral analysis and record keeping. Assisting trainers with husbandry and training using the scientific principles of animal behavior. Providing nutritional support by preparing, administering, and recording all animal food consumed. Compiling data for scientific research and data analysis. Preparing reports and articles related to the marine mammal activities and project work.

Education/Training

  • B.S. Biological Sciences, Washington State University. Concentrations in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. WSU Study Abroad, Southern Caribbean Summer, 2010
    • Undergraduate Research: DNA Amplification and Sequencing of Protozoan Parasites; Pacific Ocean Invertebrate Collection and Analysis, Aquarium Maintenance; Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment, Bonaire.
    • Applied Courses: Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Psychology, Genetics, Tropical Marine Ecology, Marine Biology Field Research Methods, Advanced Scuba, Rescue Scuba, Parasitology, Field Ecology, Science Calculus, Statistics, Evolution, Ornithology, Invertebrate Biology
  • NAUI- Open Water Scuba Diver
  • PADI-Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver

Leadership Experience

  • Washington State University Raptor Club- Avian Handling, Nutrition, Educational Presentation, First Aid
  • Washington State Zoology Club- Fundraising Chair, Educational Presentations
  • Washington State University Bear Research Center- Grizzly Bear Nutrition
  • Training Palouse Area Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) - Equine Training, Activity Organization