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<br /> <br />714 East McNab Road <br />Pompano Beach, Florida 33060 <br />Ph: (954) 782-1908 <br />Fax: (954) 782-1108 <br />PPrrooffeessssiioonnaall RReessuummee <br />SSAARRAA GGUUTTEEKKUUNNSSTT <br />Education <br /> <br />University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 2009-2013 <br />B.S. Marine and Atmospheric Science, Majors in Marine Science and Biology, Minor in Chemistry <br /> <br />Summary <br /> <br />Ms. Gutekunst’s capabilities include wetland jurisdictional determinations, environmental feasibility studies, <br />Phase I ESA’s, seagrass surveys, environmental permitting, mitigation desi gn, and mitigation monitoring. <br />Ms. Gutekunst has experience with endangered and threatened species surveys, jurisdictional determinations, <br />and environmental monitoring reports. As a member of The Chappell Group, Inc.’s team, Ms. Gutekunst is <br />handling environmental permitting, including residential docks, marinas and coastal development projects. <br /> <br />Professional Experience: <br /> <br />PROJECT BIOLOGIST JANUARY 2016 – PRESENT <br />The Chappell Group, Inc., Pompano Beach, Florida <br />Responsibilities include wetland jurisdictional determinations, environmental feasibility studies, Phase I <br />ESA’s, seagrass surveys, environmental permitting with all agencies, mitigation design, and mitigation <br />monitoring. Residential and commercial marina permitting and design including all aspects of sovereign <br />submerged land regulations with the Division of State Lands. <br /> <br />MARINE SCIENCE AND SAILING INSTRUCTOR OCTOBER 2013 – OCTOBER 2014 <br />Newfound Harbor Marine Institute at Seacamp Association, Inc., Big Pine Key, Florida <br />Designed and taught interactive and immersive marine science classes to educate students, parents and <br />teachers about the importance of conserving marine ecosystems. Gained management experience as a <br />coordinator of staff for school groups as large as 180 participants. Operated a 26 ft. USCG designated <br />research vessel, acted as an ARC life guard, NAUI skin diving leader and NAUI rescue SCUBA diver. <br />Acted as a liaison between Seacamp Association, Inc. and visiting institutions before and during their stay. <br /> <br />UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT JANUARY 2010 – MAY 2013 <br />University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida <br />Conducted molecular research on the connectivity of crustacean populations in the Florida Keys to <br />understand gene flow and support conservation of marine environments. Examined the speciation of <br />anemone-associated snapping shrimps to understand its implications on conservation of biodiversity. Used <br />common molecular techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis and DNA extractions to contribute to <br />collaborative research projects. <br /> <br />Partial List of Projects: <br /> Beach Renourishment Segment II, Broward County <br /> Port Everglades Turning Notch Expansion, Port Everglades <br /> Heron Bay Development, Parkland, Florida <br /> Private client, single family home dock design and permitting <br /> <br />Certifications: <br /> SSI Open Water SCUBA <br /> NAUI Rescue Diver <br /> ARC First Aid, CPR, AED and Oxygen <br />8 ǀ Page 8