Jennifer E. Granneman, Research Biologist

About

Dynamic and adaptable professional with over 10 years of professional and academic research expertise in resource management, monitoring, conservation, and restoration of aquatic resources.
Effective leader of complex, highly technical projects by planning, leading, organizing and supervising driven staff teams.
Skilled at establishing and nurturing relationships with diverse stakeholders to facilitate the successful coordination of activities related to (use key words from job description: e.g. assessment, conservation, and restoration processes).
Efficiently operate watercraft and use field equipment to gather biological samples and monitor aquatic life.
Thrive as a communication expert, producing reports and presenting complex technical data in written and spoken forms tailored to a broad spectrum of audiences.

May 2024–Feb 2025

Former role

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service

Florida

Research Scientist

Conducts multivariate, supervised machine learning analyses of coral and reef fish data to contribute to population assessments and evaluate survey methodology
Creates new databases combining National Coral Reef Monitoring program coral and fish datasets and protocols for synthesizing these datasets
Provides scientific advice on coral reef ecosystems to governmental agencies, management bodies, and non-governmental organizations
Maintains NOAA diver certification and considerable taxonomic expertise to conduct fish and habitat sampling by visually identifying coral reef and fish fauna
Leads research that contributes to the management of fish populations and their habitats for ecological purposes and to benefit the public

Mar 2023–May 2024

Former role

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

San Antonio, Texas

Research Scientist

Identified, developed, and carried out cooperative research initiatives alongside scientists across divisions within the agency that contributed to and promoted the preservation and management of aquatic resources across Texas
Cooperatively designed a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a community engagement program called the Neighborhood Fishin’ Program at lakes across Texas
Played a key role in increasing Texas female angler retention rates by 10% via the development of a targeted marketing campaign and survey tools
Led a multivariate statistical analysis of the behaviors of anglers recruited during the COVID-19 pandemic, published a scientific paper with key findings, and created guidelines for the department to increase angler retention in Texas
Produced a novel stable isotope analysis of fish eye lens layers to interpret the dietary and geographical histories of imperiled Guadalupe Bass in Texas

Feb 2017–Feb 2023

Former role

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Florida

Research Scientist

Principal Investigator that managed budgets for grant and state funding totaling ~$3M for large-scale restoration and monitoring efforts
Revamped the scallop restoration, research, and monitoring initiatives, successfully enhanced program efficiency by 40% through optimized monitoring techniques
Successfully managed a team of 5 scientists at headquarters and a remote field station
Acted as the lead data scientist for all marine shellfish programs focused on increasing efficiency of monitoring programs for scallops, oysters, and crabs
Developed and led citizen-science initiatives, including the Scallop Sitter Program and Scallop Rodeos, engaging public in scallop restoration efforts
Served as the foremost contact for media inquiries concerning scallops; wrote articles, authored press releases/social media content, and participated in on-camera interviews
Conducted the first comprehensive assessment of the scallop recreational fishery, identifying obstacles and formulating strategies for sustainable resource management