Dominique Bowleg
Summary
Environmentally driven with a strong commitment to environmental and marine conservation, as well as community engagement. Passionate about driving impactful solutions through effective leadership, public awareness, and collaborative partnerships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Perry Institute for Marine Science
New Providence, The Bahamas
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Gained field-based knowledge of coral species and coral diseases prevalent in The Bahamas, with emphasis on Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) and its impact on vulnerable species
- Observed in-water SCTLD treatment techniques on affected coral colonies
- Maintained coral nurseries, including coral trees, tables, and the national Coral Gene Bank
- Conducted rapid reef assessments to monitor coral health and species distribution
- Utilized Taglab software to monitor and analyze coral micro-fragment growth and survival
- Created and delivered a data-driven presentation summarizing one year of coral fragment monitoring and analysis
Lead Lab Prep & Teaching Assistant
Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Responsible for lab inventory, setting up and breaking down weekly lab sessions, and quarterly laboratory cleanups.
- Assist in leading lab efficient procedures while maintaining a safe environment during sessions.
Global Externship
National Geographic & The Nature Conservancy
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Led and presented a research project on the decline of Queen Conch (Aliger gigas), analyzing its impact on population dynamics and the Bahamian economy.
- Collaborated in group sessions, providing feedback and contributing to research strategy development.
Research Internship
Cape Eleuthera Institute
Cape Eleuthera, Eleuthera
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Conducted preliminary field and lab research on Black Land Crabs (Gecarcinus ruricola) in Eleuthera, Bahamas to analyze their behaviors and determine their abundance.
Internship Experience
Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation
Nassau, New Providence
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Completed biodiversity surveys in coral reef ecosystems, gave educational presentations on marine conservation, assisted in coral reef restoration nurseries, and participated in Anti-oil drilling campaigns and initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine/Organismal Biology
Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL05-2025
Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Research & Data Analysis
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Detail-Oriented
- Written & Verbal Communication
- PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Certification
- PADI AWARE Shark Conservation
- PADI Dive Against Debris
- Reef Rescue
Honor Society
2024 Tri Beta Biology Honor Society, 2023 Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, 2023 NSLS Honor Society
References
Provided Upon Request
Timeline
Intern
Perry Institute for Marine Science
06.2025 - 08.2025
Global Externship
National Geographic & The Nature Conservancy
06.2024 - 07.2024
Lead Lab Prep & Teaching Assistant
Spring Hill College
01.2024 - 12.2024
Research Internship
Cape Eleuthera Institute
03.2021 - 05.2021
Internship Experience
Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation
08.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Marine/Organismal Biology
Spring Hill College