Shannon Beliew

• M.S., Johns Hopkins University, Environmental Sciences and Policy (2012)
• B.S., University of Houston - Victoria, Biology with emphasis in Ecology (2005)

Data Steward:

• Incorporate processes, policies, guidelines and responsibilities for Patuxent's data in compliance with USGS policy.
• Create and edit Metadata, ScienceBase pages, DOI numbers for Patuxent's datasets
• Knowledgable in the IPDS system and support Patuxent Authors

HTML, Drupal & Sharepoint:

• Drupal Content Manager for Patuxent
• Update and connect Employee Staff profiles
• Development and updates Sharepoint Intranet
• Create and update quarterly newsletters using Adobe Dreamweaver
• Manage Center Helpdesk Tools
• Section 508 Accessiblity trained

Information Science:

• Development of databases, graphical analysis and data integration, coordination and facilitation of interdisciplinary research initiatives, and reporting of findings of research investigations.
• Experienced in using ESRI ArcGIS software to analyze both vector and raster data using a variety of techniques, including spatial and attribute queries, map overlay and buffering. Experienced with ESRI Spatial Analyst and Spatial Statistics.
• Support for research scientists by providing requested articles and books, provide a full article research for requested topics, maintain publication database for entire center.

Program Analysis &  Reporting:

• Serves as an analytical resource for scientific attributes of the Patuxent Science Portfolio and answers questions about how to access critical program data and analytical information. Develops, maintains, and updates program databases, (e.g., Patuxent Authored Articles database, Staff Directory database, and other SQL databases).
• Gathers raw data from multiple scientific sources, such as literature databases and scientific databases in order to design queries; and analyzes and presents findings to management for analysis of scientific data.
• Prepares analytical, comparative and statistical reports of program activities and scientific accomplishments in biological and related sciences.

Communication Specialist:

• Lead outreach liaison for center
• Editor of quarterly newsletter
• Provide data call inquiries from Northeast Regional Office, including the Monthly Highlights, Media Contacts and Quarterly Key products
• Provide data call inquiries from Ecosystem's Communication Team, including the Weekly Publication Highlights and Media Contacts
• Experienced in Adobe Creative Suite software to create information products for center, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Create and update yearly the Patuxent Science Portfolio
• Provide content for Patuxent's social media

Liaison/Teamwork:

• USGS Mentor Program (June 2020-present)
• Ecosystem Science Center Communication Liaison (2018-present)
• Science Records Management Liaison (2018-present)
• Serves as liaison for the nonprofit Friends of Patuxent (2014-present)
• Serves as liaison to the FWS Patuxent Research Refuge Staff (2014-present)
• EMA QMS Advisory Team Liaison (May 2019-July 2020)
• Core Science Analytics, Synthesis, and Libraries – ScienceBase Team (120 Day Detail - 2017)
• Landscape Planning Development Team - designing an all native landscape for campus beautification (2016-2017)
• Strategic Planning Meeting Teams - (2014-2015)
  • Partners Team - Collecting list of partners to invite or send a survey to
  • Briefing Book Team - Design and collect data for the briefing book
  • Logistics Team - coordinate all logistics for meeting
• Patuxent Wildlife Festival Coordination Team (2010-2017)

Awards:

• STAR Award: GIS help for USGS Hurricane Sandy Report - 2018
• STAR Award: Demonstrated going “above and beyond” the call by stepping up and taking on emerging needs for the Center and support of its extended family - 2017
• STAR Award: GPS, GIS and mapping help for Feral Cat research on Center- 2016