Jacqueline Morris

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• Jacqueline Morris

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Necessary Education

• Ph.D.- independent study
• Masters Degree- applied research
• Education in Marine/Aquatic Biology
• Voluntary certification from Society of Wetland
  Scientists

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Job Title/Responsibilities

• Design environmental studies that assess
  potential impacts of oil and gas development on
  the marine environment.
• Many studies have been carried out to investigate
  the impacts of drilling products on marine
  creatures living in the water column and around
  the production platform. MMS marine biologists
  also study resources of the Gulf of Mexico such
  as coastal wetlands, sea grasses, barrier
  islands, submarine banks, and live bottoms.

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Possible Employment Opportunities

• Job opportunities exist in state and Federal
  agencies, ecological consulting firms, industry,
  medical laboratories, and educational
  institutions
• everything from government to teaching to popular
  book writing

• -Teacher in university or high school-Researcher
  (University, oceanographic laboratory)-Laboratory
  technician in university, oceanographic
  laboratory-Resource manager for public agency
  such as fisheries agency, a statedept. of
  environmental protection-Technician or field
  worker in consulting company-Biologist working
  in environmental advocacy organization-Biologist
  working in aquarium or zoo

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Salary/Benefits

• 62,700/year
• paid travel to go to meetings, field work in
  great places, etc.
• Depends on place of employment if a state
  employee, good retirement and health benefits

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Groton, CT
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Groton
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Where to Live

• Willow Pond Apartments
• 55 South Road Groton,  CT 06340
• 2 bedrooms
• 1.0 bath
• 750/mo
• Major Utilities Included Water, Sewer, Trash,
  Pest Control

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Apartment Features

• Sliding Glass Doors
• Private Balconies
• Pre-Wire Telephone And Cable
• Extra Large Storage Closet

• Air Conditioning
• Dishwasher
• Garbage Disposal
• High Speed Internet Access
• Private Patio / Balcony
• Completely Equipped Kitchens
• Wall To Wall Carpeting
• Air Conditioning
• Mini Blinds

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Bedrooms

• BED 159.99
• Six Drawer Dresser 143.99
• Sliding Door Cabinet 119.99
• 2 Night Stands 24.99 each, 49.98 together
• Futon 269.99

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Living Room

• Computer Desk 79.99
• Papasan Chair Cushion 99.99
• Three Tables 169
• Sofa and Couch 697

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Kitchen and Dining room

• Table and Chairs 249
• Kitchen Cart 89.99
• Cooking Set 99.99
• Food Storage boxes 17.99

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Community Features

• Laundry Facility
• Public Transportation
• Cable / Satellite TV
• Pet-friendly
• Cats Allowed
• Circuit Breakers/Indiv. Thermostats
• Located On Bus Route

• Coin-Operated Laundry Facilities
• Professional On-Site Maintenance Staff
• Children's Playground
• Recreation Area
• Barbecue/Picnic Facilities
• 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance 

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Car

• 2001 Honda Civic EX Sedan
• Color Green
• Miles 28913
• 13995 

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Paying For My Car

• 60 Months, at 9.0 interest rate
• 290.92/month, with 1,000 down
• Or, 311.68/month, with zero down

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Personal Expenses

• Phone 14.99, 0.039
• Groceries 60.00
• Internet 9.95
• Cell phone 29.99,.45
• Clothing 25
• Prescription Drugs 15
• Entertainment 35.00

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Donations/ Investments

• Weekly donation of ten dollars
• Saint Mary's Top of Fort Hill 69 Groton Long
  Point Rd., Groton 445-1446

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Automatic Deductions

• 100 for gas and misc. car repairs
• 100 for college loans
• 25 of annual salary for taxes, 15,675
• 5 of monthly take home pay to be deposited into
  bank of choice, 195.94

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Monthly Expenditures
20
Month Expenses
Excess for savings
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Bibliography

• http//www.town.groton.ct.us/
• http//life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/mycareer.html
  
• Homevisions.com
• Overstock.com
• Target.com
• Valucity.com