Shelaine Curd, Pmp
About Shelaine Curd, Pmp
Shelaine Curd is the Energy-Water Resource Systems Operations Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2010. With a strong background in environmental science and computer science, she combines management skills with applied ecology to oversee energy-water resource systems.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Shelaine Curd has served as the Energy-Water Resource Systems Operations Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2010. In this role, she has contributed to the management of energy-water resource systems, focusing on the integration of environmental science and operational management. Her tenure at the laboratory spans over 14 years, during which she has been instrumental in fostering an operational environment that prioritizes research goals. This approach emphasizes the importance of research outcomes over purely metrics-driven processes.
Previous Experience at Information International Associates, Inc
Prior to her current role, Shelaine Curd worked at Information International Associates, Inc from 2002 to 2010. During this time, she held multiple positions, including Biodiversity Informatics Group Manager, Biodiversity Partnership Coordinator for the National Biological Information Infrastructure, and Biodiversity and Ecosystems Informatics Specialist / Project Manager. Her responsibilities included overseeing projects related to biodiversity informatics and managing teams focused on environmental data.
Educational Background
Shelaine Curd holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Statistics, as well as Biology, from Roanoke College, where she studied from 1987 to 1991. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Applied Ecology and Conservation Biology from Frostburg State University, completing her studies from 1992 to 1996. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in environmental science and operational management.
Career in Research and Environmental Science
Shelaine Curd has a long-standing career in the research industry, accumulating over a decade of experience in operational management at a national laboratory. Her previous roles include working as a Science and Engineering Research Student at Battelle, DOE Pacific Northwest Laboratory, and as a Researcher at the University of Maryland's Appalachian Laboratory. Additionally, she has experience in various capacities within the U.S. Department of the Interior and the USDA Agricultural Research Service.
Skills and Expertise
Shelaine Curd possesses a unique combination of skills in management and applied ecology, which supports her role in overseeing energy-water resource systems. She has a strong background in both environmental science and computer science, allowing her to effectively manage complex research projects. Her expertise in technical writing further complements her ability to communicate complex scientific concepts and project details.