Experience

Timbers Resorts

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Habitat Conservation Plan Biotechnician

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Kauai County, Hawaii, United States -Implement and manage sustainability strategies to promote conservation of 5 endangered and many other protected species on property via the collaborative goals of the company and state/federal agencies -Utilize data collection protocols to analyze, translate and present water quality to inform conservation efforts and marketing based value propositions to improve company profitability and sustainability projects -Facilitate training of employees on the logistics and purpose of… Show more -Implement and manage sustainability strategies to promote conservation of 5 endangered and many other protected species on property via the collaborative goals of the company and state/federal agencies -Utilize data collection protocols to analyze, translate and present water quality to inform conservation efforts and marketing based value propositions to improve company profitability and sustainability projects -Facilitate training of employees on the logistics and purpose of implemented sustainability strategies -Educate stakeholders/visitors on sustainability and business efforts through outreach and communications Show less



Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i

• United States
• Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Habitat Conservation Specialist

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

  Kauai, Hawaii Part of a team that is developing an island wide Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) meant to protect the Nene (Hawaiian Goose), a native and endemic species to the state of Hawaii. Helps with managing, organizing, and working closely with a diverse group of businesses and agencies as applicants and stakeholders to the Kauai Nene HCP to accomplish timely completion of HCP applications and related materials or deliverables. Assists with writing and preparation of the National Environmental Policy… Show more Part of a team that is developing an island wide Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) meant to protect the Nene (Hawaiian Goose), a native and endemic species to the state of Hawaii. Helps with managing, organizing, and working closely with a diverse group of businesses and agencies as applicants and stakeholders to the Kauai Nene HCP to accomplish timely completion of HCP applications and related materials or deliverables. Assists with writing and preparation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Analysis and other parts of the total HCP application. Produces HCP related letters, mailings, phone, and e-mail communications, and organizes/manages project meetings and deliverables. Assists with coordination and planning of public and agency meetings. Less frequent and more essential seasonal duties include: assisting with Nene surveys, evaluation of avoidance and minimization measures, habitat evaluations for mitigation options, and other HCP analyses as needed. Show less



Northern Colorado Renewable Energy Society (NCRES)

• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Dec 2012 - Aug 2015

  Fort Collins, Colorado Area A chapter of the Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES), NCRES is a non-profit organization that provides educational opportunities for consumers and businesses in the area of cost effective energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies in Northern Colorado.



Happy Lucky's Teahouse

• Tea Sommelier/Digital Marketing Coordinator

  • Mar 2012 - Jul 2015

  Fort Collins, Colorado Area Promote sales and education of loose leaf tea. Handle various platforms of social media for business advancement.



Institute for the Built Environment

• Business and Sustainability Associate

  • Sep 2013 - May 2015

  Fort Collins, Colorado Area -Created communications materials detailing effective operational and structural sustainability practices for participating businesses to optimize their supply chains and boost profit growth and customer perception -Managed logistics and communications of stakeholders and partners by organizing and hosting meetings and special events and creating communications materials for partner updates and opportunities -Compiled and wrote best practices and lessons learned to be used for… Show more -Created communications materials detailing effective operational and structural sustainability practices for participating businesses to optimize their supply chains and boost profit growth and customer perception -Managed logistics and communications of stakeholders and partners by organizing and hosting meetings and special events and creating communications materials for partner updates and opportunities -Compiled and wrote best practices and lessons learned to be used for monitoring and evaluation of projects and year-end reports to be disseminated to relevant stakeholders and community partners Show less



FortZED Community Energy Challenge

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Fort Collins, Colorado, United States -Worked with state and non-state actors to develop educational projects related to energy use and policy change -Executed programs with local communities and managed all evaluations and reporting of processes and outcomes -Compiled database showing the inputs and outputs of all projects and activities to measure success and seek funding -Engaged 300+ community members in specialized events to encourage efficient energy use and awareness -Managed all budgeting, reporting, and… Show more -Worked with state and non-state actors to develop educational projects related to energy use and policy change -Executed programs with local communities and managed all evaluations and reporting of processes and outcomes -Compiled database showing the inputs and outputs of all projects and activities to measure success and seek funding -Engaged 300+ community members in specialized events to encourage efficient energy use and awareness -Managed all budgeting, reporting, and communications with relevant partners and collaborators -Aided in the development of outreach visuals and materials to help recruit participants and engage the community Show less



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Based Environmental Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Nov 2010

  Cajamarca, Peru Environmental coordinator in the promotion of sustainable projects in several small farming communities. Completed projects include the formation of an environmental club in a local university, the initiation of a small animal feed business based on local resources and the completion of a trash management system for a small isolated community. Was also involved in continuous educational campaigns and classes in the communities and schools.



Vermont Nurses Association

• Community Outreach

  • Sep 2007 - Apr 2008

  Burlington, Vermont Area Community development outreach with Somali Bantu refugees in the northern Vermont Area. Work included assistance to the refugee women and their children to improve integration to their new community with english classes and child care. Developed a business plan for the women to create their own clothing line to sell in the local area in order to be able to sustain themselves