Experience

Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Scientist

  • May 2022 - Present

• Research Assistant

  • Apr 2021 - Apr 2022



NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Independent Contractor for Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

  • Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

  Authored a 43-page report on the effects of drones on seabirds and marine mammals to provide the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) with recommendations for best practices to avoid wildlife disturbance. The report evaluated 36 peer-reviewed studies and 54 NOAA ONMS permits that have authorized the use of drones in NOAA national marine sanctuaries. Authored a 43-page report on the effects of drones on seabirds and marine mammals to provide the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) with recommendations for best practices to avoid wildlife disturbance. The report evaluated 36 peer-reviewed studies and 54 NOAA ONMS permits that have authorized the use of drones in NOAA national marine sanctuaries.



Wildlife Conservation Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conservation GIS Intern - Mozambique

  • Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  Researched and processed marine geospatial data for a Key Biodiversity Assessment (KBA) of Mozambique including data for 40 species occurrence, critical habitats, and human development threats. In addition, created two digital stories using ArcGIS story maps that outlined the KBA process and provided an interactive atlas of all the sites identified to be used by the government and partner organizations to guide similar analysis in the future. Researched and processed marine geospatial data for a Key Biodiversity Assessment (KBA) of Mozambique including data for 40 species occurrence, critical habitats, and human development threats. In addition, created two digital stories using ArcGIS story maps that outlined the KBA process and provided an interactive atlas of all the sites identified to be used by the government and partner organizations to guide similar analysis in the future.



Catalyze

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

  • Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

• Quality Assurance Engineer

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2019

  Ensured that the required product quality standards were met on a continuous basis by performing regression testing as new features and functionality were rolled out in Salesforce and Catalyze's proprietary mapping tool.



Greater Farallones Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development and Communications Coordinator

  • Dec 2015 - Jun 2017

  Created a development plan to identify funding needs and timeline for the upcoming year, wrote content and designed spring and year-end appeal letters, and managed bimonthly fundraising events to cultivate relationships with key donors including whale watches to the Farallon Islands and an auction to name a new species of deep-sea sponge.

• Beyond the Golden Gate Research Symposium Coordinator

  • May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Oversaw the organization and realization of a research symposium between six partners. Responsibilities included: coordinating venue, site logistics, budgeting, catering, communications to publicize the event, and wrangling incoming presentation submissions.



NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Support for Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2017

  Managed all inbound communications, administered public meetings, oversaw scheduling for federal staff, and supported Sanctuary projects and strategic plans through policy analysis and research. Managed all inbound communications, administered public meetings, oversaw scheduling for federal staff, and supported Sanctuary projects and strategic plans through policy analysis and research.



Sungevity

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Customer Experience Manager

  • May 2014 - Nov 2015

  Managed over 150 customer accounts from point of sale through solar system interconnect. Advocated for customers while driving home key company objectives. Analyzed energy data to guarantee projects were efficient, successful, and in compliance with all regulations.

• Senior Remote Solar Designer

  • Jun 2012 - May 2014

  Designed solar installations with modeling software and GIS to optimize output and provide accurate solar quotes. Trained new designers and provided quality assurance check on their work.