Experience

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Restoration Project Specialist

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Waynesboro, Virginia, United States My team and I (Natural Heritage - Shenandoah Valley Region) manage the Natural Area Preserves within the South River watershed using a wide variety of land management techniques--including prescribed fire, invasive plant treatments, plot monitoring, and species surveys.

• Natural Resources Specialist Assistant

  • Dec 2020 - Jul 2022

  Natural Bridge, Virginia, United States I work alongside Resource and Park Managers in District 3 of Virginia State Parks to manage land for habitat, recreation, and conservation. My duties include: - Supervising and mentoring the Americorps Natural Resource Crew for District 3 - Recording, updating, and analysing District 3 GIS data using ArcGIS Pro - Serving as a crew member (Firefighter type 2) on prescribed burns to promote wildlife habitat - Conducting invasive plant management via chemical and mechanical… Show more I work alongside Resource and Park Managers in District 3 of Virginia State Parks to manage land for habitat, recreation, and conservation. My duties include: - Supervising and mentoring the Americorps Natural Resource Crew for District 3 - Recording, updating, and analysing District 3 GIS data using ArcGIS Pro - Serving as a crew member (Firefighter type 2) on prescribed burns to promote wildlife habitat - Conducting invasive plant management via chemical and mechanical means - Designing, building, and maintaining trails - Safely using and maintaining a wide variety of power tools (chainsaw, brush cutter, fire pump, herbicide spray pump) and hand tools (Pulaski, McLeod, etc.) - Other Duties As Assigned - rising to the occasion when something needs to get done!



Virginia Greene Illustration

• Illustrator and Owner

  • Jun 2011 - Present

  Charlottesville, Virginia Area I create a wide variety of nature and science illustrations for a wide variety of clients, from game companies to government conservation agencies! View my portfolio here: www.virginiagreeneillustration.com



Cornell Lab of Ornithology

• United States
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Bartels Science Illustrator

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

  Ithaca, New York Area I created artwork for various programs at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. My illustration work, informed by my study of both art and ornithology, supports research and outreach that helps people help birds!



William & Mary

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Williamsburg, VA As a TA at William and Mary, I have taught 3-hour labs for three courses: Introduction to Evolutionary and Organismal Biology, Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology, and Integrative Biology: Animals. I am responsible for two lab sections a semester--approximately 40 students. My responsibilities include organizing lectures for each lab, leading the lab and guiding students through the procedures, grading both lab (dissections, quizzes, lab reports) and associated lecture materials (exams),… Show more As a TA at William and Mary, I have taught 3-hour labs for three courses: Introduction to Evolutionary and Organismal Biology, Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology, and Integrative Biology: Animals. I am responsible for two lab sections a semester--approximately 40 students. My responsibilities include organizing lectures for each lab, leading the lab and guiding students through the procedures, grading both lab (dissections, quizzes, lab reports) and associated lecture materials (exams), assisting students via both office hours and e-mail, and setting up/taking down labs. My teaching philosophy is to foster an environment that is 1) driven by curiosity and excitement for hands-on learning about biology, and 2) focused on comprehending and retaining key concepts over rote memorization. There are no silly questions, and exploration and speculation are encouraged. I share my enthusiasm for the subjects I teach with my students, doing my best to remind them how fundamentally fascinating biological processes are. When questioned, I respond with questions that get the student thinking about how to reach the answer themselves. I am explicit with my expectations in terms of what students should learn from the experiences. My students and my supervisors both commended my teaching skills, and I aim to continue making education goals a focus of my career, Show less



North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

• Scientific Illustration Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area As an intern at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, I illustrated materials to be used in publications, fund-raising functions, and exhibits for a variety of Museum researchers. Each illustration required careful collaboration with researchers to insure accuracy and clarity of communication. Topics covered included entomology, ichthyology, paleontology, invertebrate zoology, and public education.



Virginia Tech

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Dec 2009 - Aug 2011

  Blacksburg, VA As a research assistant in my labs, I had many responsibilities, including field work (handling and collecting blood from wild birds), lab work (dissecting and describing squamate embryos), animal care (caring for captive populations of research animals), illustrations (illustrating the embryo structures), calculations (using JMP to analyze data gathered from embryos) and general lab maintenance (autoclaving, media preparation, inoculation and plating). I worked both as an individual and as a… Show more As a research assistant in my labs, I had many responsibilities, including field work (handling and collecting blood from wild birds), lab work (dissecting and describing squamate embryos), animal care (caring for captive populations of research animals), illustrations (illustrating the embryo structures), calculations (using JMP to analyze data gathered from embryos) and general lab maintenance (autoclaving, media preparation, inoculation and plating). I worked both as an individual and as a team member; often completing projects entirely on my own and just as often working with my fellow lab members to achieve a common goal. As a member of the lab, I also spent several hours a week expanding my own knowledge in the fields of ornithology, endocrinology, and embryology. Show less