Experience

MARINE RESOURCES, MAINE DEPARTMENT OF

• United States
• Fisheries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marine Resource Scientist I (Burnt Island Environmental Steward)

  • Jun 2023 - Present

• NSF Fellow

  • Jul 2022 - Jun 2023



University of Colorado Boulder

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2023

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - May 2022

  Taught 86 undergraduate students in General Biology Lab I in one semesterTaught 40 undergraduate students in Principles of Ecology Lab over 2 semestersTaught 100 undergraduate students in General Biology Lab II in one semesterTaught 130 undergraduate students in Sustainability over 2 semesters



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Researcher And Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2018 - Aug 2019



Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center

• Saint Paul

• Senior Field Technician - Lead Diver

  • May 2018 - Dec 2018



Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Education and Outreach Corpsmember

  • May 2017 - May 2018



Centro Tyrone Guzman

• Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Raíces Program Intern

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017



Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Center

• Honduras
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Intern at WSORC conducting independent research regarding effects of mangrove deforestation on nearshore coral reefs. Involved in whale shark population monitoring, reef surveying, lion fish management, ecotourism and community outreach. Intern at WSORC conducting independent research regarding effects of mangrove deforestation on nearshore coral reefs. Involved in whale shark population monitoring, reef surveying, lion fish management, ecotourism and community outreach.



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lab Assistant

  • May 2015 - Sep 2016

  Sort and process aquatic plant biomass samples that were collected at various lakes in Minnesota. Experience with electrofishing, measuring/weighing, taking diets, and inserting PIT tags in Centrarchidae fish.

• Research Assistant

  • Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

  Assist in the writing and editing of an encyclopedia entry focused on Latin American Communication Patterns for retired Communications professor, Dr. Rosita Albert



Midwest School of Diving

• Dive Master

  • Dec 2015 - Aug 2016

• Dive Intern

  • May 2015 - Dec 2015

  Assist in open water certifications (distribute gear, help students assemble gear, etc.), work the shop (fill tanks, organize gear, rent out gear, work with customers to purchase the gear that is suitable for their experience level). Working towards Dive Master Certification (expected certification date: Dec. 2015). Certified Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Full Face Mask Diver, Dry Suit Diver.



CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Education Intern

  • Mar 2016 - Apr 2016

  Created a series of bilingual environmental education videos focusing on frugivorous birds and Ocotea monteverdensis (avocado trees) in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Involved in video production from planning and script writing to filming and video editing (used iMovie for final productions) Collaborated with environmental education specialist and professional teachers at Centro Educativo Creativo. Created a series of bilingual environmental education videos focusing on frugivorous birds and Ocotea monteverdensis (avocado trees) in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Involved in video production from planning and script writing to filming and video editing (used iMovie for final productions) Collaborated with environmental education specialist and professional teachers at Centro Educativo Creativo.