Land Protection Specialist

• Sep 2021 - Present

In this role I provide support across Land Team duties, primarily completion of Baseline Documentation Reports, easement stewardship support, and easement acquisition support.

Land Stewardship Manager

• Jul 2020 - Sep 2021

I oversaw eight public preserves, which include over 320 acres of diverse natural lands, both near-pristine and heavily impacted. This work included the development and execution of management plans for each property, including budgeting and support of related fundraising initiatives. To accomplish this work, I oversaw and trained several field staff, both regular and seasonal employees. I contributed to communications pieces and strategy around my department, because people do not support what they do not understand. I oversaw Legacy's Land Protection - Stewardship Committee, which communicates stewardship-related news and needs to Legacy's Board of Trustees. Outside my specific job duties, I participated actively in organization-wide work, such as strategic planning, and supported the Land Acquisition department through providing content expertise to conservation value identification/substantiation, conservation strategy, and development of Baseline Documentation Reports for all conservation easement projects.

Land Stewardship Coordinator

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2020

Land Steward

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2017

Paraprofessional

• Feb 2014 - Jun 2015

Assisted students in advancing academic and social objectives as outlined by special education staff and social worker; developed individualized intervention strategies for high-needs students; gained working understanding of educational and social challenges associated with ADHD, ODD, and FASD. Assisted students in advancing academic and social objectives as outlined by special education staff and social worker; developed individualized intervention strategies for high-needs students; gained working understanding of educational and social challenges associated with ADHD, ODD, and FASD.

Professional Perennial Gardener

• May 2013 - Dec 2013

Maintained residential and commercial perennial gardens including bed installation and reset, tree and shrub pruning, and pest/disease diagnosis and treatment; responsible for prioritization or duties, delegation to co-workers, and plant identification. Maintained residential and commercial perennial gardens including bed installation and reset, tree and shrub pruning, and pest/disease diagnosis and treatment; responsible for prioritization or duties, delegation to co-workers, and plant identification.

Seasonal Land Steward

• Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

Surveyed public lands along the shore of Lake Michigan gathering data on several species of newly-emergent non-native invasive plants under the federal Sustain Our Great Lakes (SOGL) grant. Utilized GPS and GIS technology for navigation and mapping. Managed and interpreted data to create summary reports for several organizations invested in the project. Surveyed public lands along the shore of Lake Michigan gathering data on several species of newly-emergent non-native invasive plants under the federal Sustain Our Great Lakes (SOGL) grant. Utilized GPS and GIS technology for navigation and mapping. Managed and interpreted data to create summary reports for several organizations invested in the project.

Integrated Pest Management Technician/General Labor

• Apr 2008 - Apr 2012

Managed and implemented IPM program for 13 acres of greenhouse, including pest and disease diagnosis. Monitored water and media pH. Communicated findings weekly to owner and respective growers. Research projects including new plant trials, growth inhibitor and branching agent experiments, etc. Other trouble-shooting and odd jobs including painting and small building projects. Retail, propagation, plant care and shipping responsibilities. Managed and implemented IPM program for 13 acres of greenhouse, including pest and disease diagnosis. Monitored water and media pH. Communicated findings weekly to owner and respective growers. Research projects including new plant trials, growth inhibitor and branching agent experiments, etc. Other trouble-shooting and odd jobs including painting and small building projects. Retail, propagation, plant care and shipping responsibilities.