Program Manager

• May 2022 - Present

Zero Waste Associate

• Apr 2020 - Present

Instructor for Zero Waste USA's Zero Waste Associates certification program.

Zero Waste Associate

• Dec 2020 - Present

Zero Waste community planning. Zero Waste community planning.

Director of Zero Waste

• Aug 2019 - Present

Repurpose Project Partners to Zero Waste is a new initiative of The Repurpose Project in Gainesville, FL. We work with businesses and schools to get them on the path towards Zero Waste. We also consult on events, do Zero Waste training and hold Zero Waste hours in The Repurpose Project. Repurpose Project Partners to Zero Waste is a new initiative of The Repurpose Project in Gainesville, FL. We work with businesses and schools to get them on the path towards Zero Waste. We also consult on events, do Zero Waste training and hold Zero Waste hours in The Repurpose Project.

Adjunct Instructor

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

Biologist

• Apr 2007 - Sep 2007

Investigated effects of residual pesticide on wildlife (amphibians and alligators) at Lake Apopka, FL. Incubated 60 clutches of American alligator eggs, collected yolk samples, and staged alligator embryos. Duties included planning field work, preparing IACUC forms, managing project budget, and report writing. Investigated effects of residual pesticide on wildlife (amphibians and alligators) at Lake Apopka, FL. Incubated 60 clutches of American alligator eggs, collected yolk samples, and staged alligator embryos. Duties included planning field work, preparing IACUC forms, managing project budget, and report writing.

Biological Scientist II

• Mar 2006 - Mar 2007

Researched minimum flows and levels on the Withlacoochee River, FL. Collected aquatic invertebrate samples in the field using standard techniques. Counted and identified all invertebrate samples to the lowest possible taxa in laboratory. Researched minimum flows and levels on the Withlacoochee River, FL. Collected aquatic invertebrate samples in the field using standard techniques. Counted and identified all invertebrate samples to the lowest possible taxa in laboratory.

Biological Scientist

• Feb 2004 - Feb 2006

Lead on an amphibian research project in Everglades National Park. Duties included conducting amphibian field surveys, data management, scheduling field work, report writing, manuscript preparation, and hiring and supervision of junior staff. Additional work involved capture and surveys of American alligators and American crocodiles. Lead on an amphibian research project in Everglades National Park. Duties included conducting amphibian field surveys, data management, scheduling field work, report writing, manuscript preparation, and hiring and supervision of junior staff. Additional work involved capture and surveys of American alligators and American crocodiles.

Field Assistant

• May 2002 - Dec 2003

Conducted field research on diet and condition of adult American alligators. Experience with capture and care of American alligators. Conducted field research on diet and condition of adult American alligators. Experience with capture and care of American alligators.

Mammal Zookeeper I & II

• Jul 1997 - Aug 2001

Primary responsibility was primate keeper (including great apes) but also trained and work with various mammal species. Responsible for animal care, observations, exhibit cleaning, exhibit repair, enrichment, animal training, record keeping, visitor interaction, diet preparation and guided tours. Assisted veterinarian suring animal annual exams and emergency procedures. Organized Bowling for Rhinos fundraiser as president of Jacksonville's AAZK chapter. Primary responsibility was primate keeper (including great apes) but also trained and work with various mammal species. Responsible for animal care, observations, exhibit cleaning, exhibit repair, enrichment, animal training, record keeping, visitor interaction, diet preparation and guided tours. Assisted veterinarian suring animal annual exams and emergency procedures. Organized Bowling for Rhinos fundraiser as president of Jacksonville's AAZK chapter.