Wildlife Biologist

• Jan 2019 - Present

Biologist I with the Habitat Group where I map out endangered, threatened and species of special concern, vernal pool data management and digitizing of inland wading and waterfowl habitat throughout the state of Maine. Environmental Review of permits to minimize impacts to wildlife throughout the state. Biologist I with the Habitat Group where I map out endangered, threatened and species of special concern, vernal pool data management and digitizing of inland wading and waterfowl habitat throughout the state of Maine. Environmental Review of permits to minimize impacts to wildlife throughout the state.

Conservation Certification Reviewer

• Nov 2020 - Present

GIS/Statistical Analyst

• Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

Produced brood range maps for Piping Plovers in the Cape Cod area. Conducted statistical analyses on potential impacts of beach management practices on Piping Plovers.

Turtle Research Assistant

• May 2018 - Sep 2018

·Conducting conservation research on diamondback terrapins and box turtles·Pit tagging, nesting surveys, nest protection, hatchling surveys, volunteer coordination, responding to turtle emergency hotline·Sea turtle stranding response and beach necropsies·Data entry, data QAQC and database management·Radio telemetry and GIS analysis (box turtles)

Research Assistant

• Jan 2017 - May 2018

Part of a five-state team working to implement the Northeast Blanding’s Turtle Conservation Plan by developing site-specific management plans for high priority conservation areas for the Blanding’s turtle, data management and analysis, and logistical planning for field work.

Herbarium Assistant

• Sep 2016 - May 2018

Assists the head of the Herbarium with daily tasks. Administers equipment rentals and maintenance of equipment, as well as side projects revolving around equipment and pressed plant specimens in the Herbarium.

Dog Walker

• Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

Take dogs on individual (and group walks) and to dog parks. Work on training and mannerisms with dogs. Take dogs on individual (and group walks) and to dog parks. Work on training and mannerisms with dogs.

Penguin Colony Intern

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

Assisted the penguin staff with daily husbandry and programming requirements for the Rockhopper, Blue and African penguins. Food prep and twice daily feeding of individual birds, as well as documenting observations of behaviors. Cleaning and disinfecting penguin habitat daily. Formal presentations of the Penguins to the public. Assisted the penguin staff with daily husbandry and programming requirements for the Rockhopper, Blue and African penguins. Food prep and twice daily feeding of individual birds, as well as documenting observations of behaviors. Cleaning and disinfecting penguin habitat daily. Formal presentations of the Penguins to the public.

Trip Leader

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Trip leader for a month-long adventure trip of 13 teenagers across Europe from Paris to Rome. Led teenagers on adventure sports such as rafting, hiking, etc., and cultural guided tours throughout prominent cities. Trip leader for a month-long adventure trip of 13 teenagers across Europe from Paris to Rome. Led teenagers on adventure sports such as rafting, hiking, etc., and cultural guided tours throughout prominent cities.

Project Field Manager

• May 2014 - Jun 2015

Senior Field Manager of the Blue Monkey project in Kakamega, Kenya. Daily collection of behavioral data on the local blue monkey population and entering the collected data each night. Led a team of four local Kenyan field assistants and temporary graduate students. The Principle Investigator is Dr. Marina Cords from Columbia University. Senior Field Manager of the Blue Monkey project in Kakamega, Kenya. Daily collection of behavioral data on the local blue monkey population and entering the collected data each night. Led a team of four local Kenyan field assistants and temporary graduate students. The Principle Investigator is Dr. Marina Cords from Columbia University.

Trip Logistics Manager

• Oct 2010 - May 2014

Member of the senior leadership team developing outdoor programs for the University of Maine and the local community. Responsible for all facets of trip leader training and trip scheduling. Implemented several innovate programs including a rejuvenated marketing plan that significantly increased trip participation. Led the Maine Bound staff in semi-annual outdoor trainings and was a trip leader for multiple trips. Member of the senior leadership team developing outdoor programs for the University of Maine and the local community. Responsible for all facets of trip leader training and trip scheduling. Implemented several innovate programs including a rejuvenated marketing plan that significantly increased trip participation. Led the Maine Bound staff in semi-annual outdoor trainings and was a trip leader for multiple trips.

Field Research Assistant

• May 2013 - Aug 2013

Research assistant on a larger National Science Foundation grant; Maine's Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI). Investigated amphibian use of high elevation lake landscapes in Maine's western mountains. Backpacking and backcountry camping to wetlands five days a week. Data entry at the end of the field season. Research assistant on a larger National Science Foundation grant; Maine's Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI). Investigated amphibian use of high elevation lake landscapes in Maine's western mountains. Backpacking and backcountry camping to wetlands five days a week. Data entry at the end of the field season.

Horseback Riding Counselor

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

Camp Counselor worked with pre-teen girls as a horseback riding counselor in the Rocky Mountains, taught all skill levels how to ride in extreme backcountry. Provided general medical care for the ranch horses. Camp Counselor worked with pre-teen girls as a horseback riding counselor in the Rocky Mountains, taught all skill levels how to ride in extreme backcountry. Provided general medical care for the ranch horses.

Wildlife Care Intern

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Rehabilitated injured wildlife, educated the public on wildlife rehabilitation, gave medical examinations, fed animals, and cleaned cages. Rehabilitated injured wildlife, educated the public on wildlife rehabilitation, gave medical examinations, fed animals, and cleaned cages.