Experience

Pinyon Environmental, Inc.

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Biologist and Marketing Coordinator

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  My primary duties are to collect and analyze field data which are synthesized in reports that provide recommendations to clients on how to avoid, minimize, and mitigate project impacts to various biological resources. As a part of my job, I regularly coordinate with agencies and acquire the appropriate permits and clearances that allow clients to comply with a variety of federal, state, and local regulations My primary duties are to collect and analyze field data which are synthesized in reports that provide recommendations to clients on how to avoid, minimize, and mitigate project impacts to various biological resources. As a part of my job, I regularly coordinate with agencies and acquire the appropriate permits and clearances that allow clients to comply with a variety of federal, state, and local regulations



University of Northern Colorado

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Research Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

  I conducted conservation genetic studies on a federally threatened plant, DeBeque Phacelia. My research was two-fold. First, I focused on resolving the taxonomic synonymy of the plant using phylogenetic techniques in order to determine if it was a distinct species, justifying continued resource allocation towards its conservation. Second, I conducted population level genetic studies in order to assess genetic diversity, population structure, and breeding system in order to guide management objectives and prioritize populations for conservation



Bureau of Land Management

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conservation and Land Management Intern

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2014

  While at the Uncompahgre Field Office my primary duty was to lead a crew to assess Gunnison sage grouse habitat following the Sage Grouse Habitat Assessment Framework set forth by the BLM. Additionally, I conducted population monitoring and clearance/inventory surveys to facilitate National Environmental Policy Act analysis for Endangered Species Act endangered, threatened, and BLM sensitive plants and animals. While at the Uncompahgre Field Office my primary duty was to lead a crew to assess Gunnison sage grouse habitat following the Sage Grouse Habitat Assessment Framework set forth by the BLM. Additionally, I conducted population monitoring and clearance/inventory surveys to facilitate National Environmental Policy Act analysis for Endangered Species Act endangered, threatened, and BLM sensitive plants and animals.



Bureau of Land Management

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conservation and Land Management Intern

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

  While at the Miles City Field Office my primary duty was survey, collect, and propagate native plant seed for the Native Plant Materials Program for small scale restoration projects (e.g., wetland restoration, oil and gas reclamation) following Seeds of Success protocol. While at the Miles City Field Office my primary duty was survey, collect, and propagate native plant seed for the Native Plant Materials Program for small scale restoration projects (e.g., wetland restoration, oil and gas reclamation) following Seeds of Success protocol.



American Conservation Experience

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Invasive Plant Intern

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

  Worked with the Catalina Habitat Improvement and Restoration Program to treat, control, and map ~220 miles of roadside and isolated back country populations of critically invasive species on Santa Catalina Island, California. Worked with the Catalina Habitat Improvement and Restoration Program to treat, control, and map ~220 miles of roadside and isolated back country populations of critically invasive species on Santa Catalina Island, California.



Bureau of Land Management

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biological Plant Aid/Technician

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2011

  I conducted an inventory for Skiff Milkvetch, a rare plant currently considered a candidate for protection under the Endangered Species Act. I conducted an inventory for Skiff Milkvetch, a rare plant currently considered a candidate for protection under the Endangered Species Act.



Western Colorado University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Botany Lab and Field Research Technician

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

  • Conducted and aided in numerous research projects in the lab on abiotic and biotic factors influencing induced plant defenses on field mustard; included growing field mustard from seed, transplanting, watering, hand pollinating plants, implementing pest management, and recording, inputting, and analyzing data• Designed, performed, and analyzed research in the lab and field on the physical plant defenses of Showy Milkweed over an elevational gradient; included correctly identifying species, collecting samples in the field (seeds, lead discs, insects), recording accurate data, and recording, inputting, and analyzing data



ProCAT Colombia/Internacional

• Colombia
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Research Assistant

  • Mar 2009 - Apr 2009

  • Developed and conducted a population assessment on the critically endangered Harlequin Frog in Costa Rica• Collected data on frog numbers, health, and habitat • Duties performed five days a week for a month in high altitude, tropical conditions unsupervised in a remote Spanish-speaking village • Developed and conducted a population assessment on the critically endangered Harlequin Frog in Costa Rica• Collected data on frog numbers, health, and habitat • Duties performed five days a week for a month in high altitude, tropical conditions unsupervised in a remote Spanish-speaking village