Brendan Leonardi
Program and Education Manager at Hubbard Brook Research Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Open Water Scuba
Dive Winnipesaukee, Wolfboro NHNov, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
CRLA College Level Tutor
College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)May, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Wilderness First Responder
SOLO Wilderness Medical SchoolMay, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Hubbard Brook Research Foundation
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program and Education Manager
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Jan 2023 - Present
The Program and Education Manager will undertake management of the Young Voices of Science program and all operations, and take lead on education programs and projects for the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation. The Program and Education manager will also conduct guided tours of the HB Experimental Forest; conduct and develop programs and activities for K-12 students and teachers; and assist with basic office administration, data entry, program coordination, communications, and fund development.
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Ice Storm Experiment (ISE) Lead Field Technician
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Jan 2018 - Present
Lead field technician responsible for all on site work for the Ice Storm Experiment at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest. Responsibilities include management and monitoring of all long term sensor data and maintenance of all sensors and data loggers. Also responsible for conducting all independent field measurements and sampling, including but not limited to: Soil and stem respiration measurements, groundwater lysimeter sampling, trace gas sampling, hemispheric and phenological photos, decomposition bag installations and collections, Coarse woody debris and fine woody debris collections, leaf litter collections, shotgun foliage sampling, chlorophyll fluorescence analyses, vegetation surveys and damage assessments. Other tasks include intermittent tours of the research site and experimental forest, as well as planning, scheduling and management of collaborators working within the Ice Storm Experiment. Show less
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Program and Administrative Specialist
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May 2021 - Jan 2023
The Program and Administrative Specialist (PAS) will carry out and develop projects and assist with ongoing responsibilities related to HBRF programs, operations, development, and administration. The PAS will: conduct guided tours of the HB Experimental Forest; conduct and develop programs and activities for K-12 students and teachers; provide logistical and program support for Young Voices of Science; and assist with basic office administration, data entry, program coordination, communications, and fund development. Show less
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Boston University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Climate Change Across Seasons Experiment (CCASE) Lead Field Technician
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Jan 2018 - Present
Lead field technician for the Climate Change Across Seasons Experiment (CCASE) at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in North Woodstock, NH. The CCASE experiment is designed and headed by Pamela Templer, head of the Templer Lab at Boston University, Director of the Ph.D program in Biogeoscience and Director of the BU URBAN Graduate Program. Responsibilities include the majority of on-site data collection and field work for the experiment, as well as monitoring of dataloggers, long term sensor data and research systems, along with any required maintenance. Field work includes soil and stem respiration measurements, dendrometer band measurements, snow and soil frost measurements, winter snow depth manipulation, plus troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical research systems. As lead on-site field technician, the majority of my work is conducted independently. Show less
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Loon Mountain Resort
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lift Operator
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Nov 2016 - Present
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Operating the assigned lift in accordance with standard procedures and written or verbal instructions to provide safe, quality uphill transportation for guests and employees. Assisting with the shoveling and raking of snow and ice on a regular basis to maintain proper ramps, corrals and work areas. Completing inspection of the lift prior to daily operations start up, which includes emptying trash containers, continually checking the status of marker information boards, tissue dispensers, assisting in the daily checking of switches, chairs, grips and maintaining of ramps and corrals. Maintaining knowledge of or becoming familiar with the area (lifts and trails) and also know the functions of other departments. Advises and assists guests as needed in a courteous manner. Also maintaining proficiency with resort policies, safety policies and guest service expectations. Communicating problems to superiors, while showing initiative in handling routine matters and emergencies. Continually remaining vigilant to the needs of both the equipment and the guests and reacts to those needs in the safest manner while maintaining quality service. Contributing to team effort by participating in Job Sharing, assuming responsibility for the cleanliness of the resort and safety of guests and employees; participating in safety meetings; accepting diverse assignments; maintain a positive and friendly attitude and demeanor in all internal and external interactions. Show less
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The Research Foundation for SUNY
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United States
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Analyst
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Mar 2020 - Nov 2020
Contract Research Analyst for the Multiple Element Limitation in Northern Hardwoods Ecosystems (MELNHE) project. Responsibilities included independent field work at 3 research sites across the state of New Hampshire, including Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, Jeffers Brook and Bartlett Experimental Forest, as well as data management and storage. Main focus of work was on soil respiration trends throughout the growing season, compared between treatments and across research sites. Also performed various other field work upon request including transportation of field samples, leaf litter collections, canopy photos and installation of litter decomposition bags. https://www.esf.edu/melnhe/ Show less
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Appalachian Mountain Club
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Mar 2016 - Nov 2016
Research assistant for the AMC Research Department, based out of Pinkham Notch, located in Jackson, NH, performing various tasks encompassing themes of phenology, water chemistry and long term climate studies. Regular lab responsibilities included cloud, rain and stream sample collection and chemical analysis, running pH and conductivity tests. Field work included regular stream sampling within NH wilderness areas, assistance with research conducted at the Lakes of the Clouds Hut and monitoring of plot-level phenology field sites, both valley wide and within the alpine zone in northern NH. Also worked to organize and analyze long term data sets, file field sheets and datasheets appropriately for future use and communicate with the Durham Forest Service lab to transport samples for extended chemical analysis. Show less
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Plymouth State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Botany Lab Assistant
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
Lab assistant for Botany Lab for one semester (Spring 2016): work including lab preparation, assistance during lab, clean up and grading assistance. Employment was established through the Plymouth State Department of Biological Services and the USNH New Hampshire Schools System.
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Biological Science Lab Assistant
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Feb 2014 - May 2016
Lab assistant for University level Biology labs spanning 4 consecutive semesters. Responsiblites included but not limited to lab preperation, assistance during lab proceedings and clean up, as well as grading quizzes/ tests and assisting with study groups and test prep. Employment was established through the Plymouth State Department of Biological Sciences and the USNH New Hampshire Schools System.
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Biology and Conservation Tutor
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Sep 2013 - May 2016
College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certified tutor for Biology, Conservation and other science related subject matter.
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Plant Eco-Physiology Lab Assistant
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Feb 2013 - Feb 2016
Work in the Plant Eco-Physiology lab under Dr. Michele Pruyn for three consecutive years in the Plymouth State University Biology Department. Work constituted building various types of sap flow sensors, sap flow equipment for field use, set up, continuous monitoring and take down of various sites located all throughout the White Mountain National Forest. Research projects included freeze thaw effects on fine root systems of hardwoods and the use of sap flow as a baseline for long term ecological monitoring for signs of climate change in northern hardwood forests. Show less
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Wompanoag Country Club
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Groundskeeper
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May 2011 - Sep 2013
Seasonal Groundskeeper during summer months; tasks including cutting and trimming greens, raking traps, mowing tee boxes, approaches and fairways as well as any and all other golf course related maintenance and grounds operations. Seasonal Groundskeeper during summer months; tasks including cutting and trimming greens, raking traps, mowing tee boxes, approaches and fairways as well as any and all other golf course related maintenance and grounds operations.
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Education
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2012 - 2016
Plymouth State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Environmental Biology, Minor in Chemistry -
2008 - 2012
Granby Memorial High School
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