Experience

Umhverfisstofnun
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sérfræðingur - Specialist

  • Feb 2022 - Present


Landbúnaðarháskóli Íslands

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Research Assistant

  • Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Summer only • Assisted in multiple research projects regarding the suspension and long-range transport of dust particles in Iceland. These projects are pending publication. • Installed time-lapse webcams for monitoring dust storms in remote areas of Iceland, including at Hagavatn, Hafursey, Dyngjusandur, and Seljalandsfoss. • Oversaw data collection and analysis from multiple dust storms across Iceland. • Summer only • Assisted in multiple research projects regarding the suspension and long-range transport of dust particles in Iceland. These projects are pending publication. • Installed time-lapse webcams for monitoring dust storms in remote areas of Iceland, including at Hagavatn, Hafursey, Dyngjusandur, and Seljalandsfoss. • Oversaw data collection and analysis from multiple dust storms across Iceland.



RTP Environmental Associates, Inc

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Scientist

  • May 2014 - Jul 2018

  • Air quality sample collection and analysis at hazardous waste and industrial sites using SUMMA canisters, Tedlar bags, and sorbent cartridges. • Designed testing procedures and performed stack tests for thermal oxidizers at inactive Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) facilities using Volatile Organic Sampling Train (VOST) module sampling procedures. • Oversaw and managed testing of surface methane emissions at active MSW and Construction & Demolition (C&D) landfill sites using a Flame Ionization Detector (FID) and GPS unit. • Performed ambient air Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) sampling utilizing Photoionization Detector (PID) unit in conjunction with modified VOST methodology. • Oversaw a continuous monitoring program for particulate matter (PM) utilizing a TSI DustTrak DRX Aerosol monitor at an industrial site. • Oversaw data collection, analysis, and reporting for an odor monitoring program at an active landfilling site utilizing a Jerome 631-X H2S analyzer. • Assembled, calibrated, operated, and maintained a variety of meteorological monitoring equipment. • Prepared extensive, detailed scientific reports pertaining to compliance with various Federal and State environmental regulations. • Analysis and interpretation of Geographic Information System (GIS) data utilizing ESRI ArcGIS and ArcMap software. Extensive preparation of maps to summarize and interpret environmental data collected during various air, water and soil quality tests at industrial sites. • Preparation of Storm-water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) utilizing remote sensing and GIS to interpret water drainage patterns at various industrial sites. • Attended multiple meetings of the annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop (FEW) in Minneapolis, MN and Milwaukee, WI. Workshop included seminars and presentations pertaining to biofuels, renewable energy, and climate change from various esteemed academics. • Assisted in the preparation of air dispersion modeling using the AERMOD modeling system.



WLNE ABC6

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Meteorology Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Worked directly under the chief meteorologist. Gathered and interpreted meteorological data for use in 5:00 PM newscast. Created and edited weather graphics for public television, internet, and mobile app viewing. Worked directly under the chief meteorologist. Gathered and interpreted meteorological data for use in 5:00 PM newscast. Created and edited weather graphics for public television, internet, and mobile app viewing.



National Weather Service

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Meteorology Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Worked with meteorologists to gather and interpret meteorological data. Studied meteorological data and assisted in the preparation of relevant GIS projects, including flood scenario analysis of the Massachusetts coastline. Took civilian phone calls and answered inquiries regarding imminent weather events. Worked with meteorologists to gather and interpret meteorological data. Studied meteorological data and assisted in the preparation of relevant GIS projects, including flood scenario analysis of the Massachusetts coastline. Took civilian phone calls and answered inquiries regarding imminent weather events.



Manhasset Bay Yacht Club

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Sailing Instructor

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Supervised and taught fundamentals of sailing, safety-at-sea, and basic boat maintenance to children aged 10-15 years. Supervised and taught fundamentals of sailing, safety-at-sea, and basic boat maintenance to children aged 10-15 years.



Sea Cliff Yacht Club

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Sailing Instructor

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Supervised and taught fundamentals of sailing, safety-at-sea, and basic boat maintenance to children aged 10-15 years. Created, organized, and supervised camp activities; transported campers and equipment to and from regattas all over Long Island and Connecticut. Supervised and taught fundamentals of sailing, safety-at-sea, and basic boat maintenance to children aged 10-15 years. Created, organized, and supervised camp activities; transported campers and equipment to and from regattas all over Long Island and Connecticut.