Research Associate 2

• Jul 2023 - Present

Water Quality & Outreach Assistant

• Feb 2023 - Present

•Engage 200+ community members and students monthly by executing education and outreach programming & events •Lead 50+ volunteers through restoration events, clean up events, and/or boat trips; metrics tracking •Content creation about MWK activities and event recaps •Water Quality Monitoring Program-Field Sampling 20+ sites (YSI-Exo Datasonde)-Lab Analysis- Data Entry •Engage 200+ community members and students monthly by executing education and outreach programming & events •Lead 50+ volunteers through restoration events, clean up events, and/or boat trips; metrics tracking •Content creation about MWK activities and event recaps •Water Quality Monitoring Program-Field Sampling 20+ sites (YSI-Exo Datasonde)-Lab Analysis- Data Entry

Event Specialist & Brand Ambassador

• Jun 2023 - Present

Sustainability Lead

• Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

• Collaborated with team of volunteers to execute sustainability and event operations throughout 3-day festival • Educated 2,000+ festival attendees on sustainability best practices and ocean health & conservation • Diverted 22.5 tons of trash/plastics from landfills through recycling and composting programs • Collaborated with Event and Operations Managers to coordinate logistics, audit, and setup for vendors • Collaborated with team of volunteers to execute sustainability and event operations throughout 3-day festival • Educated 2,000+ festival attendees on sustainability best practices and ocean health & conservation • Diverted 22.5 tons of trash/plastics from landfills through recycling and composting programs • Collaborated with Event and Operations Managers to coordinate logistics, audit, and setup for vendors

Research Intern

• Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

Project: Climate Drivers of Local Rainfall Variability• Analyzed 50+ years of historical rainfall station data for 3 stations identifying trends of large-scale climate drivers• Built interactive data visualizations in Python increasing viewing accessibility Key Accomplishments:• Determined colder than normal temperatures locally, leading to increases in station rainfall. [Increased rainfall is typically associated with warmer temperatures] This irregularity provides opportunity for further research and analysis to include impacts on significant environmental locations and resources, with the goal of accurate prediction for communities to be better able to make informed decisions on the use of their resources. Show less

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2022 - May 2022

RSM 672 Intro to Science Policy: Assessing and managing the risks posed by climate variability and change, particularly in the policy and political processes in Florida to identity the risks and possible actions -Managed course operations for 20 students ensuring timely grading, communication and resources-Coordinated 10 guest speakers from South Florida climate organizations to provide expert perspectives-Stimulated student engagement through interactive weekly blog discussions-Audited and tracked attendance/participation for % of overall grade Show less

Barista

• Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

-Handled 50+ customer orders per shift with accuracy and efficiency -Built rapport with customers to promote loyalty and increase monthly store revenue by 10% -Handled 50+ customer orders per shift with accuracy and efficiency -Built rapport with customers to promote loyalty and increase monthly store revenue by 10%

Dental Assistant

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

Facilitated day-to-day operations with the dental assistant team. Key Responsibilities: -Assisted with 20+ patient appointments daily to facilitate smooth work-flow for dentist -Educated 100+ patients on oral hygiene and preventive care to improve treatment outcomes -Mastered infection control, digital dental radiography, and iTero digital scanner within 2 months CPR & First Aid Certified South Dakota Dental X-Ray Certification Facilitated day-to-day operations with the dental assistant team. Key Responsibilities: -Assisted with 20+ patient appointments daily to facilitate smooth work-flow for dentist -Educated 100+ patients on oral hygiene and preventive care to improve treatment outcomes -Mastered infection control, digital dental radiography, and iTero digital scanner within 2 months CPR & First Aid Certified South Dakota Dental X-Ray Certification

Donor Center Technician

• Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

Key Responsibilities: -Performed 500+ donor suitability screenings monthly ensuring compliance with all procedures -Demonstrated care and empathy handling 50+ donor appointments daily in fast-paced environment -Maintained accurate records in donor database, mastered equipment operations and cross-trainings after 3 weeks CPR & First Aid Certified Key Responsibilities: -Performed 500+ donor suitability screenings monthly ensuring compliance with all procedures -Demonstrated care and empathy handling 50+ donor appointments daily in fast-paced environment -Maintained accurate records in donor database, mastered equipment operations and cross-trainings after 3 weeks CPR & First Aid Certified

Childcare Provider

• May 2015 - Jan 2018

-Designed over 100 engaging, play-based curriculum plans incorporating academic concepts to facilitate learning for up to 20 children ages 6 weeks to 12 years -Communicated with parents of up to 50 children regularly about daily activities, developmental milestones, and concerns; Maintained 100% compliance on all state licensing audits and inspections CPR & First Aid Certified -Designed over 100 engaging, play-based curriculum plans incorporating academic concepts to facilitate learning for up to 20 children ages 6 weeks to 12 years -Communicated with parents of up to 50 children regularly about daily activities, developmental milestones, and concerns; Maintained 100% compliance on all state licensing audits and inspections CPR & First Aid Certified

Server/Host/Kitchen

• Mar 2012 - May 2015

- Managed multiple fast-paced roles including hosting, serving, cashiering, barback, and kitchen assistance - Greeted and served on average 100+ guests per shift - Adapted smoothly to rapidly changing priorities and high-stress situations - Demonstrated ability to thrive in an intensely fast-paced and demanding environment - Managed multiple fast-paced roles including hosting, serving, cashiering, barback, and kitchen assistance - Greeted and served on average 100+ guests per shift - Adapted smoothly to rapidly changing priorities and high-stress situations - Demonstrated ability to thrive in an intensely fast-paced and demanding environment