Experience

West Michigan Environmental Action Council

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Water Programs Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Grand Rapids Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• NGICP Instructor

  • Dec 2019 - Jan 2021



Grand Valley Metropolitan Council (GVMC)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Watershed Ecologist

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

  Watershed management, stream/river restoration, green infrastructure and environmental education. Watershed management, stream/river restoration, green infrastructure and environmental education.



Grand Valley State University/Grand Valley Metropolitan Council

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2019



Grand Valley State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor of Biology

  • Aug 2012 - May 2017

  General Biology labs and lecture instruction. General Biology labs and lecture instruction.



John Ball Zoo

• Zoo Interpreter

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Animal and Conservation Education, Ambassador Animal Handling, Interactive Experiences Facilitator for the summer! Animal and Conservation Education, Ambassador Animal Handling, Interactive Experiences Facilitator for the summer!



Professional Education Services Group

• Substitute Teacher

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2015



Hope Network

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Assistant

  • May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Supervise Program Instructors during Day Programming; working with Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Coordination of Services for Individuals within the Community (i.e. volunteer sites).

• Program Instructor

  • Dec 2008 - May 2012

  Teach, Train, Guide, Model and Implement individualized programming for adults with developmental disabilities in a center-based, community-based setting.

• Lead Residential Instructor

  • Nov 2006 - Dec 2008

  Teach, Train, Model, Guide and care directly for adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting; implemented programs (i.e. activities of daily living), assisted in setting up clinical appointments for individuals, maintained medication schedules and regimens, provided transportation for residents



Indian Trails Camp

• Program Staff/Activity Leader, Head Counselor, Counselor, Kitchen Staff

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Summer camp activities for people with disabilities; supervision of camp counselors; preparation of meals for campers and staff. Summer camp activities for people with disabilities; supervision of camp counselors; preparation of meals for campers and staff.