Experience

City of Hattiesburg

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planner

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  -Site Plan and Pre-Application Review-Sign permit review-Certificates of zoning compliance -Zoning and land use inquiries-Public Hearings for the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment -NFIP Community Rating System (CRS) program coordination



The University of Southern Mississippi

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Provided support on several different projects in the biogeography laboratory, primarily focusing on processing sediment samples for paleopalynological research• Desoto National Forest, Black Creek Oxbow Past Climate Reconstruction: Aided in the collection, storage, and processing of oxbow lake sediment cores for pollen history reconstruction for the Forestry Department for reconciliation with other climate proxies for the region • Desoto National Forest, Buttercup Flats Pitcher Plant Bog Fire History Reconstruction: Processed collected samples for data for statistical analysis of fire frequency• Underwater Forest in Gulf of Mexico, Past Climate Reconstruction: Processed collected sediment for later analysis by palynologist • Other duties include ordering lab/research supplies and facilitating field trips

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

• Sustainability Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Researched feasible green infrastructure stormwater management practices that could be employed on campus• Inventoried green infrastructure and low-impact development currently used on campus• Created user-friendly presentations and fact sheets regarding stormwater pollution, issues and solutions in stormwater management, and sustainable stormwater management techniques for the USM Physical Plant website, per MDEQ requirements• Assessed and documented problem areas on the campus that could be remediated using green. infrastructure practices to decrease water volumes and improve runoff quality• Began outlining a draft for a stormwater pollution prevention plan for the college• Researched alternative parking lot designs that would promote sustainable, low-impact development and decrease runoff issues as campus expands and grows



Thirsty Hippo

• United States
• Hospitality

• Kitchen Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2017

• Line Cook

  • May 2013 - Sep 2013



HealthSpring, A Cigna Company

• HR Support Analyst

  • Dec 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Maintained employee information in the Human Resource Information System (HRIS)• Performed new employee orientation• Scheduled interviews and pre-employment screenings for job candidates• Calculated the monthly turnover report• Addressed employee concerns and issues• Assisted employees in filing FMLA, short-term disability, and workers’ compensation claims• Provided support for the generalists and trainers



Susan G. Komen for the Cure

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Volunteer

  • Mar 2011 - Nov 2011

  -Assisted team with analyzing and organizing data for the 2011 Community Profile report-Assessed the availability of women’s health services in North Georgia and Southeast Tennessee region-Gathered and interpreted data from phone, internet, and written surveys to report on perceived inadequacies of healthcare availabilities in the region