Experience

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Biological Studies and Water Resource Planner

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  - Coordinates and directs studies that affect potential, proposed, or authorized water resource related civil works projects. To include flood protection, erosion control, storm protection, watershed assessment, and preservation and enhancement of wildlife resources. - Prepares various reports, study plans, environmental assessments, and other supplemental materials. - Coordinates and directs studies that affect potential, proposed, or authorized water resource related civil works projects. To include flood protection, erosion control, storm protection, watershed assessment, and preservation and enhancement of wildlife resources. - Prepares various reports, study plans, environmental assessments, and other supplemental materials.



University of Hawaii at Manoa

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Designed all components of a scientific study aimed at mitigating urban heat island effect• Performed literature review and subject matter expert interviews to expedite study timeline• Raised $2000 in funding for study construction and equipment purchase• Monitored and collected temperature variations over a 73 day period using excel and R tools;analyzed over 28K data points/presented to academic committee members• Converted data into tables, graphs, and maps for academic, public, and professional presentations.• Accurately prepared cost and time estimates for each phase; study remained under budget• Authored a white paper for city planners; detailed ambient air temperature effects of green roofs;extrapolated temperature reduction using a 75% implementation on commercial buildings Show less

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Authored an undergraduate thesis at the conclusion of the project titled “Resolving CarbonContributions in a Mangrove Estuary”; reviewed 15 journal articles and scientific reports to complete• Wrote a grant proposal resulting in $5000 awarded supporting field and laboratory research• Collected 50 soil and groundwater samples in compliance with standard procedures for laterelemental and nutrient analysis; analyzed samples in laboratory• Performed 3 week long field expeditions to gather data in a remote estuary• Used GIS to map and extrapolate the seasonal movement of groundwater in an estuary. Seasonalvariations in carbon export confirmed Show less

• Lab assistant

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Chemical Oceanography and Geology. Perform regular duties as required to include using gas chromatography and radon/radium detection equipment. Prepare and process samples. Interpret data. Field and bench experience. Familiarity in Microsoft Office Applications, Geospatial Information Systems (arcGIS), LabAssist,SimaPro, and UNIX



City and County of Honolulu

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  ntern for Office of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resiliency, Honolulu, HI Jan 2018 – May 2018• Reviewed and evaluated environmental assessments, technical reports, regulations, laws, andpublic policies for community and stakeholder outreach• Collaborated with stakeholders to set priorities for short and long term strategies in order toovercome climate change driven hardships• Analyzed trends in historical municipal water consumption data for efficiency changes related topolicy implementation• Surveyed construction sites for entryways of eroded sediment and pollution contamination intostorm water drains; evaluated storm drain mechanisms from city vendors• Synthesized environmental impact reports and studies for projected climate and surface waterImpacts; created powerpoint presentations based on findings Show less

• Intern for Office of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resiliency

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  • Reviewed and evaluated environmental assessments, technical reports, regulations, laws, andpublic policies for community and stakeholder outreach• Collaborated with stakeholders to set priorities for short and long term strategies in order toovercome climate change driven hardships• Analyzed trends in historical municipal water consumption data for efficiency changes related topolicy implementation• Surveyed construction sites for entryways of eroded sediment and pollution contamination intostorm water drains; evaluated storm drain mechanisms from city vendors• Synthesized environmental impact reports and studies for projected climate and surface waterImpacts; created powerpoint presentations based on findings Show less



Marine Corps Recruiting

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• MAGTF Planner

  • Aug 2010 - May 2014

• Helicopter Mechanic

  • Nov 2006 - Aug 2010

  • As the Work Center Supervisor; delegated tasks to 30 junior personnel in support of daily airfieldoperations; used knowledge of required time to complete and personnel abilities to redirect humanand material resources as operational situations changed; ensure tasks are properly understood• As a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) inspected over 300 preventative maintenance and repairactions; verify proper torquing of hardware using correct torque sequences; proper execution anddocumentation of procedures; inspect tool boxes and enforce strict tool control procedures• Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal• Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal• Meticulously performed over 300 aircraft inspections certifying aircraft as safe for flight• Developed safety, foreign object damage avoidance, and HAZMAT programs; oversaw training for50 personnel in each program; 0 violations reported in 2 years of being program manager• Performed semi annual inspections for program compliance; documented infractions and followedup on prescribed corrective actions Show less