Experience

Underwood and Associates, Inc.

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Restoration Designer

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  -Work directly with Design Principals and Project Managers to design, document, and implement projects-Perform various design tasks including site visits, analysis, site layout, grading, cost estimates, permit applications, engineering, modeling, and renderings of ecological restoration and landscaping projects-Develop planting plans and coordinate planting efforts of construction projects; supervise volunteers-Coordinate with clients and project partners, perform community outreach, and lead project tours-Assist in the development of project proposals and grant applications; Participate in and present at regional events and conferences -Perform site survey, including forest and wetland delineations, support construction activities as-needed-Supervise and train interns; assist in orientation and training of new employees -Support native plant nursery operations through field activities and planning

• Project Coordinator

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2022

  Liaison between office and field staff to support the procurement, design, construction and maintenance of stream restoration, living shorelines, wetland creation, and habitat restoration projects.-Work directly with project managers to support construction projects including procuring, ordering and receiving material, record-keeping, accounting, writing daily project reports, and other tasks as-needed-Review and edit planting plans; coordinate project planting efforts and native plant nursery operations-Lead project tours and site visits; supervise volunteers to support planting and invasive species removal efforts-Perform routine inspection of projects as required by permits to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies-Perform pre- and post- site survey work, including stakeout, vegetation surveys and monitoring efforts-Assist in preparation of grant applications and project proposals, including cost estimates-Design project signage, create informational content and project summaries, support outreach efforts



MARYLAND FORESTRY BOARDS FOUNDATION INC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow

  • Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  -Conduct policy research and produce a report to guide Maryland lawmakers in the development of legislation to promote private landowners to practice forest conservation activities-Participate in quarterly forestry board meetings-Assist in the promotion and development of monthly Forest Policy Webinar series -Perform marketing and outreach activities to promote the Natural Resources Careers Camp (NRCC) program -Conduct policy research and produce a report to guide Maryland lawmakers in the development of legislation to promote private landowners to practice forest conservation activities-Participate in quarterly forestry board meetings-Assist in the promotion and development of monthly Forest Policy Webinar series -Perform marketing and outreach activities to promote the Natural Resources Careers Camp (NRCC) program



Sociedad Ambiente Marino Inc

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Seasonal volunteer work to support coral reef restoration efforts Seasonal volunteer work to support coral reef restoration efforts



University of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer- Maryland Master Gardener

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  UME Master Gardeners are volunteers who combine their love of plants, people, and the environment to help residents in their communities solve problems and make environmentally-sound decisions. Master Gardeners educate residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. UME Master Gardeners are volunteers who combine their love of plants, people, and the environment to help residents in their communities solve problems and make environmentally-sound decisions. Master Gardeners educate residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities.



Civic Works

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

• Americorps Member

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Farm Educator at Real Food Farm, a program of Civic Works- Assist in the propagation, production, maintenance and harvest of vegetable, fruit, and herb crops- Supervise anywhere from 5- 30 volunteers, service learning groups, and field trips on an urban farm in Clifton Park - Create curriculum that meets Next Generation Science Standards to engage students in hands-on learning opportunities on the farm and in the classroom- Design and build signage to provide visitors with a more interactive learning experience - Develop and lead community compost workshop; coordinate development and maintenance of compost system - Design landscape plan to improve curb appeal, manage stormwater, and provide habitat for native wildlife



Chesapeake BaySavers Foundation

• Environmental Services

• Program Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  Serve as main staff for small non-profit and lobbying organization with goal of restoring the Chesapeake Bay oyster population- Develop and direct outreach, education, and conservation activities- Perform grant writing and reporting activities to support organization's programming- Submit written testimony to support Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration and protection efforts - Foster partnerships to complete grant-funded living shoreline project at the Annapolis Maritime Museum- Direct and execute annual fundraising event, which raised more than $50,000 in 2015 and more than $80,000 in 2016 - Recruit and direct supportive staff and volunteers to implement outreach and restoration programming, and execute annual fundraising event



Blue Water Baltimore

• United States
• Environmental Quality Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Nursery Assistant

  • Mar 2015 - Nov 2015

  Grow and sell native plants to residential and wholesale customers, and provide plants to support Blue Water Baltimore restoration programs- Propagate and maintain healthy plants - Assist in the production, maintenance and display of nursery stock- Plan for and supervise volunteers in the production of plants and nursery maintenance- Prepare for frequent spring and fall native plant sales events- Create informational signage to provide customers with a unique shopping experience - Provide exceptional customer service, including recommendations of species based on individual customer needs

• Development Assistant

  • Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

  - Assist the Development Director in planning and implementing fundraising activities that retain and enhance current streams of revenue, and in developing new opportunities- Support community outreach programs, including leading rain barrel workshops - Work with restoration team to perform "water audits" to assess residential stormwater runoff challenges



Maryland Department of Natural Resources

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Crew Chief

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Supervise a crew of 5-7 YouthWorks employees in the Maryland Conservation Job Corps - Train youth crew members to develop job skills in various fields including carpentry, construction, trail blazing, invasive species removal, landscaping, customer service, and project management- Work with crew members to develop values of teamwork, environmental stewardship, professionalism and time management- Enforce a strict code of conduct; provide written and verbal counseling to crew members who violate the code- Record attendance and provide daily written report including metrics of activities performed

• Intern

  • Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

  - Assist with development of resources to support Children in Nature and Nature Play Space initiatives, including grant writing and reporting and website and social media updates- Create fact sheets and digital content to promote Maryland's Nature Play Spaces- Review local land use and growth policies for consistency with climate resiliency- Organize annual Sustainable Growth Challenge - Assist with development of resources to support Children in Nature and Nature Play Space initiatives, including grant writing and reporting and website and social media updates- Create fact sheets and digital content to promote Maryland's Nature Play Spaces- Review local land use and growth policies for consistency with climate resiliency- Organize annual Sustainable Growth Challenge



St. Mary's College of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Sustainability Intern

  • Nov 2013 - May 2014

  - Organize and manage campus composting and recycling programs- Recruit and supervise volunteers to assist in weekly food waste collection and drop-off, including maintenance of compost at campus farm - Occasionally support campus farm team in production and maintenance of produce - Coordinate campus greening efforts, including rain garden planting and maintenance - Facilitate environmental stewardship and outreach events- Participate in tabling at local St. Mary's River Festival to promote Office of Sustainability goals