Experience

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Biological Scientist I

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Responsible for processing responses to the State Reef Fish Survey, as well as preparing the surveys for printing and mailing, selecting the survey recipients, and managing the day-to-day operations of the survey. The State Reef Fish Survey is a statewide data collection program aimed at improving the precision and timeliness of catch and effort estimates for various reef fish species in the State of Florida. Responsible for processing responses to the State Reef Fish Survey, as well as preparing the surveys for printing and mailing, selecting the survey recipients, and managing the day-to-day operations of the survey. The State Reef Fish Survey is a statewide data collection program aimed at improving the precision and timeliness of catch and effort estimates for various reef fish species in the State of Florida.



Hillsborough County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Park Ranger

  • Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  Responsible for the maintenance and operation of safe and pristine park environments.Providing excellent public education experiences.Monitoring park grounds, collecting park entry and other related fees.Conducting environmental nature and interpretative programs. Responsible for the maintenance and operation of safe and pristine park environments.Providing excellent public education experiences.Monitoring park grounds, collecting park entry and other related fees.Conducting environmental nature and interpretative programs.



Seaside Seabird Sanctuary

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Aviary Hospital Assistant

  • Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

  Assistant to experienced sanctuary staff in the day-to-day care of hundreds of sick and injured seabirds and songbirds. Trained resident raptor handler and tour guide. -Monitoring of animal health and well-being with record keeping and documentation of animals in my care.-Assisted with veterinarian care and distribution of medications. -Safely transported birds on and off property for events and collaborations. -Preparation and distribution of food to residents and patients on property while following dietary protocols.-Habitat maintenance and construction.



Trip's Diner

• Server

  • Apr 2019 - Nov 2021

  Communicated orders and information with customers in person and over the phone toaccomplish a comfortable, enjoyable family environment with great food and amemorable experience. Communicated orders and information with customers in person and over the phone toaccomplish a comfortable, enjoyable family environment with great food and amemorable experience.



Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Sea Turtle Migration Research Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  Worked on the laboratory component of a research project on sea turtle migration connectivity using stable isotope analysis of non-viable unhatched eggs. Prepared biological samples for stable isotope analysis. After preparations were complete, the samples were freeze dried and then dry grinded for accelerated solvent extraction. I organized samples, recorded data entries, and proofed data for accuracy. Worked on the laboratory component of a research project on sea turtle migration connectivity using stable isotope analysis of non-viable unhatched eggs. Prepared biological samples for stable isotope analysis. After preparations were complete, the samples were freeze dried and then dry grinded for accelerated solvent extraction. I organized samples, recorded data entries, and proofed data for accuracy.



University of South Florida St. Petersburg

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Compass Student Experience Head Staff

  • Feb 2019 - May 2020

  Student head staff member assisting a team of 4 professional staff members to provideleadership development opportunities and guidance to 4 Transfer Peer Coaches. Create and co-facilitate Peer Coach staff meetings and development trainings with the Program Coordinator. Assisted in teaching a semester long Leadership Fundamentals class.

• Peer Coach

  • Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

  Student leader and mentor to First-Year and Transfer students. Providing support to my fellow peers in their transition into USF through conversations based around involvement, belonging, and academics. Wrote a weekly newsletter providing students with information about upcoming campus events, transitional theories, and advice from one student to another.

• Program Team Member

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

  Event planner for the Compass Student Experience office at USF, worked as a team and individually to provide the student body with campus traditions and engaging educational programs. Community outreach, graphic design, and creating event "Day of Show" itinerary. Programming Team Member of the semester, Fall 2017



George C. McGough Nature Park

• Summer Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Childcare and guided nature tours with children ages 6-12 around the preserve through mangrove forests, forest canopies, and Florida wetlands. • Assisted in leading arts and crafts projects with other counselors as well as contacting guests speakers who would give talks about birds of prey and reptiles to campers.• Chaperone for camp field trips with an educational learning outcome. • Childcare and guided nature tours with children ages 6-12 around the preserve through mangrove forests, forest canopies, and Florida wetlands. • Assisted in leading arts and crafts projects with other counselors as well as contacting guests speakers who would give talks about birds of prey and reptiles to campers.• Chaperone for camp field trips with an educational learning outcome.