Research Geologist

• mar. de 2021 - - actualidad

Independently plan and conduct basic and applied research relating to Indiana's natural resources at regional to site-specific scale. Studies of groundwater quantity and quality, aquifer delineation in bedrock and glacial landscapes, and reservoir characterization for oil, gas, and carbon sequestration. Geologic and aquifer mapping, monitoring, evaluation through on-site testing, remote sensing, geophysics, and geochemistry; the assessment of surface water-groundwater interactions using geochemical modeling or isotopic and other tracers; characterization of geologic media in the field and lab using contemporary approaches in petrology, geochemistry, and isotopes; and the use of geospatial data to design and utilize geodatabases for mapping and analysis on a variety of platforms

Hydrologist

• feb. de 2009 - - actualidad

I performed hydrologic investigations into the local watersheds for location, fate, and remediation of non-point source and point source pollutants. I assist in the development of watershed management plans, geospatial relationships of physical properties, and Best Management Practices (BMPs) while participating in the land management planning processes. I have performed cost-effective analysis of the placement of BMPs in various landuses via dynamic hydrologic modeling. I am available to respond to questions in reference to the hydrological properties of the watersheds. I assist in the collection water samples and physical parameters at monitoring sites along with developing sampling strategies. I am tasked with the collection of original data, assemblage of previously collected records, and analysis and evaluation of the assembled data. This position required me to have a knowledge of a wide range of hydrologic concepts, principles, and methods applicable to varied and complex problems that included diverse geologic, biologic, chemical, or other environmental conditions with varying hydrologic processes. It also required knowledge of applicable environmental statutes and regulations.

Conservation Administrator/Engineer

• jul. de 2016 - mar. de 2021

I serve as Conservation Administrator and Engineer for County Commissioners, Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), responsible for providing soil and water conservation technical services to rural and urban landowners/users, providing day-to–day direction of district operations, and supervising district employees. I serve as Conservation Administrator and Engineer for County Commissioners, Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), responsible for providing soil and water conservation technical services to rural and urban landowners/users, providing day-to–day direction of district operations, and supervising district employees.

Hydrogeologist

• abr. de 2013 - jul. de 2016

My position is responsible for assessing Indiana’s ground water resource availability. My duties require me to be proficiency in data analysis, map preparation, technical writing, and public presentation. My position acts as a technical advisor and provides direct assistance to other state agencies and various county health and planning agencies regarding problems related to groundwater availability, flow, and quality conditions. My position prepares and reviews detailed hydrogeologic reports and maps for publication; performs technical assessments related to ground and surface water interactions, and water resource management; participates in and/or supervises development of water supplies for facilities administered by other divisions within DNR in coordination with the Division of Engineering; participates in pump tests and analysis of data; and perform related work.

Adjunct Professor

• ene. de 2014 - dic. de 2015

Watershed Coordinator

• ene. de 2011 - mar. de 2013

Designed a Watershed Management Program (WMP) to ensure compliance with appropriate federal, state, and local laws associated with the identification, management, and quality of water resources by using a series of cooperative, iterative steps to characterize existing conditions, identify and prioritize problems, define management objectives, develop protection or remediation strategies, and implement and adapt selected actions as necessary. Outlining the budget, priorities, goals, and implementation timeline and strategies that will be utilize to improve water quality; Responsible for guiding local compliance with Clean Water Act through research, surveys, outreach, and evaluation of local impact on water resources on or near Lost River Watershed.

OSM Intern

• jun. de 2010 - ago. de 2010

10-week internship to develop a 3-year OSM/VISTA project and volunteer position while helping the West Central Indiana Watershed Alliance with abandoned mine land (AML) identification and classification, developing a stream sampling strategy, and defining septic suitability for the area. 10-week internship to develop a 3-year OSM/VISTA project and volunteer position while helping the West Central Indiana Watershed Alliance with abandoned mine land (AML) identification and classification, developing a stream sampling strategy, and defining septic suitability for the area.

Field Technician/Research Assistant

• 2001 - 2005

I was a member of research team assembled to determine the fate of E. coli pollution numerically and spatially through the use of hydrologic settings in northern Indiana. I assembled GIS data, determined watershed characteristics for use in numerical modeling, numerically simulated and calibrated bacterial and water transport in selected watersheds, and analyzing and interpreting stream flow data to developing forecasts. With this position, I applied established scientific techniques to investigate and analyze problems associated with bacterial contamination within watersheds that drain to Lake Michigan in the vicinity of public beaches. I had to investigate and analyze discrete aspects of more complex problems within the watershed. This position required me to have knowledge of a wide range of hydrologic concepts, principles, and methods applicable to varying hydrologic processes.I was, also, a member of water resources research teams with various projects and data collection sites. I assisted senior members of the team in design and analysis of hydrologic projects focusing on surface water quality and ground water quality. Our projects included: water quality and quantity investigations within a forested state park in a dune land complex; fate of nitrates in groundwater within the vicinity of confined feeding operations, farm fields, levees, and a major rivers in southern Indiana; and vadose zone groundwater quality and quantity assessments. I assessed and evaluated diverse conditions using various sampling procedures, equipment and analysis methods I preformed site selection, set up, water and data collection, data assembly, and maintained data from field notes, data loggers, auto-samplers, and water samples. I programmed and calibrated data loggers and field instruments. I was instrumental in gathering valuable data for further research into the complex issues of these areas.

Lab Instructor/ Assistant Instructor

• ago. de 2002 - jun. de 2004

Instructed 65 students per semester in the mechanics of introductory geology. Also, instructed 15 senior level students in the principles and field methods of geomorphology. Instructed 65 students per semester in the mechanics of introductory geology. Also, instructed 15 senior level students in the principles and field methods of geomorphology.

Hydrology Intern

• may. de 2003 - dic. de 2003

This internship through the Student Conservation Association placed me at the US Geological Survey Great Lakes Science Center in Porter, Indiana. I worked under the Ecologist and Branch Chief, Dr. Richard Whitman, in introducing hydrologic investigations into their ongoing research into E.coli occurrence within the vicinity of Lake Michigan. Meanwhile, I developed skills in bacterial experiments in a variety of settings. I was tasked with developing watershed and hydrological experiments from conception to completion. This involved developing and writing proposals for experiments, collection of data, gathering historic data, analyzing of field and laboratory data, assembling data, and concluding on results. With this, I collected water and biological samples from lakes, rivers, bogs, and wetlands and sediment samples from rivers, floodplains, lake bottoms, beaches, and uplands. I helped writing and editing peer review journal articles and professional papers. The publication of “Solar and Temporal Effects on Escherichia coli Concentration at a Great Lakes Swimming Beach” in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 70, No. 7, p. 4276-4285 was an accomplishment made through this internship.

Lab Instructor/ Assistant Instructor

• ago. de 2000 - dic. de 2000

Instructed 30 students in the mechanics of introductory geology Instructed 30 students in the mechanics of introductory geology

Laboratory Assistant

• sept. de 1999 - dic. de 2000

Examined cores of igneous rock and soil for anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility Examined cores of igneous rock and soil for anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility

Laboratory Assistant

• ene. de 1999 - sept. de 1999

Analyzed sediment samples through a sediment spectrometer Analyzed sediment samples through a sediment spectrometer

Laboratory Assistant

• ago. de 1998 - ene. de 1999

Organized mineral tray collection and set up computing laboratory

Laboratory Assistant

• ago. de 1998 - ene. de 1999

Organized mineral tray collection and set up computing laboratory