Staff Geoscientist III

• Mar 2018 - Present

Field Geologist

• Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

• Provide recommendations to subcontractors and consulting with clients in the field during the earthwork phase of construction on commercial and residential sites• Inspection and testing of construction materials, stable controlled compaction, and other inspections using specialized tools• Preparation of technical daily field reports to clients while performing quality assurance/quality control, exercising exceptional safety practices • Provide recommendations to subcontractors and consulting with clients in the field during the earthwork phase of construction on commercial and residential sites• Inspection and testing of construction materials, stable controlled compaction, and other inspections using specialized tools• Preparation of technical daily field reports to clients while performing quality assurance/quality control, exercising exceptional safety practices

Environmental Education Intern

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

A NSF-funded project that forms a unique team, “ENERGY-NET”, comprised of geoscientists and learning researchers from the University of Pittsburgh with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History• Educated and discussed environmental issues with underserved youth in Pittsburgh Schools• Planned lessons focused on environmental topics that affect the Pittsburgh area• Oversaw creation of exhibit in Carnegie Museum of Natural History focused on Air Quality issues A NSF-funded project that forms a unique team, “ENERGY-NET”, comprised of geoscientists and learning researchers from the University of Pittsburgh with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History• Educated and discussed environmental issues with underserved youth in Pittsburgh Schools• Planned lessons focused on environmental topics that affect the Pittsburgh area• Oversaw creation of exhibit in Carnegie Museum of Natural History focused on Air Quality issues

Geology Undergradute Research Assistant

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

• Contributed to research with experienced PhD students on the topic of paleoclimate research• Responsibilities included performing tests such as LOI (Loss of Ignition), which included a 10-hour process of burning core samples at various temperatures in order to measure total organic carbon (TOC) and total inorganic carbon (TIC) of a sample• Imaging and sampling glacial lake sediment cores for analysis; preparing surface sediment samples for Gamma spectroscopy analysis; radiocarbon dating chemical pretreatment using the acid-base-acid (ABA) method• Managed research data and sorting into correct files using Microsoft Office programs, labeling sample vials while maintaining a clean and orderly lab environment