Environmental Solutions Analyst

• Dec 2021 - Present

Biological Science Technician

• Mar 2020 - Dec 2021

Actively managed forest habitat and wildlife populations at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Conducted breeding bird surveys, bald eagle surveys, threatened species management, invasive species control, feral hog eradication, wildland fire operations, open land management, and monitoring and reporting. Engaged with public during big game hunting seasons and open prairie experiences. Actively managed forest habitat and wildlife populations at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Conducted breeding bird surveys, bald eagle surveys, threatened species management, invasive species control, feral hog eradication, wildland fire operations, open land management, and monitoring and reporting. Engaged with public during big game hunting seasons and open prairie experiences.

Peace Corps Volunteer Leader

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

• Managed provincial support for 38 Peace Corps Volunteers. • Prepared quarterly travel plans, monthly reports, and weekly communications, leading to reduced turnaround time on requests. • Drafted financial reports, quotations, and purchase lists. Re-wrote purchase lists to maximize spending power.

Rural Aquaculture Extension Agent

• Feb 2017 - Aug 2018

o Supported fish farmers in rural Zambia to create and maintain healthy aquaculture businesses. Promoted the integration of agriculture and animal husbandry with aquaculture Additionally, o Created women's groups to teach child nutrition, malaria prevention, water and sanitation, income generation activities, and gender equality o Led HIV education and prevention sessions with youth o Served as grant coordinator and provincial representative on Peace Corps Zambia's Malaria… Show more o Supported fish farmers in rural Zambia to create and maintain healthy aquaculture businesses. Promoted the integration of agriculture and animal husbandry with aquaculture Additionally, o Created women's groups to teach child nutrition, malaria prevention, water and sanitation, income generation activities, and gender equality o Led HIV education and prevention sessions with youth o Served as grant coordinator and provincial representative on Peace Corps Zambia's Malaria Committee. Represented Zambia at Peace Corps Africa's Stomp Out Malaria Bootcamp in December 2017

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

o Taught introductory biology and field ecology laboratory courses o Created curriculum and assessments o Mentored students on academic progress and extracurricular goals o Taught introductory biology and field ecology laboratory courses o Created curriculum and assessments o Mentored students on academic progress and extracurricular goals

Assistant Instructor

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

o Supervised children at day camp, educated youth about various science-related topics o Assisted camp instructors and staff with maintenance tasks o Supervised children at day camp, educated youth about various science-related topics o Assisted camp instructors and staff with maintenance tasks

Animal Caretaker

• Feb 2012 - Nov 2012

Volunteer Animal Caretaker (February 2012 to November 2012), Port Elizabeth, South Africa o Worked at South African Marine Rehabilitation and Education Center o Cared for marine birds, especially African Penguins o Additional duties included giving medicine, preparing food, admitting and rescuing stranded sea life, cleaning animals and enclosures, record-keeping, and education about marine life Volunteer Animal Caretaker (February 2012 to November 2012), Port Elizabeth, South Africa o Worked at South African Marine Rehabilitation and Education Center o Cared for marine birds, especially African Penguins o Additional duties included giving medicine, preparing food, admitting and rescuing stranded sea life, cleaning animals and enclosures, record-keeping, and education about marine life

Compost Operator

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

Compost Operator (2011), Humboldt State University Associated Programs, Arcata, CA o Worked with the H.S.U. Waste Reduction and Resource Awareness Program o Maintained a site that processed the University dorms’ compostable waste o Kept records of site and creatively handled problems in composting process o Educated students about waste reduction and diversion, as well as composting Compost Operator (2011), Humboldt State University Associated Programs, Arcata, CA o Worked with the H.S.U. Waste Reduction and Resource Awareness Program o Maintained a site that processed the University dorms’ compostable waste o Kept records of site and creatively handled problems in composting process o Educated students about waste reduction and diversion, as well as composting