Educational Instructor

• Apr 2022 - Present

Education Instructor for Space Center Houston programs and events including Space University, Star & STEM, Camp-Ins, Pop-Up Labs, and Fieldtrip Enhancement. Education Instructor for Space Center Houston programs and events including Space University, Star & STEM, Camp-Ins, Pop-Up Labs, and Fieldtrip Enhancement.

Temporary Associate

• Sep 2021 - May 2022

Well Site Geologist

• Jul 2019 - Sep 2021

Private firm providing mudlogging, geosteering, and advanced gas detection services for oil wells and drill sites across the US. • Analyze rock samples for grain size, roundness, porosity, cementation, fluorescence, and oil shows. • Responsible for monitoring equipment and troubleshooting issues onsite as needed. • Compile reports and logs of the well, and release final report to company, operations geologist, and clients. Private firm providing mudlogging, geosteering, and advanced gas detection services for oil wells and drill sites across the US. • Analyze rock samples for grain size, roundness, porosity, cementation, fluorescence, and oil shows. • Responsible for monitoring equipment and troubleshooting issues onsite as needed. • Compile reports and logs of the well, and release final report to company, operations geologist, and clients.

Telescope Retail Assistant

• Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

- Retail assistant for high-end optical instruments including binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and nautical equipment. - Brands include Takahashi, Celeston, Meade, Swarovski, Vortex, and Labomed and others. - Sold astrophotography equipment and accessories including CMOS, CCD, filters, and adapters. - Retail assistant for high-end optical instruments including binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and nautical equipment. - Brands include Takahashi, Celeston, Meade, Swarovski, Vortex, and Labomed and others. - Sold astrophotography equipment and accessories including CMOS, CCD, filters, and adapters.

Specimen Processor

• Mar 2016 - Dec 2018

Medical lab specializing in processing phlebotomy, microbiology, and radiology specimens in the New England area.- Coordinated with phlebotomists to receive, process, and quality check specimens brought in for testing.- Specimens included blood, microbiology, urine, and PCR's. - Utilized lab equipment such as Previ Isola and Cennexus Systems to prepare samples and troubleshoot as necessary.

HR Assistant

• Dec 2014 - Mar 2016

Filing, answering phone calls, phone screens, data entry, answering emails, new hire/termination paperwork, assisting payroll with mileage sheets, per diem receptionist, and other duties as needed.

Astronomy Workshop Coordinator

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2018

Assisted with setup, assembly, and presentation of astronomy activities to private groups and field trip attendees. Activities included spectroscopy, Jupiterian densities, Scale of the Solar System, Planetary Textures, Crater Creator, and others as needed per the Observatory Manager.

Undergraduate Researcher

• Sep 2016 - May 2017

Exoplanetary research involving Tabby's Star (WTF Star) during Fall 2016 semestery. - Observe Tabby’s Star, processing images with MaximDL and TheSky 6 programs including biases, flats, darks, and RVB.- Presented findings at Spring 2017 Symposium.

Exhibit Center Assistant (promoted from Volunteer)

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

• Support the operations of the Ocean Science Exhibit Center • Assist with public events and provide visitors with information on WHOI programs & activities. • Restock gift shop inventory and manage cash register • Support the operations of the Ocean Science Exhibit Center • Assist with public events and provide visitors with information on WHOI programs & activities. • Restock gift shop inventory and manage cash register

Telescope Technician

• Jan 2012 - May 2015

- Telescope Technician assisting with weekly public outreach sessions and telescope assembly/disassembly. - Workshop assistant during private events - coordinated educational stations and led presentations when necessary. - Manned stations during special events including Mars Opposition (200 attendees) and Solar Eclipse 2017 (1700 attendees).

Biology Collections Assistant Curator

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2013

- Unpacked Biology Collections after transfer to new science building. - Assessed formaldehyde jars, resin preservations, botanicals, sea shells/corals/echinoderms, animal skeletons/skulls, and taxidermy for condition and replacement if needed.- Catalogued specimens for record-keeping and future transition to barcode system.