Experience

Sierra Research Laboratories

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Laboratory Technician

  • May 2022 - Present

  Research Laboratory Technician at Sierra Research Laboratories Research Laboratory Technician at Sierra Research Laboratories


Sit Means Sit Dog Training
• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Dog Trainer/Kennel Technician

  • Feb 2022 - Apr 2022


Dogtopia

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Rover/Canine Coach

  • Mar 2020 - Feb 2022

  Actively monitors and manages a room of up to 24 dogs of varying sizes and temperaments with the goal of maintaining a clean and safe play environment • Monitors canine body language and behavior to ensure all dogs are happy and content • Implements appropriate preventative measures in response to concerning canine body language • Manages unfavorable behavior with the dogs’ safety as the top priority • Simultaneously maintains a clean work environment by dusting crates, wiping down play structures with disinfectant, sweeping, and mopping • Performs basic canine husbandry, such as feeding, cleaning, applying medication, and satisfying any other individual needs Show less



University of California, Davis

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Waterfowl Aviary Technician, Intern

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  Responsible for basic husbandry of captive waterfowl and assisted in morphological data collection and entry• Monitored the health and wellbeing of several ducks, comprised of 8 species• Identified individual ducks by color bands on each of their legs• Handled, transported, and weighed ducks • Measured tarsus and culmen length on each bird using digital calipers• Accurately entered data on an excel spreadsheet• Drained, cleaned, and refilled pools• Provided sufficient amount of food and water Show less

• Wood Duck Research Assistant, Intern

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

  Assisted with annual study of intraspecific nest parasitism in wood ducks• Carefully handled, weighed, and took measurements of delicate wood duck ducklings• Marked and measured the length and width of wood duck eggs• Entered data in the field using both a notebook and iPad• Performed general maintenance on wood duck nest boxes



California Waterfowl Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Hunt Camp Participant

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  Received training in bird identification, waterfowl ecology, wetland restoration, wildlife management, and firearm safety (3-day program) • Accurately identified various species of waterfowl in highly foggy conditions • Learned how to use and maintain a shotgun and bow • Exhibited patience and endured cold, wet conditions during early morning 6-hour duck hunt • Acquired knowledge in wildlife management and wetland restoration • Socialized and dined with many waterfowl biologists, hunters, and wildland managers • Selected as one of 15 applicants from a total of 35 applications to participate in the camp. Show less



University of California Office of the President

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Wildlife Biologist, Intern

  • Apr 2017 - May 2017

  50-day intensive field research immersion, undertaken in wilderness areas across California • Received hands-on training and experience in ecological research • Assisted in trapping and banding tricolored blackbirds at Sedgwick Reserve • Designed and implemented a study on desert predator abundance in relation to areas of varying human use using trail cameras at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park • Developed and conducted an experiment on rodent vigilance while foraging in recently burned and unburned oak woodland habitats at McLaughlin Natural Reserve • Designed and performed a study on how mule deer meadow visitation varied by time of day using a point-count method at Angelo Coast Range Reserve • Collaborated and worked efficiently and effectively in research teams of up to 8 members • Hiked roughly 3 to 8 miles daily in sometimes extremely hot, cold, dry, or wet conditions while carrying heavy research equipment • Entered and analyzed data using JMP statistical software • Orally presented at least 5 research proposals and reports • Authored and coauthored two scientific research papers respectively • Acknowledged by supervisors for proficient utilization and maintenance of trail cameras for use in wildlife research • Selected as one of 5 representatives of UC Davis in this program, which selects students from among 9 different University of California schools Show less

• Greater Sage-Grouse Research Assistant, Intern

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  Conducted video analysis of greater sage-grouse breeding behavior • Carefully observed greater sage-grouse leks on a computer monitor for 2-3 hours, 3 days a week • Collected data on when certain breeding behaviors occurred, such as successful and attempted copulations • Accurately identified the location each behavior took place based on a grid of PVC pipes placed in the field Conducted video analysis of greater sage-grouse breeding behavior • Carefully observed greater sage-grouse leks on a computer monitor for 2-3 hours, 3 days a week • Collected data on when certain breeding behaviors occurred, such as successful and attempted copulations • Accurately identified the location each behavior took place based on a grid of PVC pipes placed in the field