Experience

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority

• United States
• Utilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Environmental Analyst

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  I am currently working as an environmental analyst for the Cape Fear area. My job is to collect and analyze the drinking water and wastewater of the area through field work, lab tests, and data collection. I am currently working as an environmental analyst for the Cape Fear area. My job is to collect and analyze the drinking water and wastewater of the area through field work, lab tests, and data collection.



Gallatin Veterinary Hospital

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Assistant

  • Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  Assisted practice with patients as needed. Performed administrative tasks and reception duties including answering phones, scheduling, and managing records. Assisted practice with patients as needed. Performed administrative tasks and reception duties including answering phones, scheduling, and managing records.



National Park Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shorebird Biologist

  • Mar 2021 - Sep 2021

  In this role, I monitored nesting, migrating, and staging shorebirds while implementing management measures to ensure protection of species. Using GIS software, I was able to record geographic data regarding nest and colony locations while assisting with preparation of the annual report through data entry and organization. I worked with my team to erect miles of symbolic fencing, signage, and predator exclosures while assessing habitat environments to identify any potential threats. This was done to ensure that protection measures taken for sensitive and special status species met the requirements of Endangered Species Acts, park policies, state and federal management guidelines, and the operation of the Off-Road Vehicle Corridor. I also coordinated with law enforcement in managing off-road vehicles, dog-walking, and other recreation activities in order to comply with management strategies. I also supervised and directed shorebird monitoring interns on proper surveying techniques. Show less



U.S. Forest Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biological Science Technician

  • May 2020 - Sep 2020

  In this position, I helped manage and protect threatened species including the Northern Goshawk, Spotted Owl, and Fisher through field observations, data collection, and reporting in Northern California. Habitat environments were assessed by collecting field data on wildlife habitat and vegetation, species condition, location, and status for habitat management and improvement plans. I set-up and refreshed game cameras to record and establish occupied habitats for Fishers. I played an integral role in providing technical support by collecting data for the development of wildlife management plans and wildlife needs for environmental analysis reports. Field work was completed through 4-6 day trips in the backcountry with miles of hiking carrying up to 50 lb packs. Show less

• Wildlife Management Intern

  • Apr 2019 - Sep 2019

  Through this position, I assisted in managing and protecting state and federally protected shorebird species including Piping Plover, American Oystercatcher, and Least Terns through habitat project work, browse surveying, monitoring, data collection, data analyzing, and research. This was done by identifying signs of shorebird nesting, courtship, nest predation, and territorial activities. As well as finding and recording nest locations for all breeding shorebird species as well as shorebird chick broods throughout development in order to determine fledging as well as causes of mortality. Field work included erecting miles of symbolic fencing, signage, and predator exclosures throughout the seashore while assessing habitat environments. Show less



Black Hawk Soil and Water Conservation District

• Water Sampling and Analysis Intern

  • Apr 2018 - Jan 2019

  Through this position, I analyzed water samples from 11 distinct locations within Dry Run Creek watershed to ensure the health and safety to surrounding communities by using field equipment to sample and test quality of water while assessing water habitat quality. I evaluated data and took measurements of temperature, pH, conductivity, suspended solids, E. Coli, and phosphorus levels to ensure levels fell within regulation. At the end of my internship, I compiled data into a scientific report and presented findings with the soil and water conservation district to show current stream conditions while providing identifiable corrective actions to improve stream quality. Show less



University of Northern Iowa

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Student Fellow

  • Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

  In this role, I developed emission inventories for cities throughout Iowa by formalizing personal data requests and using Clearpath software to provide data reports regarding a city’s progression with limiting emission output. From completed inventory reports, advised reduction actions and assisted with city planning. I also performed business lighting assessments and generated reports, in collaboration with Cedar Falls Utilities, to provide cost-savings estimates with specified lighting conversions. I assisted in mapping the locations of both pesticide and non-pesticide using facilities throughout the Waterloo area using GIS technology to provide visual data to the public in partnership with Good Neighbor Iowa. Show less

• Good Neighbor Iowa Student Fellow

  • Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

  I advocated for pesticide-free lawn management throughout the city of Cedar Rapids while educating the public on adverse effects of pesticide use and converted various establishments to pesticide-free lawn management through educational outreach.



Wisconsin Conservation Corps

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conservation Corps Member

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  As a Corps member, I collaboratively worked with fellow members to complete trail maintenance tasks administered through the park service in an efficient matter while assigning daily tasks to crew members to ensure a clean and environmentally conscious campsite. My team designed and constructed water bars to prevent trail erosion throughout the national park while retaining overall natural appearance and rebuilt over 2 miles of trail. As a Corps member, I collaboratively worked with fellow members to complete trail maintenance tasks administered through the park service in an efficient matter while assigning daily tasks to crew members to ensure a clean and environmentally conscious campsite. My team designed and constructed water bars to prevent trail erosion throughout the national park while retaining overall natural appearance and rebuilt over 2 miles of trail.



University of Hawaii at Manoa - School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lab Research Assistant

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  As Dr. Sosa's research assistant, I examined bacteria to quantify the number of colonies within the selected dish to assist in determining the amount of bacteria needed to cause a marine methane influx. I updated the head researcher on current findings and assisted with lab tests studying the degradation of phosphonate esters in dissolved organic matter. As Dr. Sosa's research assistant, I examined bacteria to quantify the number of colonies within the selected dish to assist in determining the amount of bacteria needed to cause a marine methane influx. I updated the head researcher on current findings and assisted with lab tests studying the degradation of phosphonate esters in dissolved organic matter.