Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring Crew Lead

• May 2021 - Present

Botany Technician

• May 2019 - Dec 2020

Installation Assistant

• Jan 2020 - May 2020

Research Assistant

• Dec 2018 - Apr 2020

- Inform blog posts, articles, and proposals and memos to members of Congress through thorough and organized research - Facilitate the timely publication of these written works through drafting and proofreading. Gained an acute understanding of a range of environmental issues and policies, specifically relating to climate change, climate policy, and renewable energy - Fact check, edit, collaborate on book manuscript - Inform blog posts, articles, and proposals and memos to members of Congress through thorough and organized research - Facilitate the timely publication of these written works through drafting and proofreading. Gained an acute understanding of a range of environmental issues and policies, specifically relating to climate change, climate policy, and renewable energy - Fact check, edit, collaborate on book manuscript

Client Educator

• Jan 2019 - May 2019

Educated clients on the benefits of the energy saving retrofits and services provided, both to the client and the environment, through the implementation and delivery of a behavior survey that I helped develop. I worked very closely with Energy and Water Conservation staff and our project sponsor (Energy Outreach Colorado), and was responsible for the development and implementation of strategies for scheduling, educating, goal setting and servicing clients, along with training of the rest of the crew on these processes and strategies. Additionally, developed techniques and trained the crew on the tracking of client information and data. Show less

AIM Technician

• Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

Monitored vegetation across BLM lands using the AIM program protocol, working closely with a team of three. Orienteered to randomized plots, created vegetative species lists, recorded line point intercept and canopy gap data, performed soil stability testing, identified soil horizons, and textured soil layers. Organized and entered collected data into a national database, and identified unknown plant specimens collected in the field. Traveled to sites using a government vehicle, often on 4WD roads, and hiking off trail through steep, varied terrain and vegetation. Had extensive experience identifying plant specimens in the field and lab, as well as texturing soils. Show less

Senior Counselor

• Feb 2016 - Mar 2018

Supervised, interacted with, and ensured the safety of all breeds of dogs staying at Camp Bow Wow’s daycare and boarding facilities. Provided grooming services, daily cleaning, and feeding of dogs. Worked closely with large team as well as one-on-one with customers. Developed strong sense of responsibility and self-discipline. In a senior position, initiated and supervised back of house operations, as well general day to day operations. Supervised, interacted with, and ensured the safety of all breeds of dogs staying at Camp Bow Wow’s daycare and boarding facilities. Provided grooming services, daily cleaning, and feeding of dogs. Worked closely with large team as well as one-on-one with customers. Developed strong sense of responsibility and self-discipline. In a senior position, initiated and supervised back of house operations, as well general day to day operations.

Student

• Feb 2017 - May 2017

CIEE Sustainability & the Environment Study Abroad • Relevant Coursework: Sustainability: Environment, Economy, and Society; Tropical Conservation Biology and Policy; Costa Rican Natural History; Intermediate Spanish • Relevant Assignments: Researched and drafted UNDP Grant Proposal for sustainable hardscaping of a native species garden, composed sustainability report for the Boruca indigenous community as well as resiliency report for the Palito fishing village, practiced scientific communication through mock presentations to policy makers about relevant issues. Show less

Hardscaping Intern

• Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

Studied the role of native plant species in the local environment of Monteverde, Costa Rica. Applied fundamentals of sustainable landscape design to a self-planned project in order to enhance community usage and engagement with the native plant garden. Doing so involved conducting a site analysis and hardscaping project proposal. Finally, directed and executed construction of table, benches, and trail out of local, sustainable materials within the garden. Studied the role of native plant species in the local environment of Monteverde, Costa Rica. Applied fundamentals of sustainable landscape design to a self-planned project in order to enhance community usage and engagement with the native plant garden. Doing so involved conducting a site analysis and hardscaping project proposal. Finally, directed and executed construction of table, benches, and trail out of local, sustainable materials within the garden.