Project Geologist, LG

• Jun 2020 - Present

Project Geologist, G.I.T.

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2020

Graduate Research Assistant

• Sep 2014 - Jul 2017

Graduate thesis involving the structural and pressure-temperature evolution of the mid-Cretaceous San Juan Thrust System. Project involves:• Investigation of the kinematics and relative timing of brittle and ductile structures along the well-exposed coastal outcrops of major terrane-bounding thrust faults on Orcas and Shaw Islands, Washington.• Detailed outcrop-scale mapping of structures from multiple deformation phases. • Fluid inclusion microthermometry of over a dozen aqueous and methane-rich fluid inclusion assemblages. • Sample collection (~80 samples).• Microstructural and petrological investigation of brittle-ductile fault rocks. • X-Ray Diffraction analysis of veins for the presence of high-pressure, low-temperature mineralogy.• Manual production of over 50 thin- or thick-sections.• Use of GIS to locate samples and map geologic contacts. • Management of large datasets. Show less

Field Camp Teaching Assistant

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Six-week geology field course designed to provide students a capstone experience where they learn how to map and interpret various geologic features in the field (Oregon, Idaho, and Montana). Duties included: • Helping guide student's geologic interpretations in the field using skills obtained during their coursework at Western Washington University.• Providing a safe, positive, and equal opportunity environment to students in the field and at camp.• Providing transportation for students in passenger vans.• Keeping camp organized and stocked.• Organizing logistics to keep track of 24 students in the field and at camp. Show less

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

Introduction to Geology 101 & 211 (non-science and science students respectively) - Requirements included organizing and preparing lectures and labs weekly (101) or biweekly (211). The two-hour classes were designed to promote group-working skills in a hands-on learning environment while the primary geologic principals were demonstrated using classroom and field activities. Class size: 18-32 students.Upper-level classes - Assisted professors during lecture and lab periods. Responsibilities included; 1) presenting various sections of weekly lectures, 2) preparing lab activities, and 3) helping students during lab and office hours (held twice a week). Class size: 18-30 students. Show less

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• May 2013 - May 2014

An undergraduate research project involving the mapping and kinematic investigation of the Fries and Gossan-Lead faults in northwest North Carolina. Project involved:• Bedrock mapping of a quadrangle's worth of land over two months.• Preliminary kinematic interpretations using ductile structures found within the poorly studied Fries and Gossan-Lead shear zones.• Sample collection samples for later thin section preparation and microstructural analysis.• Digitalization of map and cross-sections using Adobe Illustrator.• Poster presentation of the map and preliminary kinematic findings at the 2013 annual GSA conference in Denver. • Grant writing. Awarded $655 by the Undergraduate Research Grant from Southeastern GSA.• Funding from 2013 USGS EDMAP grant for undergraduate research. Show less

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2012 - May 2014

Supervised a bi-weekly tutor session serving intro-level geology students with lab and lecture homework. Provided experience with conveying fundamental geologic principals to students in a hands-on teaching format.

Tree Service Manager

• Sep 2009 - Feb 2014

Managed tree service jobs around the southeast Greenville, SC area. It quickly became an incredibly valuable experience for me to learn how to network with people and manage a job site. Job included: 1) Quoting and pitching sales for both tree and lawn services. 2) Accumulating a clientele of nearly 100 satisfied homeowners. 3) Services included tree felling, trimming, climbing, and removing, as well as hedge trimming and removal. Managed tree service jobs around the southeast Greenville, SC area. It quickly became an incredibly valuable experience for me to learn how to network with people and manage a job site. Job included: 1) Quoting and pitching sales for both tree and lawn services. 2) Accumulating a clientele of nearly 100 satisfied homeowners. 3) Services included tree felling, trimming, climbing, and removing, as well as hedge trimming and removal.