Law Student

• May 2022 - Present

Research Associate

• Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

Inventory Arborist

• Mar 2021 - May 2022

Assessed and inventoried street trees for the City of Los Angeles

Interruption Investigations Lead

• Dec 2018 - Mar 2021

Analyzes and collects data regarding vegetation caused interruptions on the ComEd systemCoordinates work with multiple stake holdersCompiles and synthesizes the data collected, producing high quality daily, weekly, and semiannual reports Trains and directs other employees to collect necessary dataDocuments work using GIS software, Google Sheets, and ExcelCreates and edits SOPs, job aides, and other internal documents

Consulting Utility Forester

• Nov 2015 - Dec 2018

-Identifies and reports vegetation related threats to Northern Illinois’ power supply by hiking, driving, or riding an ATV along high voltage power lines and using a laser range finder to measure trees in and near right of way-Documents work using GIS software, Google Sheets and Google docs-Coordinates IVM with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews -Participates in Safety Committee, which oversees and works to improve safety culture of contract and company-Creates and edits SOPs, job aides, and other internal documents-Applies herbicide to control growth of vines on transmission towers-Identifies and reports other non-vegetation related issues on the transmission system (e.g. equipment damage, dumping, erosion)-Responds to customer concerns surrounding vegetation management near power lines Show less

Freelance Writer

• Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

Contribute weekly articles concerning the Building and Design industry (including Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Real Estate) to the Gaines International, an Allen Austin company, blog. Contribute weekly articles concerning the Building and Design industry (including Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Real Estate) to the Gaines International, an Allen Austin company, blog.

Seasonal Naturalist Aide

• May 2015 - Nov 2015

-Provides care and feeding for captive display animals, including birds of prey and reptiles, according to prescribed formulation of dietary needs -Maintains a clean and healthy environment for display wildlife by adhering to strict sanitary codes and practices -Plans, coordinates, and implements environmental education programs for general public and school groups -Assists with maintenance of facility and grounds -Provides care and feeding for captive display animals, including birds of prey and reptiles, according to prescribed formulation of dietary needs -Maintains a clean and healthy environment for display wildlife by adhering to strict sanitary codes and practices -Plans, coordinates, and implements environmental education programs for general public and school groups -Assists with maintenance of facility and grounds

Environmental Lab Tech

• Oct 2014 - May 2015

-Prepared water samples for analysis of contaminants -Safely used harsh chemicals such as sulfuric acid and dichloromethane -Prepared water samples for analysis of contaminants -Safely used harsh chemicals such as sulfuric acid and dichloromethane

Assistant Supervisor

• Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

--Led crew of 5 when supervisor was not present.-Delegated tasks and kept crew focused on tasks at hand-Ensured safety and well-being of crew while supervisor was not present-Answered questions from visitors to park-Removed invasive plant species (i.e. Himalayan Blackberry, Scotch Broom, English Ivy)-Planted and cared for native trees and shrubs installed on site-Used and provided maintenance for power and hand tools such as brush cutters, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, Pulaskis, and McLeods -Operated motorized wheel barrows (Canycom) and Toro Dingo compact utility loaders Show less

Restoration Crew Member

• Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

-Removed invasive plant species (i.e. Himalayan Blackberry, Scotch Broom, English Ivy)-Planted and cared for native trees and shrubs installed on site-Used and provided maintenance for power and hand tools such as brush cutters, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, Pulaskis, and McLeods -Operated motorized wheel barrows (Canycom) and Toro Dingo compact utility loaders

Trails Crew Member

• Apr 2013 - Sep 2013

-Worked on a crew of 6 building a new mountain bike trail on Tiger Mountain including, but not limited to cutting bench, shaping, and rock work -Used and provided maintenance for power and hand tools such as brush cutters, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, Pulaskis, and McLeods

Office Temp

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

-Provide data entry and other clerical assistance in information maintenance for an insurance claims processing firm -Provide data entry and other clerical assistance in information maintenance for an insurance claims processing firm

Direct Service Professional

• May 2011 - Dec 2012

-Direct care provider for 10 adult women with severe to profound intellectual disabilities -Foster independent living skills by planning, coordinating and facilitating daily activities for these individuals -Direct care provider for 10 adult women with severe to profound intellectual disabilities -Foster independent living skills by planning, coordinating and facilitating daily activities for these individuals

Tutor & Classroom Aid

• Feb 2011 - May 2011

-Individually supervised and organized disciplinary work for students serving lunch detentions -Lead specialized reading and math skills with a daily group of six to ten kindergarten students -Tutored a range of thirty students after school, from kindergarten to seventh grade -Individually supervised and organized disciplinary work for students serving lunch detentions -Lead specialized reading and math skills with a daily group of six to ten kindergarten students -Tutored a range of thirty students after school, from kindergarten to seventh grade

Team Memeber

• Apr 2009 - Jul 2009

-Provided knowledgeable customer service concerning natural grocery store inventory -Enhanced customer environment by restocking inventory and organizing store -Provided knowledgeable customer service concerning natural grocery store inventory -Enhanced customer environment by restocking inventory and organizing store

Receptionist

• Sep 2008 - May 2009

-Assisted senior staff in processing medical records -Primary phone communicator and received visitors to facility -Assisted senior staff in processing medical records -Primary phone communicator and received visitors to facility