Staff Biologist III

• Mar 2022 - Present

On-Call Biologist

• May 2021 - Mar 2022

Biologist

• Sep 2020 - Mar 2022

• Responsibilities consist of biological monitoring at Madonna Creek Ranch for CRLF and dusky-footed woodrat. Conduct pre-construction surveys and provide environmental training to labor crews. • Vegetation removal of non-native species in SMHM habitat, identification and removal of various non-native species amongst pickleweed habitat. • Responsibilities consist of biological monitoring at Madonna Creek Ranch for CRLF and dusky-footed woodrat. Conduct pre-construction surveys and provide environmental training to labor crews. • Vegetation removal of non-native species in SMHM habitat, identification and removal of various non-native species amongst pickleweed habitat.

Biologist

• Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

• Responsibilities include conducting surveys for nesting birds and rare plants, biological monitoring of invasive plant removal during habitat restoration efforts, and composing habitat impact assessments for listed species. • Experience identifying and mapping native and invasive plants for removal/restoration and identifying and delineating rare plants including fountain thistle, Crystal Springs lessingia, and lupine. • Conduct pre-mowing surveys for protected flora/fauna focusing on San Francisco garter snake and CRLF.

Designated Biologist

• Oct 2018 - Mar 2022

• Experience on a wide variety of construction and restoration projects throughout Bay Area and Central Valley as an approved designated biologist and biological monitor. • Extensive experience with CTS, CRLF, and SMHM (monitoring, trapping, handling, workshops). • Additional experience with Ridgeway’s rail, black rail, burrowing owl, anadromous fish, herring, marine mammals, Alameda whipsnake, as well as nesting bird surveys. • Experience on a wide variety of construction and restoration projects throughout Bay Area and Central Valley as an approved designated biologist and biological monitor. • Extensive experience with CTS, CRLF, and SMHM (monitoring, trapping, handling, workshops). • Additional experience with Ridgeway’s rail, black rail, burrowing owl, anadromous fish, herring, marine mammals, Alameda whipsnake, as well as nesting bird surveys.

Biological Technician

• Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

-Lead/monitored crews with heavy machinery and personally conducted hand excavations for California tiger salamander and giant kangaroo rat on the Panoche Valley Solar Project. -Received onsite environmental training regarding identification and general ecology of the San Joaquin kit fox, blunt nosed leopard lizard, and burrowing owl. -Performed vegetation surveys throughout central California in order to maintain safe clearance for PG&E power lines. -Conducted reviews of nesting birds and delineated riparian zones within work areas.

Environmental Specialist 1

• Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

-Collaborated with corporations to provide environmentally sustainable solutions to hazardous material removal, transportation, and treatment. -Collaborated with corporations to provide environmentally sustainable solutions to hazardous material removal, transportation, and treatment.

Plant Engineer (Regulated Goods)

• Nov 2016 - Mar 2017

- Strived to keep UPS in compliance with environmental/transportation regulations through facility audits and oversight of employee operations to ensure the proper handling of HazMats. - Maintain training records and notify employees of expired and upcoming HazMat training. - Familiarized with facility SWPPP, and spill prevention plan. - Strived to keep UPS in compliance with environmental/transportation regulations through facility audits and oversight of employee operations to ensure the proper handling of HazMats. - Maintain training records and notify employees of expired and upcoming HazMat training. - Familiarized with facility SWPPP, and spill prevention plan.

Construction Project Assistant

• Jun 2010 - Nov 2016

- Assisted with various aspects of custom home construction and renovation projects. - Experienced in construction site safety protocols and proper use of heavy power . - Assisted with various aspects of custom home construction and renovation projects. - Experienced in construction site safety protocols and proper use of heavy power .

Environmental Consultant

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

- Worked to improve environmental conditions by conducting soil, water, and air sampling and analyzing data vital for preparing client’s environmental reports. - Oversaw construction projects to ensure sites met Dept. of Environmental Protection standards. - Worked to improve environmental conditions by conducting soil, water, and air sampling and analyzing data vital for preparing client’s environmental reports. - Oversaw construction projects to ensure sites met Dept. of Environmental Protection standards.

Student Researcher

• Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

- Conducted biological population/habitat surveys and species analyses for numerous terrestrial and marine species of flora and fauna. - Completed two group research projects involving extensive lab/field work and technical writing. - Conducted biological population/habitat surveys and species analyses for numerous terrestrial and marine species of flora and fauna. - Completed two group research projects involving extensive lab/field work and technical writing.

Marine Science Laboratory Assistant

• Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

- Assisted with lab upkeep and preparation of equipment used for research involving the measuring of offshore ocean currents. - Logged and organized data acquired from field experiments. - Assisted with lab upkeep and preparation of equipment used for research involving the measuring of offshore ocean currents. - Logged and organized data acquired from field experiments.

Volunteer Researcher

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

- Volunteered for a seining project at the Barnegat Bay estuary to conduct a marine species analysis as a part of a larger study to determine the overall health of the ecosystem. - Volunteered for a seining project at the Barnegat Bay estuary to conduct a marine species analysis as a part of a larger study to determine the overall health of the ecosystem.