Experience

LimnoTech

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineer/Scientist

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Supporting corporate clients in achieving their water stewardship goals: assessing water associated risks, mapping stakeholders, and working to balance consumptive water use through beneficial water projects with a local watershed context



Planet Rock Climbing Gym

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Climbing Instructor/Manager

  • May 2022 - Jul 2023

  Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States



Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT)

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Engineer

  • Aug 2018 - Apr 2022

  Ann Arbor Perform wetland delineations, vegetation mapping, wildlife surveys, environmental assessments, TE habitat assessments, site investigations, ecological surveys, bat habitat and forestry surveys, mitigation compliance, and construction and oversight monitoring. Conduct on-site evaluations, data analysis, report development, and client coordination and correspondence.



University of Michigan Recreational Sports

• Program Facilitator at Adventure Leadership

  • Apr 2014 - Mar 2020

  Ann Arbor, Mi Facilitate activity-based team building and leadership development for groups through experiential learning and reflection; Lead discussions regarding group learnings and transfer of knowledge; staff high ropes course and climbing tower; ensure safety while building confidence and camaraderie in participants



Fleis & VandenBrink

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Water Resources EIT

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Worked with the Water Resources group in the Grand Rapids office of Fleis & VandenBrink. Work included asset management and monitoring flow rates for storm water and sanitary systems at the municipal level.



University of Michigan - School of Natural Resources and Environment

• Natural Areas Technician Intern

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Saginaw Forest, Ann Arbor Developed and implemented a management plan for Saginaw Forest, a property owned and managed by the School of Natural Resources and Environment located just outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Data collection for updating running inventories and providing baseline data for use in class projects. Assessment of current concerns and opportunities for improving use of the publicly accessible research site.



Michigan Department of Natural Resources

• Student Consultant

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  Ann Arbor, Michigan Master’s Project: Impact Evaluation and Stakeholder Engagement of the Tower and Kleber Dams Served on team of three student consultants to clients: Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Provided analysis of ecological, economic, and community impacts through literature review and stakeholder interviews. Presented preliminary findings to stakeholders and community members and synthesized concerns regarding dams and dam removal.



Meijer

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stormwater Compliance Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Grand Rapids, Michigan As a member of the environmental team in the Properties and Real Estate Department, I worked on the Stormwater Compliance Program to facilitate proper upkeep and functioning of stormwater management systems on retail sites. This involved assessing current conditions, as well as local ordinances and requirements. My role as an intern also allowed for research into wetlands regulation and green infrastructure.



University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Facilitator for "Sustainability and the Campus" (ENV 391)

  • Dec 2015 - May 2016

  Ann Arbor, MI Aided team formation and project development for 40 students in "Sustainability and the Campus" (ENV 391); facilitated discussions on effective collaborative practices based in team development theory; guided student teams in project planning, stakeholder assessment, and establishing scheduled deliverables



Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Groundskeeper/Summer Intern

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Ann Arbor, MI Habitat conservation and restoration work, specifically focused on wetlands and Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake; identification of native and invasive plant species; use and maintenance of power equipment; lead volunteer workdays.



Women in Science and Engineering

• Student Leader and Mentor

  • May 2014 - May 2015

  Ann Arbor, MI Girls in Science and Engineering Summer Outreach Program: Supervised young girls and assisted teaching hands-on engineering activities including circuit-building and programming; mitigated problems as they arose and promoted community among participants; Co-lead a learning module focused on Civil and Environmental Engineering during which participants built and tested their own Popsicle-stick bridges and water filters. Student Mentor Program: Regularly met with student to discuss… Show more Girls in Science and Engineering Summer Outreach Program: Supervised young girls and assisted teaching hands-on engineering activities including circuit-building and programming; mitigated problems as they arose and promoted community among participants; Co-lead a learning module focused on Civil and Environmental Engineering during which participants built and tested their own Popsicle-stick bridges and water filters. Student Mentor Program: Regularly met with student to discuss involvement and experiences at the University of Michigan and offer advice as requested. Show less



University of Michigan Civil and Environmental Engineering Department

• Instructor Aide and Grader

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

  Ann Arbor, MI Probability and Statistics (CEE 270), Professor Jeffery Scruggs Assisted with grading assignments and held office hours to reinforce class material; collaborated with professor to establish grading rubric and returned graded papers in a timely fashion



University of Michigan NERS Department

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Ann Arbor, MI Worked with a PhD Student to characterize detectors. Used Matlab to simulate data prior to running experiments as well as analyzing the experimental data. Complied and presented weekly progress reports for the faculty adviser.



Woodruff Scout Reservation

• Camp counselor

  • May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Blairsville, GA Taught and supervised merit badges related to Handicraft; facilitated camp activities