Conservatory Supervisor

• Feb 2022 - Present

Nature Interpreter/Invertebrate Keeper

• Apr 2019 - Present

• Raise and maintain captive populations of over 30 species of invertebrates and amphibians, providing species-appropriate care• Deliver science-based educational programming aimed at elementary and pre-kindergarten aged learners• Engage visitors with impactful dialogue and learning opportunities related to the natural world; foster respect and appreciation for wildlife• Process shipments of hundreds of pupae biweekly• Maintain records pertaining to animal husbandry

Lead Conservation and Restoration Technician - Mottled Duskywing Project

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

• Managed a captive rearing conservation program for a species at risk • Supervised a team of 5 laboratory technicians • Optimized husbandry and technical strategies, resulting in an increased reproduction yield by a factor of 90% • Reared over 1,000 individuals at various life stages for reintroduction efforts and studies at multiple sites • Managed a captive rearing conservation program for a species at risk • Supervised a team of 5 laboratory technicians • Optimized husbandry and technical strategies, resulting in an increased reproduction yield by a factor of 90% • Reared over 1,000 individuals at various life stages for reintroduction efforts and studies at multiple sites

Research Assistant

• Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

• Assisted in the conservation of an endangered Ontario butterfly species through a captive rearing program with the goal of informing a broader recovery strategy • Provided daily care at each stage of development for hundreds of individuals • Took daily observations of separate experiments and conditions • Kept accurate records for each experiment, including developmental and morphometric data • Maintained larval host plant in a garden setting • Assisted in the conservation of an endangered Ontario butterfly species through a captive rearing program with the goal of informing a broader recovery strategy • Provided daily care at each stage of development for hundreds of individuals • Took daily observations of separate experiments and conditions • Kept accurate records for each experiment, including developmental and morphometric data • Maintained larval host plant in a garden setting

Photo Editor

• Apr 2016 - Apr 2018

• Trained and supported photo reporter and 20 volunteers• Captured, edited, and organized quality photos for a citywide circulation of 8,000 copies weekly• Worked alongside section editors and the media and production teams to contribute meaningful art to each weekly issue

Volunteer Photo Contributor

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

• Responsible for covering photo assignments as needed• Assisted Photo Reporter with weekly photo segments

Campus Tour Guide

• Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

• Working closely with Student Recruitment to ensure prospective McMaster students are well-informed • Providing useful information to students touring McMaster University • Working closely with Student Recruitment to ensure prospective McMaster students are well-informed • Providing useful information to students touring McMaster University

Volunteer - Pride Community Centre

• Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

• Trained in light secretarial and security duties• Ensured that students are safe while using the space

Internal Outreach Officer - Diversity Services

• Oct 2014 - Apr 2016

• Planned and oversaw several events per year showcasing the diversity of student life at McMaster• Contacted and collaborated with religious, cultural, and social justice clubs and services• Worked in solidarity with marginalized groups on campus