Experience

ISD 197

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental-STEM Specialist

  • May 2018 - Present



Minnehaha Creek Watershed District

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Aquatic Invasive Species District Representative

  • Mar 2016 - May 2018

  • Perform intermediate technical work assisting in the implementation of the District’s AIS plan and program. • Make educational presentations to various audiences on AIS and water quality topics. • Assist in annual monitoring of aquatic invasive species in the District, including performing aquatic plant surveys, snorkel surveys and zebra mussel assessments using a variety of methods. • Assist with ongoing applied research projects – Zebra Mussel study, Eurasian Milfoil study, etc. • Develop and maintains positive relationship with partners and stakeholders. • Maintain databases and develop maps from biological surveys. • Respond to reports of new infestations of AIS. • Assist with water quality monitoring as needed. Show less



Three Rivers Park District

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Farm Educator

  • Sep 2015 - May 2018

  ● Lead educational programs and tours regarding farming practices, farm animals, and the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program to all visitors. Weekday programs largely consist of school groups (children ages 3-13) visiting for field trips or for homeschool programs; weekend programs are family oriented, resulting in a mix of both child and adult visitors. Programs range from small groups of visitors (5-10) to large groups (150+). ● Provide field work support to the CSA staff. This involves harvesting various crops, weeding garden beds, safely setting up and taking down electrical fencing, and overseeing CSA volunteers.● Assist with farm chores and animal husbandry (sheep, pigs, cattle, chickens, turkeys, dogs, cats). Show less

• Naturalist

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

  ● Developed and oversaw my own week long children’s camp (Survival Skills Camp, ages 9-12).● Led fun, nature-based activities for day camps and school field trips and assisted co-leader and program coordinators in teaching nature themed programs for children ages 3-12; i.e. Pond Study Program – children investigate the health of the local pond by taking surveys of what macroinvertebrates live in the pond as well as performing pH and other chemical tests. Pond study includes identification of macroinvertebrates and discussion of pond ecology.● Co-led an Outdoor Adventure Skills camp for autistic teens (ages 13-18) in partnership with the Autism Society of MN.● Continuously studied and practiced plant and animal identification in order to improve interpretive skills.● Provided outstanding information and interpretation to all park visitors.● Worked closely with the animals housed at the nature center (turtles, frogs, toads, salamanders, snakes) and developed a plan to provide them with outdoor exhibits, allowing for exposure of natural sunlight and a more native habitat. Show less



Animal Humane Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Animal Care Technician

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2015

  ● Assisted AHS Animal Behaviorists in providing proper care and specialized programs (i.e. Food Bowl Modification, Adoption Preparation, Kitten Socialization, etc.) to cats and dogs requiring specific behavior modification needs.● Performed daily health checks on all animals, fed and provide enrichment to all animals, assisted veterinary staff, cleaned kennels/cages, moved animals and supplies throughout the shelter (carrying/lifting up to ~70 pounds).● Utilized the PetPoint database to enter, edit, and/or obtain information on individual animals (i.e. medical, behavioral, and previous ownership history, etc.). PetPoint is also used for assigning and updating an animal’s location and adoption status.● Offered exceptional customer service to all patrons of AHS.● Assisted in receiving animals from other shelters (10-150 animals in a single transport).● Delivered proper and specialized care to animals from cruelty cases and hoarding/negligent breeder cases. Show less

• Animal House Boarding Associate

  • May 2011 - Aug 2013

  -Provided extraordinary care to animal clients during their stay while performing tasks such as feeding, administering medications, cleaning kennels/cages, engaging in enrichment activities with the animal (walks, brushings, playtimes, etc.), and giving nail trims and other grooming services.-Effectively managed customer service interactions such as appointment check in/outs, phone calls, scheduling boarding stays, upselling merchandise and enrichment services, and making pet owners feel proud to board at Animal House while feeling assured that their pet will be loved and well cared for.-Acted as a leader in my department through my dedication to high-quality performance and assisting in a partner program, Pets in Peril, which worked with women and their pets living in violent situations. Show less



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Technician and Lab Technician

  • Mar 2015 - May 2015

  • Part-time research assistant for a novel study on stem-nesting bees under the Marla Spivak Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources pollinator landscapes grant. • Created and maintained stem-nesting arrays (~140 stems from 23 different plant species) and observed arrays for bee activity. • Used Microsoft Excel for data entry/analysis and surveyed scientific literature related to the study. • Part-time research assistant for a novel study on stem-nesting bees under the Marla Spivak Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources pollinator landscapes grant. • Created and maintained stem-nesting arrays (~140 stems from 23 different plant species) and observed arrays for bee activity. • Used Microsoft Excel for data entry/analysis and surveyed scientific literature related to the study.



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• University Dining Services Staff

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010



Michaels Arts and Crafts

• Cashier and Sales Floor Associate

  • Oct 2009 - Aug 2010



The City of New Hope

• Pool Staff

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2010



The Sunshine Factory

• Bistro Hostess

  • Jun 2007 - Oct 2008