Project Manager

• Feb 2021 - Present

Clean Leadership Professional Internship Program Lead

• Jun 2019 - Feb 2021

Clean Foundation's Workforce Development team is dedicated to creating employment opportunities within Canada's clean economy. The Clean Leadership Professional Internship program is funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada's Science Horizons program and focuses on providing quality internship experiences for recent graduates looking to gain experience in the environmental and clean technology sectors. As the Lead for the Clean Leadership Professional Internship program my responsibilities included: - Ensure the smooth delivery and functioning of the program - Develop and maintain a detailed annual work plan and evaluation framework for the program - Recruit and support employer and intern participants from across Canada - Coordinate the payment of all program wage subsidies - Conduct quarterly reporting and RFP for future seasons Show less

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

Teaching Assistant within the Marine Affairs program for MARA5013 (Marine Protected Areas). Teaching Assistant within the Marine Affairs program for MARA5013 (Marine Protected Areas).

Marine Conservation Coordinator

• Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society of Nova Scotia is a grassroots conservation organization that works to protect important terrestrial and marine ecosystems within Nova Scotia. We work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders and use science, education, and advocacy to approach conservation issues.- Responsible for developing and maintaining an effective marine conservation program that results in the creation of new marine protected areas in the marine environment of Nova Scotia- Establish effective working relationships with government, First Nations, academics, local communities, industry, and non-government organizations-Develop an education outreach program that gives youth a voice in marine conservation - Collaborate with CPAWS National and other CPAWS chapters on marine conservation projects- Run grassroots campaigns and communicate clear messages to the public in support of marine conservation Show less

Marine Specialist

• Nov 2017 - Dec 2018

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society of Nova Scotia is a grassroots conservation organization that works to protect important terrestrial and marine ecosystems within Nova Scotia. We work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders and use science, education, and advocacy to approach conservation issues.- Support the Canadian government to achieve their commitment under the Convention on Biological Diversity to protect 10% of our marine and coastal areas by 2020- Collaborate with other active environmental non-profit organizations such as Oceans North and the World Wildlife Fund of Canada - Work with local coastal communities to strengthen and support their role within the marine protected area process and broader ocean governance and management - Develop communications material for social media outlets - Write engaging and informative blog posts that are accessible to the public - Develop and conduct outreach initiatives with local school groups and educational organizations Show less

Science Educator

• Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

The Discovery Centre is a hands-on science centre that aims to bring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) to life through engaging and exciting exhibits and education programs. - Developed exciting, hands-on, science-based programming that will inspire scientific literacy in young people and encourage them to see science as part of their future career - Promoted and delivered science-based programs in an engaging and upbeat manner to schools and other educational institutions as well during community events - Developed relationships with key partners and program sponsors - Developed and executed the inaugural Ocean Technology Camp sponsored by the Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia (OTCNS) for children ages 10-14 Show less

Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2017

- Teaching assistant for Environmental Ecology (BIOL 3050)- Teaching assistant for Introductory Biology (BIOL 1010/1011)

2016 Sustainable Oceans Conference Co-Chair

• Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

The Sustainable Oceans Conference is an annual conference that is run by the Master of Marine Management students at Dalhousie University. The conference that I co-chaired featured Nat Geo photographer Brian Skerry, oral and poster presentations, break-out sessions and a separate family-oriented program. The overarching goal of the 2016 conference was to provide recommendations to Canadians on how they can contribute to the targets of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources. - Developed the overarching theme for the conference and the underlying sub-themes - Oversaw and advised four sub-committees including the events planning, submissions, fundraising and logsitics- Led the development of the family oriented "You, Me and the Sea" program - Initiated and maintained partnerships with participating students and organizations - Developed outreach strategies to promote the conference and contributed to communication material- Wrote a monthly report to the primary funder and overarching committee- Acted a Master of Ceremony for the conference Show less

Rebuild Ocean Abundance Contractor

• Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

- Conducted a short-term contract to assist the Marine Scientist update the indicators of fisheries recovery that provide critical information measuring the progress towards fisheries recovery in Canada - Utilized the Canadian Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) website to search for published documents containing relevant information pertaining to the indicators of fisheries recovery - Maintained an organized spreadsheet to containing both baseline and updated indicator information - Conducted a short-term contract to assist the Marine Scientist update the indicators of fisheries recovery that provide critical information measuring the progress towards fisheries recovery in Canada - Utilized the Canadian Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) website to search for published documents containing relevant information pertaining to the indicators of fisheries recovery - Maintained an organized spreadsheet to containing both baseline and updated indicator information

Fisheries Traceability Intern

• Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

Yayasan Masyarakat dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI Foundation) is a non-profit organization that focuses on supporting and creating responsible and sustainable small-scale fisheries within Indonesia and the region. - Focused on the economic aspect of the Improving Fisheries Information and Traceability for Tuna (FITT) project which, as a whole aims to improve data systems in the Western pacific region by integrating port sampling activities with data collected from supply chains through traceability - Conducted a time/cost processor collection study, which included timing the activities that take place within each node of processing and developing a narrative for each of those activities. Study aimed to understand efficiency and economic benefits resultant of technology interventions - Compiled data related to IFITT implementation costs in order to understand the overall project cost. - Acquired an in depth understanding of seafood traceability and supply chains Show less

English Teacher

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

- Full-time ESL teacher at Yeonsan Elementary School - Full-time ESL teacher at Yeonsan Elementary School

Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) Limnological and Hydrological Research Assistant

• May 2014 - Aug 2015

The IISD Experimental Lakes Area is a freshwater research facility that enables researchers to conduct studies at the whole-ecosystem level. These research aims to improve our understanding of human impacts on the environment, influence policy and environmental best practices and support public awareness. - Sampled lakes to collect physical, chemical, and biological information to contribute to a long-term lake monitoring program - Fertilized Lake 227 in order to determine the ecological effects of phosphorus on aquatic systems - Conducted stream flow measurements and collected water samples to determine the net ratio of nutrient flux from the surrounding terrestrial environmental and interconnected lakes into a common basin - Conducted hydrological surveys and manual water measurements to monitor water levels and discharge rates from streams Show less

Queen's University Biological Station Aquatic Ecology Research Assistant

• Apr 2013 - Sep 2013

- Collected biological, physical and chemical data on lakes for a long-term lake sampling survey. - Conducted taxonomic zooplankton identification - Participated in a lake sampling bio-blitz - Collected biological, physical and chemical data on lakes for a long-term lake sampling survey. - Conducted taxonomic zooplankton identification - Participated in a lake sampling bio-blitz

Competitive Alpine Ski Racing Coach

• Dec 2007 - Mar 2010

Instructed ski racers age 7-11. Instructed ski racers age 7-11.