Experience

South Dakota Mines

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Graduate Student Research Assistant

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Rocky Mountain Youth Corps

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Weed Control Crew Member

  • May 2022 - Aug 2022



ECDYSIS FOUNDATION

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Technician

  • May 2021 - May 2022

  - Studied insect pollinator and predator conservation - Studied plant communities in range- and cropland. - Collected and entered data relating to insect populations and plant species abundance. - Maintained livestock, honeybees, and crops - Developed microscope skills - Ensured the lab stayed organized during the busy field season - Conducted field sampling in four states and in Canada. - Played a role in experiments contributing to understanding regenerative agriculture practices Show less



South Dakota State University

• Brookings, South Dakota, United States

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  - Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Principles of Ecology, NRM 311 - Assist Dr. Lan Xu with grading homework assignments and exams. - Provide help sessions for students to enhance learning. - Communicate with Dr. Lan Xu to achieve optimal student engagement and success. - Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Principles of Ecology, NRM 311 - Assist Dr. Lan Xu with grading homework assignments and exams. - Provide help sessions for students to enhance learning. - Communicate with Dr. Lan Xu to achieve optimal student engagement and success.



South Dakota State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  - Monitored phenology of various trees and shrubs at Oak Lake Field Station - Installed and monitored ten camera traps. - Assessed photos and videos for wildlife consuming fruits - Worked alongside ecological professionals to conduct a seed germination experiment on collected fruit. - Conducted visual encounter surveys to obtain information regarding bird activity at Oak Lake Field Station - Entered data into excel spreadsheets then uploaded them to box, which allowed data to be shared with project collaborators Show less