Experience

YMCA Camp Seymour

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Camp Director

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Naturalist

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2020



Nature Vision

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Educator

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019



U.S. Forest Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Forestry Technician GS05

  • Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

  Job Summary: Implement forest health prescriptions to foster timber stand growth, resiliency to fire and disease, and wildlife habitat. Serve as part of a seasonal timber crew and work in the field daily to prepare various timber sales and/or stewardship projects by marking wildlife trees, boundaries, and cut/leave trees. Duties: -Use tracer paint to designate trees to be kept or cut based on tree spacing, tree health, wildlife habitat, and proximity to roads and recreation areas -Work with Foresters and Silviculturalist to prepare designated areas for timber sales -Establish public fuelwood areas by cutting trees and establishing temporary forest roads -Use GPS, ArcMaps, and Avenza Maps to determine unit boundaries -Cruise the timber in the unit to determine volume of timber to be removed and determine an associated value to charge for the timber -Use chainsaw to create space for wildfire reduction, reducing competition for resources between trees, and managing light on the forest floor, which can encourage the establishment and growth of desired tree regeneration -Use chainsaw to thin or cull the forest to a certain Basal Area or Spacing based on tree species, size class, and health -Use Prism to determine Basal Area -Slash in temporary roads in order to mitigate erosion as well as close access to motor vehicles -Perform daily cleaning and maintenance on both Stihl and Husqvarna chainsaws -Use radio to communicate with coworkers ans superiors -Use proper Personal Protection Equipment as required by the task at hand -Identify common trees in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests such as Ponderosa Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Pinyon Pine, Limber Pine, Douglas Fir, Engelmann Spruce, Blue Spruce, Rocky Mountain Juniper, and Aspen -Assist other departments in the district such as Recreation, Fire, and Wildlife Biology when needed Show less



U.S. Forest Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Forestry Technician GS04

  • Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

  Implemented forest health prescriptions to foster timber stand growth, resiliency to fire and disease, and wildlife habitat. Served as part of a seasonal timber crew and work in the field daily to prepare various timber sales and/or stewardship projects by marking wildlife trees, boundaries, and cut/leave trees. Implemented forest health prescriptions to foster timber stand growth, resiliency to fire and disease, and wildlife habitat. Served as part of a seasonal timber crew and work in the field daily to prepare various timber sales and/or stewardship projects by marking wildlife trees, boundaries, and cut/leave trees.



AmeriCorps NCCC

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assitant Team Leader

  • Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  Job Summary: Serve as Assistant Team Leader for AmeriCorps NCCC which is a residential, team-based service program. Teams, comprised of 8-10 members, complete multiple projects that address essential community needs throughout the United States. Duties: -Lived and worked with 10 individuals completing national and community service -Served with FEMA on an active disaster relief project in Louisiana as part of an Incident Command System -Worked with teammates to muck and gut homes affected by flooding then treated homes for mold -Served with Habitat for Humanity of Teller County to construct affordable housing -Served with the US Forest Service as a Type 2 Wildland Firefighter -Completed administrative tasks such as the weekly progress report, vehicle log, and team time sheet -Oversaw the team in the absence of the Team Leader -Logged team financial interactions and made purchases for the team when the Team Leader was not available -Assisted in creating an end of round video using various media platforms -Promoted the program on social media through informative posts -Promoted the program at local community centers and high schools with a recruitment table -Answered questions from the public about the program and the service that the team performed -Received the Presidential Volunteer Service award -Received the Congressional Service award Show less



Mustang Medical

• Moyock, North Carolina

• Office Assistant

  • 2013 - Oct 2016

  Job Summary: Provided administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. Supported manager and medical staff through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material. Duties: -Executed work with a high degree of multi-tasking and time management capability -Managed front desk -Answered phone calls and redirected them when necessary -Directed clients to the appropriate resources whiten the office as well within the greater community -Worked well with little direct supervision -Used a variety of office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, and telephones -Assisted with preliminary screenings of client including taking vital signs -Organized and filed paperwork -Was courteous and positive as the first face that clients see upon entering the facility Show less



Virginia State Park's Youth Conservation Corps

• Richmond VA

• Crew Leader

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Job Summary: Led and supervised two crews of 10-13 high school girls in various projects within Virginia State Parks. Facilitated environmental education and service learning initiatives. Duties: -Led and supervised crew of 13 students in trail construction, playground construction, bench construction, trail maintenance, and general park maintenance -Adapted to an frequently changing schedule with a high degree of multi-tasking and time management capability -Handled state credit card and oversaw financial transactions for the crew -Documented crew expenses -Planned and led environmental stewardship activities for the crew to educate them about the ecosystems in the park -Compiled research materials to create age appropriate lessons on various ecological concepts such as invasive species, wildlife track identification, and watersheds -Planned and led service learning initiatives for the crew to better understand the broad reaching impacts and the importance of the work -Led hikes while carrying tools and equipment for work -Coordinated daily logistics through communication with co-leaders as well as with park staff and program staff -Used and maintained a variety of hand tools, including, but not limited to a rock bar, post hole digger, pulaski, and shovel -Completed administrative tasks such as logging financial transactions, program surveys, accident reports, and recording quantifiable data for each project completed -Planned and executed a graduation ceremony for the crew including a video slideshow to review and reflect upon the service projects -Promoted individual leadership through mentoring -Promoted teamwork by and creating an open and inclusive atmosphere -Planned and executed a daily physical training session for the crew -Monitored and promoted crew safety, on and off the work site Show less



Cirque du Soleil KOOZA

• Usher

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Job Summary: Assist patrons by collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and locating rest rooms and other facilities. Duties: -Greeted public and interact with guest during the seating process and intermission of the shows -Addressed guest complaints and accommodated special needs and requests -Managed large crowds and performed crowd control before and after show -During the show worked independently with little direction -Maintained flexibility while working variable hours, late nights, and weekends -Worked in low light settings -Cleaned the Big Top circus tent and stage after each performance -Coordinated with supervisors and coworkers to work efficiently and effectively Show less



Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Volunteer Sea Camp Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Job Summary: Assisted Aquarium staff by facilitating environmental education activities. Duties: -Assisted the Education Department with all matters related to Sea Camps, including administrative tasks -Worked closely with camp instructors to facilitate environmental education for campers ranging in age from 7 to 15 -Assisted in guided kayak tours and hikes in various inter coastal environments throughout coastal Virginia, including, salt marshes, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean -Taught campers how to use a seine net and guided them through using it -Identified fish caught in seine net, and released the fish not needed for the Aquarium -Led campers in games designed to teach about environmental stewardship -Promoted the Aquarium mission "to inspire conservation of the marine environment through education, research and sustainable practices" Show less