Sara Alexander
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Jeanette Parham
Sara was an eager learner and soaked up knowledge very quickly when I was her teacher. She currently attends the same church I attend. For the past three years she was the leader of our Outreach Committee at church. She visibly grew in her confidence as a leader and in her management skills. She learned how to work with adults much older than her when we discussed our budget and needs of other people both internationally, nationally and locally. I would highly recommend Sara for any job position she would want to undertake because she is honest and completely trust-worthy to get the job done.
Jeanette Parham
Sara was an eager learner and soaked up knowledge very quickly when I was her teacher. She currently attends the same church I attend. For the past three years she was the leader of our Outreach Committee at church. She visibly grew in her confidence as a leader and in her management skills. She learned how to work with adults much older than her when we discussed our budget and needs of other people both internationally, nationally and locally. I would highly recommend Sara for any job position she would want to undertake because she is honest and completely trust-worthy to get the job done.
Jeanette Parham
Sara was an eager learner and soaked up knowledge very quickly when I was her teacher. She currently attends the same church I attend. For the past three years she was the leader of our Outreach Committee at church. She visibly grew in her confidence as a leader and in her management skills. She learned how to work with adults much older than her when we discussed our budget and needs of other people both internationally, nationally and locally. I would highly recommend Sara for any job position she would want to undertake because she is honest and completely trust-worthy to get the job done.
Jeanette Parham
Sara was an eager learner and soaked up knowledge very quickly when I was her teacher. She currently attends the same church I attend. For the past three years she was the leader of our Outreach Committee at church. She visibly grew in her confidence as a leader and in her management skills. She learned how to work with adults much older than her when we discussed our budget and needs of other people both internationally, nationally and locally. I would highly recommend Sara for any job position she would want to undertake because she is honest and completely trust-worthy to get the job done.
Experience
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Smore Science
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Copy Editor
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Mar 2019 - Present
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Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Data Development Specialist
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Sep 2009 - Present
I contribute to the upkeep and expansion of the taxonomic database at itis.gov by reviewing, editing, updating, and building files of taxonomic information. I am experienced in using library collections and online resources (eg the International Plant Names Index, the Biodiversity Heritage Library, JSTOR), as well as correspondence with taxonomic specialists, to make judgments as to the correct and current usage of a given name. I contribute to the upkeep and expansion of the taxonomic database at itis.gov by reviewing, editing, updating, and building files of taxonomic information. I am experienced in using library collections and online resources (eg the International Plant Names Index, the Biodiversity Heritage Library, JSTOR), as well as correspondence with taxonomic specialists, to make judgments as to the correct and current usage of a given name.
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Smithsonian Institution
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Manager
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Jan 2006 - Apr 2013
As data manager for the Biological Diversity of the Guiana Shield Program at the Smithsonian Institution, I have gained familiarity with the operations of a herbarium, eg proper handling of specimens, specimen mounting techniques, label generation, and the Dalla Torre and Harms filing system. I used Microsoft Access, Excel, ArcGIS, WordPerfect, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver. In the summer of 2010 I was able to accompany a month-long botanical collecting expedition to Guyana, and camped in the rainforest near the border of Venezuela (Mt. Roraima was visible at some points).
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Volunteer
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2003 - 2005
Public Health Educator Public Health Educator
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Education
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2007 - 2010
George Mason University
Master's, Environmental Science and Policy -
1999 - 2003
William & Mary
BS, Botany -
1992 - 1999
Robinson Secondary School
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