Experience

University of Utah

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Masters student in Geophysics (seismology) -Advised by Dr. Keith Koper -Research focuses on 3D wave propagation and evaluation of seismic velocity models for the Wasatch Front area using strong ground motion simulations. Masters student in Geophysics (seismology) -Advised by Dr. Keith Koper -Research focuses on 3D wave propagation and evaluation of seismic velocity models for the Wasatch Front area using strong ground motion simulations.



U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

• Geologist

  • Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Remote NAGT Internship at the Earthquake Science Center, Menlo Park, CA - Advisor: Dr. Walter D. Mooney - Research focused on Indonesian seismicity and tectonics - Developed and presented three training lectures on Indonesian seismicity and tectonics for a remote earthquake hazards training program with the BMKG in Indonesia. - Lead author on two manuscripts with Dr. Mooney that summarize (1) the seismotectonics of Indonesia, and (2) the seismotectonics of the Philippines and Taiwan. Manuscript (1) is currently undergoing revisions for publishing with the journal Geology, Geochemistry, Geosystems; while manuscript (2) is in preparation. Show less



Boart Longyear

• Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Geoscientist/Intern

  • Sep 2019 - Apr 2020

  -Worked as a part-time contractor with title of geoscientist/intern for Boart Longyear's Geological Data Services (GDS) North American TruScan team. -Position primarily dealt with the operation of and data management for TruScan's X-ray fluorescence and high-resolution imagery technology for geochemical analysis of rock cores, pulps, and chips. -Worked as a part-time contractor with title of geoscientist/intern for Boart Longyear's Geological Data Services (GDS) North American TruScan team. -Position primarily dealt with the operation of and data management for TruScan's X-ray fluorescence and high-resolution imagery technology for geochemical analysis of rock cores, pulps, and chips.



University of Utah

• Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Research Assistant

  • Feb 2018 - May 2019

  -Worked under the mentorship of Dr. Brenda Bowen, Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, University of Utah. - Completed sediment core analysis for Red Butte Creek bioswale project in 2018 - Completed spring 2019 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), during which: - Worked with Dr. Bowen and her PhD candidate Evan Kipnis - Analyzed complex brines using portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) - Project focused on determining the Method Detection Limits (MDLs) for detection of major ions in brines using pXRF. - Contributed to methods and discussion sections in related research paper by Dr. Bowen and Evan Kipnis. - Show less



Skullcandy Inc.

• Provo, Utah Area

• Retail Associate

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2018



AKI Plumbing and Heating

• Heber/Park City, Utah

• Plumber

  • 2012 - 2013

  -Worked as Apprentice Plumber -Performed basic labor including excavating, plumbing, carpentry, and landscaping -Worked as Apprentice Plumber -Performed basic labor including excavating, plumbing, carpentry, and landscaping