Experience

Nellis Air Force Base

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Physical Scientist Program Manager

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Environmental Management Systems - Environmental Assessments Program Manager Environmental Management Systems - Environmental Assessments Program Manager



AmeriCorps NCCC

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tribal Affairs Liaison Assistant

  • Mar 2023 - Oct 2023

  Complied and presented literature of 109 California Tribal Nation’s protocols, cultures, histories, sovereignty, and government relations to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Tribal Affairs Liaisons and other FEMA interdisciplinary teams and departments to develop partnerships, technical reports, and situation statuses. Connected California Tribal Nations with FEMA Tribal Liaisons to help identify, establish, and maintain partnerships during EM-3592, DR-4692, and DR-4699. Contributed to the FEMA Tribal Affair strategic vision of disaster protocols to maintain Tribal Nations sovereignties and rights when federally declared disasters occur. Served as a point of contact for California Tribal Nations to connect with FEMA Tribal Affairs office and other FEMA internal departments (External Affairs (EA), Individual Assistance (IA), Public Assistance (PA), and Hazard Mitigation (HM)). Triaged inquiries and appointments between FEMA Tribal Affairs Liaisons, FEMA internal departments (EA, IA, PA, and HM), and California Tribal Nations. Maintained a California Tribal Nations tracker addressing current and past workflow direction, disaster and mitigation implementation plans, and Tribal cultural relevancies for FEMA Tribal Liaisons to understand. Compiled information from FEMA, State, and Tribal sources to provide FEMA External Affairs (EA) with a quantitative technical briefing on the status of Tribal Nations within federally declared counties in California. Transcribed information to help develop Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) for Tribal Nations. Participated in National Historical Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 consultations when relevant for California Tribal Nations. Show less

• Closeout Specialist for Public Assistance

  • Feb 2023 - Feb 2023

  Processed an average of 5 FEMA Final Inspection Reports (FIRs) weekly by identifying, reviewing, and validating financial, Environmental and Historical Preservation (EHP) compliances, Hazard Mitigation (HM) reports, force account labor/equipment summaries, external contractor documents, and reasonable costs summaries to develop quantitative technical reports. Assisted the interdisciplinary COVID Stike Team and Closeout Lead Specialists to progress Public Assistance (PA) projects and FIRs submitted to the Disaster Transition Office (DTO) for DR-4506-PA. Updated the standard operating procedure documents for FEMA Closeout Specialists when new laws, regulations, and executive orders were passed. Maintained the strategic integrity of the PA Closeout System of Records by ensuring federal funds were utilized within FEMA established policy and federal/state compliance by the completion of FIRs for DR-4506-PA. Completed FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program Delivery Manager (PDMG) certification training and Emergency Management Institute (EMI) independent study courses (162, 293, 26, 212, 1000, 1001, 1005, 1008, 1010, 1011, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1019, 1026). Show less

• Environmental and Historical Preservation Specialist

  • Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

  Conducted ~40 Environmental and Historical Preservation (EHP) compliance reviews for Public Assistance (PA) projects within Grants Manager and Emergency Management Mission Integrated Environment (EMMIE/EMIS) to determine if Puerto Rico municipalities were in compliance with laws (National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Coastal Barrier Resource Act, Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Act, and Clean Water Act (CWA)), regulations (Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG)), and executive orders (EO) (11988: Floodplains, 11990: Wetlands, and 12898: Environmental Justice). Developed reports, charts, graphs, and maps from a variety of existing databases (IPaC, NEPAssist, FEMA Floodplain Mapper, ESRI ArcGIS) describing technical methods and environmental impact assessments/statements to analyze Puerto Rico municipalities’ submitted documents for federal compliance and local municipality permitting considerations. Supported the Program Delivery Manager (PDMG) in maintaining relationships with Puerto Rico municipalities, internal FEMA departments (Hazard Mitigation (HM) and Public Assistance (PA)), external federal agencies (USFWS, BLM, USDA, EPA, and NOAA), and private sector organizations (local contractors and non-profits), to coordinate site inspections, address compliance Issues, and process implementation plans defined in submitted scope of work documentation to the FEMA Grants Portal. Produced Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 quantitative technical reports utilizing the project scope of work from submitted Puerto Rico municipality documents. Participated in Recover Scope Meetings (RSM) to provide EHP specialists support and identify any potential environmental and historical concerns. Submitted Categorical Exclusions (CATEXs) into EMMIE to solidify EHP compliance considerations and to further develop the grant/award process for PA to the Puerto Rico municipalities. Show less

• Disaster Recovery Center Representative

  • Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Supported the leadership and staff of the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #1 (Caguas) and #9 (Rio Grande) in the Individual Assistance (IA) application process for survivors during DR-4671-PR. Maintained and advanced the partnerships of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with individual survivors by providing informational services and IA application aid during DR-4671 in Puerto Rico. Completed registration intake and updated survivor IA applications on National Emergency Management Information System (NEMIS) with referrals to associated services such as Crisis Counseling, Hazard Mitigation (HM), Small Business Administration (SBA), and the applicant’s local municipality. Contributed to the strategic vision of FEMA IA protocols by aiding survivors in their IA applications and representing the agency in a time of disaster. Reported daily internal statistics and logistics to DRC Leadership of survivors visiting the DRC, common required documents for the IA application process, common disaster damage relating to properties, and average wait time for a survivor within the DRC. Collected personal identifying information and demographic information of ~6,000 survivors. Submitted ~50 required documents for the Individual and Household Assistance Program (IHP) and provided survivors with information on documents needed to progress their IA application through NEMIS. Cataloged ~300 survivor interactions in the Disaster Operations Tool (DOT) to generate a qualitative report of requested services. Show less

• Business Architecture Public Assistance Assistant

  • Sep 2022 - Sep 2022

  Supported Business Architecture Public Assistance (BAPA) specialists by sorting and categorizing 6,000 Change Control Tool (CCTs) requests on the Business Architecture Public Assistance (BAPA) backlog database of bugs/issues and functionality recommendations for the Grants Manager software used to manage federal funding requests and awards during disasters and emergencies. Triaged 6,000 backlogged CCTs utilizing the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG) to develop quantitative technical briefings for BAPA staff, internal FEMA departments (Public Assistance (PA) and Infromation Technology (IT)), and software development contractors and collected feedback on an appropriate order of operations in dismantling the CCTs backlog. Maintained relationships with FEMA staff who submit backlogged CCTs by creating a channel of communication (email, Microsoft Teams, phone call, and visiting their office) regarding the status and integration of the CCTs into the Grants Manager software. Represented BAPA during weekly external CCTs triage meeting with software development contractors to analyze current bugs/issues CCTs within the Grants Manager and Grants Portal software to determine the order of action. Generated technical summaries of triaged CCTs to BAPA Leadership and software development contractors for quality assurance review and software integration into the Grants Manager software. Represented BAPA during weekly external CCTs triage meetings with software development contractors to address progress on CCTs backlog and presented technical summaries. Managed CCTs backlog database submitted to the BAPA leadership updating resolved CCTs and final closeout of the backlogged CCTs. Show less



CN Utility Consulting

• United States
• Utilities
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Utility Forester

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Used standardized field collection techniques (ESRI ArcGIS, GPS, and Microsoft Excel integrated software) for environmental data to independently collect field observations and manage the quantity and quality of geospatial vegetation data in a ~300 mile radius of the Greater Kansas City electrical grid for routine maintenance application, construction development, and landscape scheduling. Analyzed data and independently created technical vegetation management plans for ~5,000 residential, commercial, and state/federal properties that identified flora quantity and species, hazards to utility equipment and properties, mitigation implementation procedures, right-of-way legal clearances and regulations (OSHA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1926, K.S.A. 12-3201, MO Rev Stat § 537.340), and geolocated vegetation inventories with previous data. Represented the local electrical company and their contractors when performing maintenance applications, construction development, and landscape scheduling by acting as the sole point of contact for the resident, commercial, state/federal property managers/representatives until all prescribed work completed. Identified native and landscaped flora for FEMA / EPA regions 6 and 7 at proficient levels. Diagnosed localized weather conditions using reports produced by the local National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office, and the NWS Storm Prediction Center (SPC) to determine and defend decisions to Leadership if field working conditions had the potential to be hazardous due to inclement weather. Defended and enforced established procedural practices that incorporated OSHA (29 CFR 1910 and 1926), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (Z133 and A300), International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), local ordinances and laws (K.S.A. 12-3201, MO Rev Stat § 537.340), and stakeholder policy specifications (Evergy/(KCP&L). Serviced work-issued vehicles and equipment for daily maintenance and hazard prevention. Show less



Environmental Consultants (ECI)

• United States
• Utilities
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Utility Forester

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2022

  Used standardized field collection techniques (ESRI ArcGIS, GPS, and Microsoft Excel integrated software) for environmental data to independently collect field observations and manage the quantity and quality of geospatial vegetation data in a ~300 mile radius of the Greater Kansas City electrical grid for routine maintenance application, construction development, and landscape scheduling. Analyzed data and independently created technical vegetation management plans for ~5,000 residential, commercial, and state/federal properties that identified flora quantity and species, hazards to utility equipment and properties, mitigation implementation procedures, right-of-way legal clearances and regulations (OSHA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1926, K.S.A. 12-3201, MO Rev Stat § 537.340), and geolocated vegetation inventories with previous data. Represented the local electrical company and their contractors when performing maintenance applications, construction development, and landscape scheduling by acting as the sole point of contact for the resident, commercial, state/federal property managers/representatives until all prescribed work completed. Identified native and landscaped flora for FEMA / EPA regions 6 and 7 at proficient levels. Diagnosed localized weather conditions using reports produced by the local National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office, and the NWS Storm Prediction Center (SPC) to determine and defend decisions to Leadership if field working conditions had the potential to be hazardous due to inclement weather. Defended and enforced established procedural practices that incorporated OSHA (29 CFR 1910 and 1926), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (Z133 and A300), International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), local ordinances and laws (K.S.A. 12-3201, MO Rev Stat § 537.340), and stakeholder policy specifications (Evergy/(KCP&L). Serviced work-issued vehicles and equipment for daily maintenance and hazard prevention. Show less



El Toro Chino

• Norman, Oklahoma, United States

• Waitress/Bartender

  • May 2019 - May 2020

  Waited tables at an upscale multicultural restaurant (150 occupants) with regular and celebratory clientele and weekend live music performances. Maintained knowledge of full menu of house-made cocktails (rotating ~15 specials), expansive wine menu (rotating ~50 labels), and full-service spirits. Upsold an average of $15/table from beverages while waiting tables. Waited tables at an upscale multicultural restaurant (150 occupants) with regular and celebratory clientele and weekend live music performances. Maintained knowledge of full menu of house-made cocktails (rotating ~15 specials), expansive wine menu (rotating ~50 labels), and full-service spirits. Upsold an average of $15/table from beverages while waiting tables.



SoonerVision

• Norman, Oklahoma

• Senior Production Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - May 2020

  Monitored 4-14 live camera signals for 300+ live broadcasts using Phabrix Rx rasterizer to analyze and adjust in real-time videography production parameter data (ISO, aperture, exposure, shutter speed, vectorscope, and audio capture). Maintain partnerships with broadcasting networks (AT&T TV, FuboTV, Hulu, Sling TV, Youtube TV, ESPN+, and FOXSPORTS) affiliates to “ring in” and insert SoonerSport T.V. feed into network feeds in order to broadcast TV signals over-the-air. Established relationships with University of Oklahoma (OU) and competing Universityies' sports teams, and individual OU athletes to ensure standard live broadcasting behaviors and subject matters. Produced multimedia with Adobe products and Avid's Media Composer (short videos, gifs, captions, graphics, photography, reports, statistics, and illustrations) utilizing previous recorded games, teams, and athletes for pre/post-production solidification of live broadcasts or to be incorporated into various social media outlets (Instagram, Twitter, SoonerSports.com). Operated production equipment (broadcast cameras, soundboards, videoboards, scoreboards) at venues in different cities and studios alongside an interdisciplinary team (ESPN, FOX Sports video technicians, local venue technicians) for various athletics teams (OU Sports and Oklahoma City Thunder). Developed technical documents and procedures/protocols on production equipment to be used as method of training and visual communication of live broadcasting development and on-air procedures using production parameter data to exemplify the pre/pro-production processes. Coordinated training sessions with 1-5 media and journalism university students for 8 semesters on live broadcasting pre/post-production specifications using technical documents. Troubleshot studio broadcast equipment and generated technical summaries for engineering staff and offsite network staff continuously during live broadcast production. Show less



NSF NCAR - The National Center for Atmospheric Research

• United States
• Research Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Dropsonde Analyst

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2019

  Analyzed 6-8hrs of real-time data for environmental atmospheric parameters (wind speed and direction, air temperature, pressure, humidity, GPS, and precipitation) to determine characteristics of cloud populations with Hiaper Cloud Radar within NCAR's Gulf Stream V research aircraft for the Organization of Tropical East Pacific Convection (OTREC) field campaign in Central America. Represented the National Center for Atmospheric Research in interdisciplinary programmatic meetings on activities and experiments, daily operations, technical issues, previous and current weather conditions, and updated the daily workflow plan with researchers and scientists from New Mexico Tech, Harvard University, the University of Wisconsin, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Colorado State University, the University of Washington, and Columbia University. Presented daily logistics and technical summarizations of local weather for data-collection flights using ESRI ArcGIS, Python, Excel, and PowerPoint for real-time incorporation of weather events to relay to field-site scientists, researchers, and stakeholders. Preserved the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded strategic vision to produce scientific research on a diverse interdisciplinary team of researchers integrated in the local community to generate raw data for poorly understand deep convection process of the tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean and southwest Caribbean. Managed (@otrec2019) social media and writings (Twitter, Instagram, Blogger) with Photoshop and After Effects to document field campaign progress and create educational outreach content that simplified scientific and technical research, papers, and findings during the field campaign. Show less



National Severe Storms Laboratory: Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies

• Norman, Oklahoma, United States

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Reviewed a large database of recorded atmospheric data (wind speed and direction, air temperature, pressure, humidity, and precipitation) reported from the Oklahoma MESONET system (120 stations updating measurements every hour) and stored data onto local department servers while conducting quality checks with Linux shell scripting. Reviewed environmental atmospheric data recorded by the Oklahoma MESONET weather system to create technical reports (IBM SPSS, Access, and Excel) to catalog atmospheric data into storage for future research. Prevented deletion or corruption of environmental atmospheric data by backing up storage systems in clouds and on hard drives to allow for future scientific development of atmospheric data. Show less



NSF NCAR - The National Center for Atmospheric Research

• United States
• Research Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

  Developed a research project following standard scientific method on an interdisciplinary team titled “Quantifying snow/ice albedo feedback in the Arctic based on reanalysis data for >60°N” Represented the University of Oklahoma as the first undergraduate university student to participate in the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) mentorships research program and presented overall experience regarding the program at university seminars, workshops, and university classes to encourage other undergraduates to apply for the program. Presented scientific research project in the development of a scientific papers, online presentations, printed posters, and orally at conferences such as SOARS mentorship graduation conference, Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), and Midwest Student Conference on Atmospheric Research (MSCAR). Reviewed ~40 articles for methodologies of quantifying positive feedback loops found in midlatitude and Arctic regions. Developed a scientific research project timeline and self-managed the progression of the research project to meet deadlines. Generated technical status reports on scientific research project and presented progress to an interdisciplinary team on project timeline, troubleshot software, and technical brainstorming of research direction. Created ~30 spatial analyses that incorporated charts, graphs, maps and reports defined within a 30-year time span over the arctic region (>60°N) to produce visuals for atmospheric phenomena (interpolate surface, temperature, solar radiation, evaporation, vegetation cover, and albedo) and arithmetic operations (albedo) utilizing Matlab, Python, and ESRI ArcGIS. Show less



Hy-Vee, Inc.

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Delicatessen

  • Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

  Collected orders from shoppers and create items specialized for their needs. Operated machinery (meat slicer, coolers, freezers) safely. Interacted daily with an array of customers, while maintaining product displays. Extensive knowledge of the specialized products, along with products in other departments of the store. Verify inventory and update orders. Collected orders from shoppers and create items specialized for their needs. Operated machinery (meat slicer, coolers, freezers) safely. Interacted daily with an array of customers, while maintaining product displays. Extensive knowledge of the specialized products, along with products in other departments of the store. Verify inventory and update orders.