Research Associate

• Aug 2018 - Present

Manage the purchasing, budgeting, deployment and maintenance of all in-field water quality sensors and equipment comprising the Iowa Water Quality Information System (https://iwqis.iowawis.org). Assist in the planning of water quality research projects conducted by IIHR-Hydroscience & Engineering. Manage fieldwork staff and graduate student employees. Provide technical and physical assistance to graduate student water quality projects. Conduct all fieldwork tasks related to maintaining network operation and expansion (existing site maintenance, new site installation, water sample collection and analysis). Inventory of non-capitalized and capitalized equipment.

Research Assistant / Environmental Field Tech

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

Deployed and maintained precision sensors for research, adhering to all standard operating procedures, for a statewide nutrient monitoring network (https://iwqis.iowawis.org). Installed and maintained off-bank structures and field site equipment. Responsible for initial set up and installation of new phosphate monitoring equipment. Collected and analyzed water samples. Cleaned, calibrated, and checked Nitratax, DTS, and DS5X Hydrolab water quality sensors. Kept detailed logs of field and lab activities. Performed troubleshooting on malfunctioning sensors and equipment. Installation and maintenance of multiple Eddy Covariance Flux Towers. Downloading and uploading of data from multiple in-field environmental data loggers including Sutron Biomet systems, HOBO groundwater well transducers, and Decagon weathering profile stations.

Owner, Stoeffler Design LLC

• Jun 2012 - Present

-Custom cabinet making & woodworking -Custom cabinet making & woodworking

Soil and Water Conservation Assistant

• Dec 2009 - Jul 2011

-Assist area landowners with the planning/implementation/maintenance of environmental conservation practices -Determine eligibility for enrollment in CRP based on Federal regulations -Assist area farmers/landowners with the process of enrolling land into the Federal Conservation Reserve Program -Develop appropriate seeding plans for CRP practices -Survey/Plan/Design all CRP wetland restorations -Assist area landowners with the planning/implementation/maintenance of environmental conservation practices -Determine eligibility for enrollment in CRP based on Federal regulations -Assist area farmers/landowners with the process of enrolling land into the Federal Conservation Reserve Program -Develop appropriate seeding plans for CRP practices -Survey/Plan/Design all CRP wetland restorations

Packaging/Fulfillment Manager

• Aug 2008 - Dec 2009

-Manage the packaging & fulfillment of all Eco Lips branded domestic and international orders as well as orders submitted via private label accounts -Assist in the planning/scheduling/monitoring of production needs -Prioritize and make recommendations to maximize efficiency and meet fulfillment goals -Assist in managing staffing needs including hiring and reassignment of personnel as dictated by production/packaging schedules -Manage the packaging & fulfillment of all Eco Lips branded domestic and international orders as well as orders submitted via private label accounts -Assist in the planning/scheduling/monitoring of production needs -Prioritize and make recommendations to maximize efficiency and meet fulfillment goals -Assist in managing staffing needs including hiring and reassignment of personnel as dictated by production/packaging schedules

Camp Coordinator

• Mar 2008 - Jul 2009

-Directly develop, coordinate and supervise guided nature tours/lessons conducted by 5+ counselors for 40+ camp participants grades 1-6-Develop educational curriculum exploring Iowa's prairies, woodlands, wetlands and natural history-Assist in the development of an evolving yet cohesive multi-camp curriculum

Camp Counselor

• Jun 2007 - Mar 2008

-Conduct guided nature tours/lessons for camp participants grades 1-6

Cabinet Maker/Resident Finishing Specialist

• Jul 2005 - Aug 2008

Library Assistant III (Re-shelving Supervisor)

• Feb 2002 - Aug 2002

-Manage the Bookstacks/Re-shelving Department -Directly train, supervise and schedule part time student employees -Manage Circulation Desk responsibilities -Manage the Bookstacks/Re-shelving Department -Directly train, supervise and schedule part time student employees -Manage Circulation Desk responsibilities

Book & Paper Conservation Assistant

• Jan 1997 - Dec 2001

-Repair books and paper materials held in SHSI Library collection -Construct protective coverings/encasements for materials held in SHSI Library collection -Assist in the supervision and training of other student employees -Database management, project tracking -Repair books and paper materials held in SHSI Library collection -Construct protective coverings/encasements for materials held in SHSI Library collection -Assist in the supervision and training of other student employees -Database management, project tracking

Bookstacks & Reshelving Employee

• Nov 2000 - Mar 2001

-Maintain book stacks -Re-shelving of returned library materials -Assist in the relocation of large sections within the book stacks to accommodate new acquisitions -Maintain book stacks -Re-shelving of returned library materials -Assist in the relocation of large sections within the book stacks to accommodate new acquisitions