Experience

Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conservation Project Manager

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  - Manage volunteer groups at various job sites - Aid in maintenance of community gardens and public spaces around Burlington - Research and report on management of invasives, best practice for new plantings - Monitor and maintain Tommy Thompson community garden - Manage volunteer groups at various job sites - Aid in maintenance of community gardens and public spaces around Burlington - Research and report on management of invasives, best practice for new plantings - Monitor and maintain Tommy Thompson community garden



University of Vermont

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Greenhouse Assistant II

  • Dec 2022 - May 2023

  - Research, identify, track, and manage pests, beneficial insects, and hyperparasites (fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, spider mites , Aphidius Envi, Pachyneuron, Aphidius Colemani)- Empty, clean, and prepare houses to transfer to new projects- Mix and prepare media for transplanting seedlings- Transplant seedlings- Ensure fertilizer system is full, clean, and at proper nutrient levels- Assist in plant production when needed- Work the register and assist shoppers during plant sales Show less

• Greenhouse Technician

  • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

  - Perform weekly fertilizer refill and electrical conductivity readings- Treat cooling machinery to prevent bacteria and mold build-up- Locate, identify, and report on common greenhouse pests and beneficial insects- Deploy non-chemical pest management strategies- Aid researchers in efficiently growing plants for projects- Experiment on media performance for ideal plant growth



Niquette Bay State Park

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• State Park Attendant

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Stewarding one of many state parks so that people may come and enjoy some of Vermont's most beautiful natural areas. Entails grounds maintenance, visitor interactions, and acquiring intimate knowledge of the species and geological history of the park. - Algal bloom monitoring and water quality testing - Regular trash and trail monitoring throughout the day - Educate visitors about park policies and facts verbally and by creating educational posters - Collect visitor fees and sell merchandise and passes - Count cash drawer at the beginning and end of day; maintain deposit/profit records - Various maintenance tasks (erecting signposts, lawnmowing, raking stairways, replacing boardwalks) Show less



Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conservation Specialist

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Working with the City of Burlington conservation crew to maintain our public parks! My specific role entails maintenance of the Tommy Thompson community gardens at the Intervale, where I am charged with communicating with gardeners and organizing small groups of volunteers to create a special oasis for all to enjoy. Special attention is paid to prioritizing pollinator-friendly habitats, native plants and trees, and maintaining often overlooked zones farmed by New Americans. - Regular trimming of grass areas not reachable by lawnmowers - Sheet mulching of pollinator gardens and pathways between plots - Identification and proper removal of invasive species - Organize volunteer groups during large-scale work days - Communicating with independent gardeners to identify problem areas - Largely independent work Show less



Our House Bistro

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Waitstaff, Bartender, Host

  • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022



Burlington Walk Bike Council

• Burlington, Vermont, United States

• Analyst and Coordination Intern

  • Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Worked with another intern to produce a 5-year progress report by creating maps and graphs from compiled data points. This was then presented multiple times to the whole organization to help celebrate progress, identify new problems, and adjust the goals of the plan to better suit the needs of Burlington. I also created and contacted a list of contacts to related organizations to expand the organization's network. Worked with another intern to produce a 5-year progress report by creating maps and graphs from compiled data points. This was then presented multiple times to the whole organization to help celebrate progress, identify new problems, and adjust the goals of the plan to better suit the needs of Burlington. I also created and contacted a list of contacts to related organizations to expand the organization's network.



Ken's Pizza and Pub

• Burlington, Vermont, United States

• Waitstaff

  • Apr 2021 - Aug 2021



Moo's Place Ice Cream

• Derry, New Hampshire, United States

• Ice Cream Scooper

  • May 2017 - Oct 2020

  Voted Scooper of the Year 2020 by coworkers and employers Voted Scooper of the Year 2020 by coworkers and employers