Experience

Washington State Department of Agriculture

• United States
• Farming
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Pest Biologist 2

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Olympia



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retired

  • Oct 2016 - May 2017



Washington State Department of Health

• Environmental Specialist

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

  Tumwater, WA ● Responsible for carrying out the Mosquito Surveillance Project for the Zoonotic Disease Program, to include adult mosquito surveillance and collection activities, identification of mosquitoes to species, pooling and testing vector mosquitoes for West Nile virus using the Rapid Analyte Measurement Platform system. ● Entered surveillance data into spreadsheets for reporting results to partners and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ● Assisted with coordinating and… Show more ● Responsible for carrying out the Mosquito Surveillance Project for the Zoonotic Disease Program, to include adult mosquito surveillance and collection activities, identification of mosquitoes to species, pooling and testing vector mosquitoes for West Nile virus using the Rapid Analyte Measurement Platform system. ● Entered surveillance data into spreadsheets for reporting results to partners and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ● Assisted with coordinating and distributing surveillance supplies and equipment to partners, and communicated regularly with surveillance partners via phone and email. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Entomologist

  • Jun 2015 - May 2016

  Joint Base Lewis-McChord ● Served as a subject matter expert regarding entomology and pest management issues. ● Reviewed reports and provides input for information papers about vector-borne disease issues.

• Officer-in-Charge, Laboratory Sciences Division

  • Jun 2014 - May 2015

  Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA ● Served as a subject matter expert regarding medically important pests, pest surveillance, and pest management issues. ● Oversaw laboratory operations including sample processing and testing, supply and equipment requisition, budget monitoring, writing and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures. ● Reported activities of importance and laboratory testing data to supervisors in several formats including written memorandums and reports, spreadsheets, and oral briefings.

• Officer-in-Charge, Entomological Sciences Program

  • Aug 2012 - May 2014

  Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA ● Orchestrated entomological training for environmental science officers, veterinarians, and field sanitation team members. Subjects included medically important arthropods, integrated pest management, prevention of vector-borne diseases, proper pesticide storage and display, and applicable pesticide regulations. ● Conducted Pest Management Assistance visits for newly assigned Environmental Health personnel to train them on their responsibilities concerning surveillance of medically… Show more ● Orchestrated entomological training for environmental science officers, veterinarians, and field sanitation team members. Subjects included medically important arthropods, integrated pest management, prevention of vector-borne diseases, proper pesticide storage and display, and applicable pesticide regulations. ● Conducted Pest Management Assistance visits for newly assigned Environmental Health personnel to train them on their responsibilities concerning surveillance of medically important pests, pest management, and pesticide storage, use, and disposal. Observations were provided verbally at the end of the visit and subsequently in a formal written report. ● Interacted with diverse stakeholders including Environmental Health personnel, pest management professionals, golf course managers, commissary managers, Post Exchange managers, and pest control professionals.

• Officer-in-Charge, 154th Medical Detachment (Preventive Medicine)

  • Apr 2010 - Jul 2012

  Camp Walker, South Korea ● Managed personnel, equipment, and operations of a forward deployed Preventive Medicine Detachment which provided support and consultation to minimize the effects of occupational hazards; enteric diseases; arthropod-, food-, and water-borne diseases; and other medical threats to deployed forces. ● Headed entomological training and support to the Detachment’s personnel and entomological consultation to all personnel assigned to the southern half of the South Korean peninsula. ●… Show more ● Managed personnel, equipment, and operations of a forward deployed Preventive Medicine Detachment which provided support and consultation to minimize the effects of occupational hazards; enteric diseases; arthropod-, food-, and water-borne diseases; and other medical threats to deployed forces. ● Headed entomological training and support to the Detachment’s personnel and entomological consultation to all personnel assigned to the southern half of the South Korean peninsula. ● Responsible for the safety, training, readiness, morale, welfare, and discipline of twelve US Soldiers and seven Korean military personnel.

• Executive Officer, 154th Medical Detachment (Preventive Medicine)

  • Aug 2009 - Mar 2010

  Camp Walker, South Korea ● Provided support and consultation to minimize the effects of occupational hazards; enteric diseases; arthropod-, food-, and water-borne diseases; and other medical threats to deployed forces. ● Trained the Detachment’s personnel on pest management and provided entomological consultation for all personnel assigned to the southern half of the South Korean peninsula. ● Provided the Detachment’s logistical and administrative support including equipment and personnel readiness, security, and… Show more ● Provided support and consultation to minimize the effects of occupational hazards; enteric diseases; arthropod-, food-, and water-borne diseases; and other medical threats to deployed forces. ● Trained the Detachment’s personnel on pest management and provided entomological consultation for all personnel assigned to the southern half of the South Korean peninsula. ● Provided the Detachment’s logistical and administrative support including equipment and personnel readiness, security, and safety.



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Science Officer

  • Sep 2004 - Jul 2007

  Fort McPherson, GA ● Conducted assessments of US Army health care facilities that provided awareness to Environmental Health personnel of their responsibilities regarding management of hazardous and regulated medical wastes produced by their facilities.



Idaho Air National Guard

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Ground Radar Technician

  • Sep 2000 - Aug 2004

  Mountain Home AFB, ID ● Operated and performed maintenance on enemy anti-aircraft threat simulators that provided training to US military pilots on evasion of enemy anti-aircraft threats.



Idaho Entomological Society

• Volunteer

  • 1995 - 2004



Ecolab

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pest Route Technician

  • Sep 1998 - Aug 2000

  Southern Idaho ● Worked independently to provide pest control in a variety of facilities including food processing plants, restaurants, warehouses, hotels, and residences. ● Independently performed the following duties for up to 45 customers: mechanical and chemical elimination of pests; scheduling weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly appointments with customers; maintenance of equipment; ordering parts and supplies; and advising customers on structural and operational practices to decrease the number of pests… Show more ● Worked independently to provide pest control in a variety of facilities including food processing plants, restaurants, warehouses, hotels, and residences. ● Independently performed the following duties for up to 45 customers: mechanical and chemical elimination of pests; scheduling weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly appointments with customers; maintenance of equipment; ordering parts and supplies; and advising customers on structural and operational practices to decrease the number of pests in their facilities. Show less