Experience

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  National park service

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Invasive species management intern, student conservation association

  Handled invertebrate sampling and weekly chemical testing in 7 streams and 5 lakes inside Prince William Forest Park to observe water quality. Improved efficiency by reorganizing sampling teams to double the work completed each week and instituted a new vial labeling strategy that resulted in higher accuracy. Tracked and documented locations of endangered and invasive plants through GPS and eradicated invasive species by using large-scale physical and chemical removal methods.

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  National park service

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Resource management intern, student conservation association

  Developed 5 new hiking trails, revised 2 park visitor maps utilizing GPS and ArcGIS, and established physical boundaries of historical restoration project based upon older maps. Coordinated volunteer and community service events at the Petersburg National Battlefield and also organized and led trail maintenance, monthly water quality testing, and other activities. Assessed electric, gas, and water bills and recommended new action plans to reduce use.

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  Duke university

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Conservation evidence abstract specialist

  Summarized quantitative conservation literature to communicate methods and results of potential species or habitat management practices for an internet-based, open-access information resource designed to support decisions about how to maintain and restore global diversity.

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  Western carolina university

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Marine vulnerability assessment specialist, program for the study of developed shorelines

  Evaluated climate change stressors to the Cumberland Island National Seashore for a research office and conducted GIS ground truthing surveys to ensure the accuracy of satellite imagery. Performed habitat delineation to verify satellite image accuracy and contributed to NPS Natural Resource Report by providing salt marsh channels/land cover type GIS data, photographs, and summary reports.

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  Fairfax county park authority

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

  Naturalist

  Spearheaded environmental field trips for local public elementary and middle schools at local community center. Instructed ~180 students at 12 learning stations that featured 6 interactive activities. Coordinated monthly educational excursions for the Boy Scouts of America on 1,400 sq. ft. trail with woodlands and wetlands.

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  Seacamp association, inc.

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2017

  Program specialist, operations manager & marine science instructor

  Facilitated experiential marine science educational programs including sailing, windsurfing, shark biology, Naui Scuba certification course, and underwater research for non-profit summer camp organization with up to 150 students from grades 5–12. On-boarded 75 staff members and facilitated 4-week training programs on first aid, classroom/camp management, and boating safety. Collaborated with public/private schools for course selection and travel arrangements. Created schedules for 60 employees. Booked 25 ship captains on 6-passenger vessels for ~112 trips each week to maintain regulatory compliance. Led 3–4 annual community events and showcased live specimens. Show less

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  Holland america line

  May 2018 - Jan 2019

  On-board naturalist

  Guided interactive environmental programs aboard numerous ships for cruise line. Led audiences of 200+ through classroom-based naturalist encounters, on-deck wildlife spotting, identification sessions, and educational games.

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  Rover cruises

  May 2019 - Jun 2022

  Senior deckhand & senior marina dockhand

  Direct Dolphin Discovery tours and Whales and Wildlife tours for local boating company in partnership with Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. Ensure boat is ready for passengers prior to cruise, completing cabin sanitization, stocking ship inventory, and confirming MSD system is operational. Train 4–5 crew members on daily operations, policies, and procedures. Track passenger count upon boarding and document total in ship’s logging system. Determine slip placement for overnight vessels and book docking reservations at Waterside Marina. Show less

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  Us army corps of engineers

  Oct 2020 - now

  • Environmental Scientist

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Surveying Technician

    Jul 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Deckhand

    Oct 2020 - Jul 2022