Experience

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  Willow brook restaurant

  Dec 2017 - Mar 2019

  Food server
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  Southwick's zoo

  Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

  Kiddie ride operator
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  University of massachusetts amherst

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Research intern

  I worked at the Water and Energy Technologies Testing Facility (WET Center), which focuses on innovative wastewater treatment technologies. It houses many pilot programs, providing me a broad range of experience within wastewater treatment.My experience was gathered both on-site (January-March) and remotely (April-May). This taught me different ways to engage with my work, and allowed me to overcome unexpected hurdles.

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  Biosafe systems

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Treatment systems product development intern

  • Worked in a laboratory testing product efficiency at under different conditions• Learned about peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide applications in different industries• Plumbed a series of flow through retention tanks to create a realistic wastewater treatment system

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  Aclarity, llc

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Research and development intern

  • Worked extensively with electrochemical systems to provide cheap & effective water treatment• Performed daily testing of Aclarity products on various tests, such as PFAS/PFOS/PFOA, dioxane and ammonia

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  University of massachusetts amherst

  Feb 2021 - May 2021

  Research intern

  Worked with a PhD candidate to determine the role of nitrifying bacteria in algal blooms.

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  Civil & environmental consultants, inc.

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Engineer intern

  • Created site plan layouts and designed stormwater management systems using AutoCAD• Wrote technical memos for clients based on local, state, and federal regulations• Gained knowledge of solid waste systems, including landfills and transfer stations

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  Floating island international, inc.

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Environmental engineering intern

  • Measured DO biweekly on a testing lake, in part to determine the state of stratification and turnover• Co-designed a testing procedure to determine the functionality of a nanobubbler aeration system• Applied for a multi-million dollar funding opportunity and conducted research on networking opportunities and company growth programs

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  Vhb

  Aug 2023 - now

  Water resource specialist