Experience

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  Santa barbara zoo

  Jul 2008 - Sept 2008

  Conservation intern

  Assisted with research on California condor conservationConducted research on Asian elephants which lead to enclosure enhancement Observed yearly physicals of some mammalian zoo species and necropsies

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  Ohio environmental protection agency

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2010

  Water quality intern

  Collected freshwater samples statewide and calibrated lab equipment for samplingCalibrated sondes including dissolved oxygen, turbidity, temperature, and pH probesInvestigated construction sites for sediment control violations and investigated waste-water treatment facilities for water quality violations

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  The ohio state university

  Sept 2010 - Jul 2011

  Undergraduate research assistant

  Clean, catalog, and maintain the freshwater bivalve collection

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  Florida atlantic university

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

  Graduate teaching assistant

  Teaching Assistant for three advanced undergraduate classes: Comparative Vertebrate Morphogenesis and Anatomy and Physiology (I and II)

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  Jumby bay hawksbill project

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2012

  Research assitant

  I worked as an independent investigator in collaboration with the Jumby Bay Hawksbill Project to complete my Master’s thesis. I determined reproductive success via hatching and emergence, collected morphological measurements on hatchlings, tracked offshore swimming movements of hatchlings, and determined hatchling predation rate. I performed public outreach by leading nightly sea turtle nesting surveys and communicated with the public about the goals of the Hawksbill project. I published three manuscripts based on these findings. Show less

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  Ecological associates inc.

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2014

  Field technician

  Conducted morning nest surveys, shorebird surveys, nest relocation, gill netting, and beach seining Responded to sea turtle strandings following Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network protocols and coordinated with statewide agenciesExperienced driving and trailering ATV’s and boats

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  Pinnacle ecological inc, llc

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2015

  Marine biologist

  Conducted field surveys as scientific diver (AAUS) in sensitive marine environments. Projects include coral relocation and health monitoring, benthic surveys, seagrass surveys, seagrass restoration, marine mammal monitoring, permit compliance, and impact assessment surveys. Managed statistical data analysis, report writing, proposal development, permit delineation, and field mobilization. Supervised a team of 2-4 on a variety of field projects Familiar with protocols and compliance associated with the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Marine Turtle Protection Act and permit requirements, Marine Mammal Protection Act, and Section 7 Biological Consultation. Show less

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  Washington department of fish & wildlife

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

  Scientific technician ii

  Conducted spawning ground surveys for endangered salmonids throughout the lower Columbia River BasinCollected biological data including DNA, otolith, snouts, CWT/PIT tags, tissue, and population monitoring dataOrganized, input, and performed QA/QC on data

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  Cryoocyte inc.

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Overseas research associate

  Research and develop novel techniques for processing salmonid eggs and milt to increase time for genetic analysis, improve fertilization rates, and decrease disease susceptibility Collect, process, and fertilize numerous species of salmonid ova and milt by collaborating with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife salmon hatchery managers statewide Manage all aspects of embryo rearing, development, health monitoring, and fertilization assessments Show less

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  Coastal systems international, inc.

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2020

  As a project manager I am responsible for managing large scale complex projects including international development projects, wetlands development, marina and port development projects, and coastal development. Management of projects includes proposal writing; budget tracking; project administration, planning and design; logistics; environmental impact assessment, managing staff; project monitoring and compliance; permitting strategy; and permit close out. Ample experience acting as a liason between clients and regulatory agencies including National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, South Florida Water Management District, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Miami-Dade County DERM, and other local government marine resource management agencies. Show less

  • Senior Environmental/Permitting Project Manager

    Jul 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Environmental / Permitting Project Manager

    Jun 2017 - Oct 2020
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  Tetra tech

  Oct 2020 - May 2024

  Environmental permitting specialist
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  Resource environmental solutions llc

  May 2024 - now

  Scientist iv