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- Project management of medium to large scale restoration projects (permitting processes, contractor hires, contractor management) - Strategic planning for restoration prioritization in Halton Region Watersheds - Grant application support and leading grant reporting for large-scale outreach and restoration initiatives in priority watersheds- Community and partnership engagement (for-profit, non-profit, municipal, provincial, federal agencies) to facilitate and implement restoration… Show more - Project management of medium to large scale restoration projects (permitting processes, contractor hires, contractor management) - Strategic planning for restoration prioritization in Halton Region Watersheds - Grant application support and leading grant reporting for large-scale outreach and restoration initiatives in priority watersheds- Community and partnership engagement (for-profit, non-profit, municipal, provincial, federal agencies) to facilitate and implement restoration projects- Supervision and oversight of field technicians and seasonal staff, for both project planning and implementation of low-complexity restoration projects. Show less

- Coordination and implementation of small to medium scale restoration projects, largely for species at risk habitat improvement- Support (grant writing & reporting, federal and provincial permitting application processes) for large scale aquatic restoration projects to improve aquatic species at risk habitat - Implementation of pre and post restoration invasive species management programs- Landowner engagement & communication through cold calls & site visits to encourage good… Show more - Coordination and implementation of small to medium scale restoration projects, largely for species at risk habitat improvement- Support (grant writing & reporting, federal and provincial permitting application processes) for large scale aquatic restoration projects to improve aquatic species at risk habitat - Implementation of pre and post restoration invasive species management programs- Landowner engagement & communication through cold calls & site visits to encourage good conservation practices - Volunteer management (recruitment and supervision) for both restoration and stewardship focused projects- Report writing and data entry to track project and engagement success & report to funding agencies - QA/QC of restoration database(s) to identify and track opportunities - Preparation of management and action plans to aid in restoration project planning- Assisting ecology staff with fish rescues & aquatic monitoring- Supervision of contract staff on both field and office activities throughout the summer and fall seasons Show less

• Assisting Restoration Technicians with the planning, implementation, and follow-up assessments of stream rehabilitation and restoration projects• Communicating with private landowners through site visits and interpreting aerial imagery to identify restoration opportunities• Implementing small scale manual removal & management of invasive species • Managing and analyzing large datasets with regard to restoration characteristics and opportunities in Conservation… Show more • Assisting Restoration Technicians with the planning, implementation, and follow-up assessments of stream rehabilitation and restoration projects• Communicating with private landowners through site visits and interpreting aerial imagery to identify restoration opportunities• Implementing small scale manual removal & management of invasive species • Managing and analyzing large datasets with regard to restoration characteristics and opportunities in Conservation Halton watersheds• Conducting electrofishing and fish rescue activities with Ecology staff Show less

Spring 2018 - ENVS300: Vascular Plants of Southern Ontario: Trained students in plant identification using dichotomous keys, for a wide variety of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, (native and invasive) in the Great Lakes St. Laurence & Carolinian zones. This involved in class activities using pressed specimens, as well as in field tutorials in a variety of habitats. I also taught an introductory wetland lab lecture to expose students to Cyperaceae and Juncaceae families.

Fall 2016 - ENVS200 (Field Ecology): Provided support to students during in-field lab activities, ensuring student safety at all times. This included teaching practical skills, such as tree identification, concepts in landscape & urban ecology as well as stream health (stream quality parameters and invertebrate ID). Also participated in marking activities for course assignments. Winter 2017 & Winter 2018- ERS111 (Environmental Analysis and Solutions II: Experiential Approaches):… Show more Fall 2016 - ENVS200 (Field Ecology): Provided support to students during in-field lab activities, ensuring student safety at all times. This included teaching practical skills, such as tree identification, concepts in landscape & urban ecology as well as stream health (stream quality parameters and invertebrate ID). Also participated in marking activities for course assignments. Winter 2017 & Winter 2018- ERS111 (Environmental Analysis and Solutions II: Experiential Approaches): Facilitating two seminars with 10-15 students. Topics covered include water related global issues and addressing complex environmental challenges. Developed and delivered tutorial content from lecture material and provided written and verbal feedback to students in their writing and communication skills (reports, oral presentations, final exams). Spring 2017 & Spring 2018 - ERS 342 (Professional Restoration and Conservation Practice): Accompanied a small group of students on a field course in Norfolk County to learn about ecological restoration practices in government, non-government, and NGO industries. Assisted in facilitating group discussions and marking final assignments. Spring 2017 - ERS382 (Environmental Monitoring ): - A 10 day field course on the Niagara Escarpment. Assisted students with plant ID and environmental monitoring principles and practices through use of the EMAN protocol.Fall 2017 - ERS100 (Foundations: Environment, Resources and Sustainability): Led two tutorials of approximately 20-25 students in discussions and case studies. Tutorial covered a variety of topics (sustainability, environmental monitoring, environmental awareness, behaviour and policies, etc.), with the overall goal to expose students to the complex and transdisciplinary nature of problem solving in environmental studies. Show less

• Assisted in the development of a restoration monitoring protocol for tree planting sites. Led small teams to conduct monitoring, which involved health and safety assessments, identifying invasive species presence, management activities required and survivability for each planting site. Coordinated with an external contractor to facilitate the watering of newly planted restoration sites. • Worked with both government and non-profit partners to implement stewardship events on Town land… Show more • Assisted in the development of a restoration monitoring protocol for tree planting sites. Led small teams to conduct monitoring, which involved health and safety assessments, identifying invasive species presence, management activities required and survivability for each planting site. Coordinated with an external contractor to facilitate the watering of newly planted restoration sites. • Worked with both government and non-profit partners to implement stewardship events on Town land. This involved volunteer management for small and large groups. • Assisted in several town facilitated events, including project management and on-the-ground implementation of large volunteer tree planting events with Town partners. This involved soil sampling, ordering and facilitating the delivery of plant material, loading and preparing necessary planting equipment, and assisting volunteers on the day of the planting event. • Conducted in field ash tree health assessments and photo monitoring for the Town’s Emerald Ash Borer Management Strategy.• Conducted research, data management and assisted in the production of technical reports as required for Richmond Hill’s Emerald Ash Borer Management Strategy, Restoration and Amphibian Monitoring Programs, Urban Forest Management Plan and Community Garden Policy. . • Maintained GIS formatted data regarding species at risk, ELC data and for the Natural Environment section; advised external departments and contractors where necessary through provision of constraint maps. Produced GIS derived maps displaying relevant data for aforementioned reports and policies. Show less

- Developed extensive customer service and problem solving skills through aidingcustomers with plant product inquiries - Worked under minimal supervision in delivery, wholesale, and retail roles- provided administrative support in office through answering phone and email inquiries- Managed large stock inventory lists in Microsoft Office - Researched and created plant information signs for customer education

Guelph, Ontario

- Responsible for marketplace aesthetics, product quality and customer service- Working in a team environment to maintain customer satisfaction through busy seasonal demands

Masters Of Environmental Studies, Restoration & Conservation Ecology

Activities and Societies: ENVigorate Festival - workshop co-facilitator, Grand River Regional Envirothon - Forestry Station Thesis: Are.

Graduate Certificate, Ecosystem Restoration

Activities and Societies: Curriculum Committee, Department of Environmental Studies - Field training in a wide range of disciplines.

Bachelor Of Environmental Science, Environmental Biology, Deans Honour List

Activities and Societies: Curriculum Committee, School of Environmental Science - independent research in the field of dendrochronology.