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Honolulu, Hi, Us

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Coordinate and develop FEMA-certified training courses. Act as a liaison with content providers, Subject Matter Experts, instructors, copy editors, and NDPTC staff to ensure efficient and quality course development. Monitor hazardous geologic/volcanic events, provide summary reports and presentations as required. Assist with recruiting instructional staff, ensuring compliance with certification, evaluating instructional skills, and implementing programs. Serve as liaison for geologic and volcanic initiatives. Provide reports upon request and participate in relevant research, education, and outreach activities at NDPTC.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Presented research findings at departmental meetings and for the National Disaster Preparedness and Training Center.Provided administration and logistical support to assist the team.Collaborate with professionals and contribute to cutting-edge research and related duties as needed.

Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

Collaborated with WMWP and partners to facilitate the implementation of the Management Plan and mitigate landscape-level watershed threats at various restoration sites through project coordination and support.Conduct landscape-level weed management (chemical and mechanical), ungulate management strategy, and biological surveys of flora and fauna. All are to be administered in accordance with current laws and regulations.Demonstrated strong leadership skills by spearheading the coordination and planning of various field-based watershed conservation activities, including native ecosystem and watershed monitoring, outreach events, hosting school groups, feral animal control, fence line building and maintenance, and invasive plant control, resulting in increased community involvement and successful project outcomes.Executed effective wildfire control, management, monitoring activities, and riparian and habitat restoration, rehabilitation, and out-planting efforts. Accurately records and collects reliable field data to input into multiple databases, ensuring precise project progress and outcomes documentation.Managed over 18 helicopter flights to remote areas, transporting 6-14 sling loads per trip while accounting for load calculations and crew safety.

Facilitated labs and grading solo.Collaborated with professors to deliver lectures.Assisted students with coursework and academic help.

Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

Implemented a range of conservation management and planning objectives to support the preservation of Oahu's native ecosystems. Spearheaded invasive plant removal, community outreach, native plant propagation, out-planting of endangered species, surveying, and monitoring efforts. Additionally, provided support for ungulate and small rodent trapping, trail clearing and maintenance, GPS collection, ArcGIS, and maintenance of project equipment and vehicles.

Downey, California, United States

Assist children (6-12 years old) with homework and play organized outdoor/indoor games. Corresponding with parents about their kid’s behavior, progress, etc. Developed and oversaw organized recreational activities for individuals and groups with, at times, no supervision. Coordinate the use of park facilities and manage the upkeep. Ensure participant safety and well-being to foster community spirit and engagement.Work special city events with public and city council members. Constant contact with the public and adhering to their reasonable requests.

Master'S Degree, Hazard Mitigation, Graduated Summa Cumme Laude

Activities and Societies: Earth & Planetary Science Graduate Student Representative, Graduate Women in Science Hawaii, University.

Bachelor'S Degree, Geology/Earth Science, General

Activities and Societies: Alpha Gamma Delta, Geology Club, Manoa Maniacs, Student Activity Program and Fee BoardCommunicology minor

Geology/Earth Science, General

Activities and Societies: Math Club

High School Diploma