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Saint James, NY, US

Bremen, Maine, United States

In this role, I serve as interpreter and field naturalist aboard commercial puffin-watching tours in Muscongus Bay, as well as assist with implementing educational and birding programs at the Project Puffin Visitor Center.

Stone Valley Recreation Area, Petersburg, PA

In this position, I was able to interact with visitors and with my co-workers to help create a welcoming and positive outdoor experience. I was responsible for greeting and educating customers on the area and assisting them with rental equipment such as non-motorized boats (spring-fall) and cross-country skis (winter). As supervisor, I was responsible for.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

In this role, I collaborated with a co-lead to lead two groups of ten incoming PSU first-year students on five-day backpacking trips to ease their transition to college & facilitate connection to others, to nature, and to self. Although this role did contain teaching elements regarding outdoor technical skills, it was also largely about promoting.

Nesconset, New York, United States

Over the summer of 2021, I was able to spend my days working outside, both with plants and with people. I assisted with the management of daily (10.5 hours) physical operations of a plant nursery. Additionally, I collaborated to reorganize the nursery layout, allowing for an improved efficiency of daily operations and an easier customer experience..

Bachelor'S Degree, Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management

Activities and Societies: Vice President of Penn State Outing Club, Counselor & Learning Group Leader at Shaver's Creek Outdoor School.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Varsity Soccer, Symphonic Band