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Fort Worth, Texas, United States

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Solutions-oriented organization solving problems at the nexus of water, health, & technology for underserved communities.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

South Bend, Indiana

• Coordinated day-to-day operations to produce our building automation technology• Co-led ongoing manufacturing, inventory, sales, marketing, and customer success activities• Developed regular manufacturing process improvements and standard operating procedures (SOP)• Collaborated on company activities for product launch, investor pitches, and business development

South Bend, Indiana Area

Shirley Heinze Land Trust (Environmental Research Analyst)• Crafted outcomes-driven logic model for a 3-year strategic plan• Secured a $300K grant for wetland restoration, working lands preservation, and water quality improvements• Created breakeven analysis model based on land price, agricultural land revenue, and conservation easementsBloomberg Mayors Challenge / Commuter’s Trust (Data Analytics Lead)• Synthesized multivariable transportation data from 200+ users into monthly status reports for 3 clients• Empowered clients to decrease employee turnover through year-over-year analysis of attendance data• Coordinated standardization and streamlining of data sharing operations for 7 employers• Co-developed financial model to optimize allocation of $1M grant for program scalingCity of South Bend-Shared Mobility Program (Project Manager)• Directed City and client engagement throughout project negotiation phase• Presented policy analysis and recommendations based on comparable cities’ transportation programsNew Markets Tax Credit Project (Economics Analyst)• Analyzed employment statistics for $65M Department of the Treasury grant application• Collaborated with consultants, policy experts, and program directors to write grant application

Doudrick Laboratory For Advanced Environmental Research

• Conducted environmental engineering research in Dr. Kyle Doudrick's lab in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences• Researched physical and chemical interactions between wastewater treatment catalysts and organic contaminants using emerging electrochemical treatment methods. • Developed novel technology for wastewater treatment by means of electrochemistry for source separated urine that has the potential to improve water treatment and energy efficiency for millions of people• Published research as primary author in peer-reviewed journal and presented findings at 6 domestic and international conferences• Managed undergraduate research of 7 students from 5 countries over the course of 5 yearsValuable knowledge and skills related to this research include:- Electrochemistry (e.g., voltammetry, chronoamperometry, chronopotentiometry)- Photocatalysis- Potentiostat operation- Understanding of wastewater pollutants and relevant redox chemistry- Photocatalyst Characterization and Water Analysis (TOC/TN, IC, LC-MS, FTIR, UV-VIS, DLS Particle Sizing, Zeta Potential, XRF, BET)Laboratory website: http://www.doudrick.info/

Department Of Civil And Environmental Engineering And Earth Sciences

Courses: Construction Materials, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Biotechnology, Advanced Biological Process Design• Facilitated understanding of laboratory and homework assignments • Assessed performance of 40 student’s laboratory and homework assignments • Maximized course objectives through meetings with course coordinatorsI served as a graduate teaching assistant for six semesters:• First semester-Construction Materials. I graded lab reports and examinations, facilitated laboratory procedures including: weighing, measuring, and analyzing materials according to ASTM standards to educate students about the material properties of concrete; mixing fresh concrete; and strength testing of concrete cylinders and steel specimens. I attended weekly meetings with the course instructor and one other teaching assistant. I was assigned 20 students to oversee in my lab section. • Second semester-Introduction to Transportation Engineering. I graded homework and examinations for 40 students, met with the course instructor to troubleshoot problems that arose, and provided feedback to students on their work.• Third and fifth semesters-Biological Process Design for upperclassmen in environmental engineering. The course focused on topics such as biological process theory, kinetics, biofilm processes, and reactor design. I graded homework and met with the professor to discuss assignments.• Fourth and sixth semester-Environmental Biotechnology. A graduate level course that builds upon the foundations of Biological process Design. I graded homework and met with the professor regularly to discuss student progress and troubleshoot issues.

South Bend, Indiana

• Researched tiny houses, pocket neighborhoods, and net zero energy building technologies for business model• Analyzed market opportunities for tiny house communities in South Bend, IN to develop a 10-page business plan, marketing content, and Semifinal round pitch with five-person, interdisciplinary team (top 20 of 100 teams)

• Collaborated with a team of EWB staff and volunteers to analyze data from 4 university chapters• Assessed the efficacy of biosand filter implementation projects in various developing countries• Reviewed university reports, coded data in Excel, and analyzed data using sustainability metrics• Prepared a report and technical presentation for an Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) conference

Atenas, Costa Rica

• Conducted cross section, boundary, location, and topographical surveys using various surveying instruments during site visits• Engaged in multidisciplinary design meetings with clients to develop plans for a bridge and hospital expansion project in Guatemala and Costa Rica, respectively• Developed construction plans using AutoCAD, compiled construction manual documents, and managed project data for project managers • Capitalized on opportunities by living with local family to learn Spanish, foster cultural exchange and understanding, and live frugally

Washington, D.C.

• Collaborated with various government agencies and policy organizations to collect Science and Technology (S&T) policy data• Developed a 30-page public policy research paper focused on the implementation of home automation technology to improve residential building energy efficiency. The paper was inspired by personal interviews, Congressional bills, Federal legislation, ASHRAE standards, and a plethora of published data and informational sources• Delivered policy recommendations to 50 policymakers and influencers at the Rayburn House Office Building Internship website: www.wise-intern.org

Department Of Civil, Architectural, And Environmental Engineering

• Researched decision support systems for point-of-use drinking water treatment systems under the direction of Dr. Daniel Oerther• Developed 50 question survey for evaluating water filter usage and hygiene habits of 20 households• Managed survey administration to collect data regarding usage of CAWST water filters and related sanitary habits• Assessed data and reported observations regarding water related illness and hygiene habits• Presented findings to faculty and students at the spring undergraduate research conference• Thrived during data collection while working with translator in a rural community along the Amazon River in Para, Brazil• Developed cultural perspective and analytical skills for furthering career in sustainable development• Learned to be self-driven in research and to implement holistic, triple bottom line solutions

Los Eucaliptos, Tarija, Bolivia

• Prepared 40-page RFP for funding from university design center and corporate sponsors• Managed $200,000 budget to support projects in 3 South and Central American countries • Coordinated extensive topographic surveys for watershed evaluation to relieve seasonal flooding • Planned and implemented various water infrastructure projects including excavations and implementations for pipelines, culverts, valve connections, thrust blocks, open channels, and gabions

Maryland Heights, Mo

• Assessed city infrastructure with quantitative metrics (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers PAVER system) to determine construction priority• Developed cost estimates for city’s Capital Improvement Program (27 projects, $31M total)• Reviewed Right of Way and Construction plans for the Engineering Project Manager

Alton, Il

• Collaborated with surveying crew to establish control points and various markers• Created an AutoCAD map of sewer system for a local municipality• Assisted in boundary, topographical, and construction surveying

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Environmental Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering & Architectural Engineering