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Mclean, Va, Us

Mclean, Va, Us

Lake Fairfax Park

•Planned, designed and presented interpretive programs in natural and cultural history, geocaching, orienteering, outdoor recreation, kayaking, and science topics for age groups ranging from preschool to adults•Responsible for program administration•Site coordinator for the Meaningful Watershed Education Experience (MWEE) field trips •Assisted operations staff with park events•Assisted in assessing the sites natural resources•Assisted Camp Director in leading the Science Camps•Assisted FCPA Ecologists with prescribed burns and obtained my S-130 Firefighter Training Certification•Scout Volunteer Coordinator for Lake Fairfax Park•Hiring Manager for Camp staff•Trained all program and camp staff

•Trained and developed staff•Seen inefficiencies and built sustainable processes•Lead REI Co-op Action Fund grantee program decisions at the Tysons store•Fund grantees promote justice, equity, and belonging in the outdoors•Ability to problem solve in difficult situations•Demonstrated initiatives and productivity •Served as a role model for other Sales Specialists•Anderson Award Nominee for 2022

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of our world's oceans, waves and beaches.

Toccoa, Georgia

• Taught environmental education classes during residential programs to ages 7-16• Facilitated outdoor education programs (ex. Forest Ecology, Animal Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, High Ropes, Teambuilding, Sustainability, Appalachian Geology)• Lead adventure programs (ex. ACCT high ropes course and backpacking)

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Conduct high-frequency bucket sampling over three consecutive weeks• Crew on a vessel for research cruises in the Tampa Bay Area, where samples are collected to quantify the amount of microplastics in Tampa Bay, using 200μm and 1000μm Neuston nets• Sieve ocean water and seaweed samples, use Nile Red to dye plastics in the samples, and use an epifluorescent dissecting scope to take pictures of the final filters• Process manatee gut content samples• Assisted in writing a research poster for the Student Research Symposium

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Published as co-author of “What We’ve Learned in the Two Years of WIFIA’s Existence” Journal AWWA: March 2019• Supported the overall work environment through projects in domestic policy research, internal and external communications, and regional environmental quality analysis• Attended relevant Congressional Hearings with intentions to remain up-to-date on governmental progress and inform the Institute of key changes in policy or potential nuances• Analyzed relevant and upcoming policy issues for the region, specifically in the topical area of water infrastructure and WIFIA

Brigantine, Nj

• Created educational material for museum displays, educated visitors about marine conservation efforts, researched platforms to determine accurate fundraising plans • Supported retrieval of animals and communications with state/local agencies during stranding events• Facilitated plans for outreach, fundraising, and sponsorship of annual events

Cape May, Nj

• Collected and processed GPS and data in Excel• Photographed marine mammals on whale and dolphin watching trips, matched and analyzed the fins of the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin• Led touch tank, marine debris, and whale baleen presentations• Maintained the collection of local species tanks

Greater Memphis Area

• Collected and compiled research on the value of the Memphis Public Library• Conducted intercept interviews in the Memphis community & expert interviews across the local and national library system• Presented analytic results on how best to calendar events to streamline efficiency on event-specific research• Worked on the Made By Project, 16 month long community-led research and strategy project to understand and support local creative entrepreneurs

Bachelor’S Degree, Major In Environmental Studies, Minor In Biology, And Minor In Coastal Management

Activities and Societies: Co-President of Model United Nations, Planet Forward, Eckerd PIRG* Study Abroad: The Bimini Biological Field.

Biology, General

Activities and Societies: MUENSA (Murdoch University Environmental Science Association), MUD (Murdoch University Divers Club)