o Managed a weed survey in wild blueberry fields throughout the state of Maine.o Presented on my findings from the weed survey at the annual Maine Wild Blueberry Conference, 2020o Researched control methods for the native perennial weed spreading dogbane (Apocynum androsaemifolium).

o Managed the database for a cost-share program that reimbursed landowners for practices that discouraged southern pine beetle infestations (Dendroctonus frontalis). o Monitored for the presence of forest pests and diseases such as sudden oak death (Phytophthora ramorum), emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) and southern pine beetle.o Analyzed results from traps for the annual southern pine beetle survey. Results were included in the southern pine beetle forecast every year.o Created and proctored the forest health section of the Florida F.F.A. regional and statewide forestry competitions.o Presented on forestry weeds, regeneration pests and abiotic stressors of trees to foresters

• Controlled exotic plants within park boundaries by use of herbicide backpack sprayers and by manual control.• Replanted salvaged vegetation on road construction sites• Performed vegetation monitoring on sites to determine effectiveness of herbicide treatment• Worked with and led volunteers to aid in the revegetation of impacted sites

• Assisted customers with their purchases, questions, and addressed concerns

• Controlled exotic plants within park boundaries by use of herbicide backpack sprayers and by manual control.• Replanted salvaged vegetation on road construction sites• Performed vegetation monitoring on sites to determine effectiveness of herbicide treatment• Worked with and led volunteers to aid in the revegetation of impacted sites

• Maintained a healthy environment for plants to grow in.• Assisted in landscaping projects for various residences.• Assisted in some carpentry projects such as building fences, flowerboxes and sheds.• Operated heavy machinery such as tractors.• Assisted in removal of invasive plants found on premises such as Aegopodium podagraia.

• Investigated areas with high tree mortality for source of issue• Collected samples from One-Thousand Canker traps and Emerald Ash Borer traps• Examined known Kudzu populations and surrounding areas to monitor its spread.

• Maintained a healthy environment for plants to grow in.• Assisted in landscaping projects for various residences.• Assisted in some carpentry projects such as building fences, flowerboxes and sheds.• Operated heavy machinery such as tractors.• Assisted in removal of invasive plants found on premises such as Aegopodium podagraia.