Inspect, educate, and enforce compliance with Regulation 61-25 at over 400 specific retail food establishments.Conduct complaint investigations and respond to food-borne illness outbreaks.Trap mosquitoes using Gravid Traps and collect specific deceased birds with the purpose of testing samples for the presence of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne pathogens. Participate in activities to ensure rabies prevention, including the issuing of quarantine and release notices, the collection and shipping of specimens for testing.

Assisted with oviposition operations for the Sasajiscymnus tsugae and Laricobius nigrinus beetles, the natural predator of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.Arranged tents for S. tsugae and L. nigrinus eggs to hatch with scheduled feedings, watering, and collection of the newly hatched beetles.Field collected and processed infested Hemlock for oviposition and feeding of the beetles.Sexed S. tsugae beetles with the use of a microscope to obtain the correct oviposition ratio for each jar.Estimated the amount of beetles produced by counting eggs that were laid in oviposition jars.Performed maintenance of laboratory and rearing rooms.

Conducted various surveillance activities for CDC funded grants for ticks and tick-borne diseases, West Nile virus, and Cryptococcus gattii in Washington State. Surveillance methods include: field dragging/flagging, dry ice traps, general public and partner submissions, air, swab, and soil sampling.Selected and invited partners to participate in study. Provided supplies to partners and maintained inventory of surveillance and laboratory supplies.Compiled and performed analyses on current and previous tick and mosquito surveillance data.Organized a historical tick specimen collection and created an inventory database.Acquired Washington tick and mosquito species identification skills.Executed RAMP tests weekly to assay for the presence of WNv in WA’s mosquito vector species.Collected GPS information for current and historical tick locations; produced WA tick species range maps.Performed host inspections of hunter-killed animals at check stations.Educated several partners how to perform ticks drags and host checks. Developed the necessary protocol for each procedure.Initiated and collaborated on various public health awareness and prevention educational materials such as posters and wallet-sized cards. Drafted various newsletters, press releases, and project reports and plans.Worked with Epi Info software; inputted past and present canine Leptospirosis case reports.

Oversee the communication and relationship between the student staff and commercial staff, ensuring everything goes smoothly and conflicts are resolved.Keep track of over 250 student employees.Introduce the Student Managers of the dining halls to their yearly duties and deem them capable.Supervised food stands at sporting events at the Dome. Coordinate and run specific events and various errands.Train hired student supervisors and student general employees with their specific tasks and expected behavior.Complete payroll weekly for Brockway student employees as well as Brockway Food Court student employees. Also, keep extensive records for various information and requirements. Hold bi-weekly meetings for the student supervisors to be sure they have accurate knowledge and any current changes to policies.Make certain there is sufficient communication between employees and management.Determine the location and nightly duties for approximately 10 students per shift.Train hired students on Food Service policy and etiquette, as well as on particular stations.Make certain there is sufficient communication between student employees and commercial employees.Be capable of running the dining hall efficiently and effectively.

Taught children ranging in age from 6-14 about the environment through activities, games, songs, crafts, and nature walks and journals.Planned certain themed weeks, determining activity times, groups, guests, and supplies needed.

I was an orientation leader for two Fall orientations.Introduced the incoming freshman to the ESF community, college life, and friends through ice breakers, other activities, tours, and advice, all with an enthusiastic attitude.

I worked here for two summers and a winter break during college.Operate the cash register and help customers find desired items.Help organize and design the sales floor.Various duties, such as inventory, price coordinating, etc.