-Restored and renovated three sixty foot tunnel house nurseries to increase efficiency and output of healthy plants to Sankofa Wetland Park -Re-designed inventory processing by creating detailed spreadsheets to track seed viability, germination success, germination time, and projected planting of each individual plants-Researched each focus species and documented step by step methods on how to propagate and care for each properly -Developed nursery as an educational space and long term source of revenue for the park-Chemically treated, and documented the success of present and newly planted trees at the Wetland Park across 40 acres-Complied assemblages of native Louisiana trees, shrubs, wildflowers, ground cover, grasses, and aquatic plants to be planted at the wetland park-Worked directly with program partners including the EPA, NRCS, and Main Street Project to host community events and volunteer opportunities -Recruited and trained large groups of volunteers to complete large projects geared toward wetland restoration and creation-Managed and supervised grounds keeping team to complete designated projects with high time sensitivity-Developed strong connections with with locals through educational outreach workshops and personability-Organized orders for all aspects of nursery needs including supplies, plant material, and tools-Adapted and performed in various roles to ensure the team success

-Established, supervised, and maintained farm and farm nurseries by applying the principles of Integrated Pest Management, biological controls, habitat manipulation, cultural changes, and companion planting-Conducted field demonstrations and outside events educating to public on how to properly plant and maintain gardens by identifying plant needs and utilizing different maintenance methods-Work creatively and resourcefully with a budget of tt$30,000.-Created short-term and long-term plans to increase visitor engagement through interactive learning and hands horticultural endeavors, projects and fundraisers-Planned crop layout depending on composition, porosity, friability, and moisture content of soils-Conducted cleaning and ground maintenance-Initiated independent seed and root collections to store vital plant materials for preservation and breeding purposes-Maintained crops from propagation to harvest-Maintained detailed and organized records of seed germination success and seedling viability-Created soil and drainage maps to assist in the delegation of crop location and crop rotation plans for each growing season-Developed healthy working relationships with locals through cultural exchange of different beliefs, backgrounds, and opinions-Adapted to any working situation and performed strenuous tasks in heat and under tight time constraints-Processed agricultural products and conducted house to house sales in conjunction with Covid-19 guidelines-Kept detailed records of inventory and recorded orders

-Conducted DNA electrophoresis using Proteinase K and agarose gel to analyze species diversity and determine genetically significant individuals-Utilized and maintained key lab equipment, and performed physical and chemical testing on tissue samples-Maintained detailed and organized records paying keen attention to detail-Assembled accounts of species of interest using peer-reviewed sources to compile detailed descriptions of their native ranges, threats, behaviors, and habitats-Compiled special reports for threatened and endangered species referencing IUCN Red List of Threatened Species-Promoted result driven, self-motivated, and adaptable working habits in compliance with lab policy-Developed an understanding of national and international conservation policies-Performed multiple tasks simultaneously, independently, and with little supervision

-Provided students with the confidence to succeed academically -Prepared students with study strategies that best fit their goals -Familiarize myself with each student’s course requirements

-Maintained accurate financial records to ensure and facilitate program development-Performed tasks as a Program Administrator by communicating with SCA staff, completing volunteer reports, and managing a bi-weekly budget of $5,000.-Highlighted volunteer achievements by writing progress reports to be posted on social media and the SCA website-Supervised volunteers insuring individuals safety, kept records for payroll and member performance -Acquired the ability to manage multiple projects with direction from many sources in restricted time frames-Represented the SCA when building relationships with agency partners to ensure effective communication -Responsible for keeping an emergency phone on my person 24/7 alerting the ranger station three times a day to confirm the safety of the group.

-Identified what species were present in an area based on audio recordings taken from the field-Ran recordings through a program called Raven that detects sounds that resemble the targeted species-Trapped and tagged wildlife including American woodcock, white-tail deer and waterfowl -Used GPS trackers to record sampling locations -Measured basal area, canopy closure, DBH, and height using hypsometers and dendrometers-Used binary code to describe and record data

-Developed exemplary customer service skills learning each customer’s preferences-Followed strict rules and protocols designated for quality control-Completed two weeks of training to receive barista certification-Negotiated to reduce food waste and increase sustainable practices in the workplace-Implemented marketing and design strategies to attract eyes to the storefront-Handled, counted, and secured large amounts of money each work day