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Savannah, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Contributed to the design of fiber optic networks and other long-haul telecommunication projects. Performed heads-up digitization using Google Earth imagery and ArcMap. Maintained accuracy, quality, completeness, and schedule adherence of projects. Worked cooperatively in a project team setting.

Fargo, North Dakota Area

Served as the grassland bird conservation specialist for Audubon's Conservation Ranching program in the Dakotas. Worked closely with private landowners to facilitate the development of "bird-friendly" grazing regimes. Developed habitat management plans for each ranch. Collected spatial data using ArcGIS Collector. Coordinated grassland bird and vegetation.

Jamestown, North Dakota

Assisted in research examining breeding bird use in over 300 grassland fields enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program in the northern Great Plains. Surveyed breeding bird populations in grasslands and associated wetlands using an established monitoring protocol. Recorded vegetation composition and percent coverage of dominant plant species within.

Fargo, North Dakota

Assisted in the development of field research examining the effects of grazing and anthropogenic disturbances on grassland breeding birds. Analyzed and presented environmental data. Utilized ArcGIS to make study area maps and analyze geospatial data. Supervised a crew of four undergraduate research assistants over the course of two field seasons. Organized.

Jamestown, North Dakota

Assisted in research examining breeding bird use in over 300 grassland fields enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program in the northern Great Plains. Surveyed breeding bird populations in grasslands and associated wetlands using an established monitoring protocol. Recorded vegetation composition and percent coverage of dominant plant species within.

Devils Lake, North Dakota

Assisted in the construction of underground utilities (e.g., fiber optic, power). Operated and maintained power tools and small machinery.

Master Of Science - Ms, Natural Resources/Conservation, General

Activities and Societies: National Society for Range Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Wildlife And Fisheries Science

Activities and Societies: VCSU Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation Club, North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team