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Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland

Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland

Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland

• Summer only
• Assisted in multiple research projects regarding the suspension and long-range transport of dust particles in Iceland. These projects are pending publication.
• Installed time-lapse webcams for monitoring dust storms in remote areas of Iceland, including at Hagavatn, Hafursey, Dyngjusandur, and Seljalandsfoss.
• Oversaw data collection and analysis from multiple dust storms across Iceland.

Westbury, New York, United States

• Air quality sample collection and analysis at hazardous waste and industrial sites using SUMMA canisters, Tedlar bags, and sorbent cartridges.
• Designed testing procedures and performed stack tests for thermal oxidizers at inactive Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) facilities using Volatile Organic Sampling Train (VOST) module sampling procedures.
• Oversaw and managed testing of surface methane emissions at active MSW and Construction & Demolition (C&D) landfill sites using a Flame Ionization Detector (FID) and GPS unit.
• Performed ambient air Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) sampling utilizing Photoionization Detector (PID) unit in conjunction with modified VOST methodology.
• Oversaw a continuous monitoring program for particulate matter (PM) utilizing a TSI DustTrak DRX Aerosol monitor at an industrial site.
• Oversaw data collection, analysis, and reporting for an odor monitoring program at an active landfilling site utilizing a Jerome 631-X H2S analyzer.

Providence, Rhode Island

Worked directly under the chief meteorologist. Gathered and interpreted meteorological data for use in 5:00 PM newscast. Created and edited weather graphics for public television, internet, and mobile app viewing.

Taunton, Massachusetts

Worked with meteorologists to gather and interpret meteorological data. Studied meteorological data and assisted in the preparation of relevant GIS projects, including flood scenario analysis of the Massachusetts coastline. Took civilian phone calls and answered inquiries regarding imminent weather events.

Port Washington, New York

Supervised and taught fundamentals of sailing, safety-at-sea, and basic boat maintenance to children aged 10-15 years.

Sea Cliff, New York

Supervised and taught fundamentals of sailing, safety-at-sea, and basic boat maintenance to children aged 10-15 years. Created, organized, and supervised camp activities; transported campers and equipment to and from regattas all over Long Island and Connecticut.

Master Of Science - Ms, Earth Sciences

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: Husky Ambassadors

New York State Regents Degree With Honors Distinction