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Black Island, Antarctica

Mcmurdo Station, Antarctica

● Oversaw fuel storage and distribution for all US research stations on the Antarctic Continent.● Managed a team of up to 30 staff to deliver fuel support to research stations by defining and tracking milestones, allocating resources, budgeting, procurement, hiring, providing regular safety briefings and debriefings, and mentoring my employees.● Designed and delivered data visualizations, reports, and presentations based on the fuels operational database to the National Science… Show more ● Oversaw fuel storage and distribution for all US research stations on the Antarctic Continent.● Managed a team of up to 30 staff to deliver fuel support to research stations by defining and tracking milestones, allocating resources, budgeting, procurement, hiring, providing regular safety briefings and debriefings, and mentoring my employees.● Designed and delivered data visualizations, reports, and presentations based on the fuels operational database to the National Science Foundation to facilitate critical decision-making and strategic planning.● Managed USAP fuels operational database, accounting for every gallon of fuel received, transferred, or consumed throughout the continent, totaling over 4 million gallons of fuel consumed annually and 12 million gallons of fuel on hand. ● Proactively analyze fuels data and identify trends.● Collaborated with other operations department heads and the NSF to ensure the overall success of the USAP mission.● Awarded McMurdo Station 'Team of the Month' in December 2021 for innovation and exceptional teamwork in completing our annual bulk fuel tank cleaning under unprecedented conditions. ● Deployed to McMurdo Station for five months annually. Show less

Goma, Democratic Republic Of Congo

● Lead a team of 13 hygienists and 40 watchmen and managed all logistical needs for six ebola vaccination clinics around Goma, DRC. ● Managed all facets of daily operations including construction, water, sanitation, procurement and delivery of supplies, and waste management.● Communicated in French with my colleagues and the community, and adapted to cultural norms.

Saida, Lebanon

● Designed and taught culturally sensitive math and english lessons to Syrian children living in Ouzai refugee shelter to prepare them for entry into the Lebanese public school system.● Communicated in Arabic with students and colleagues, and facilitated culturally responsive lesson plans and discussions.● Spearheaded the donation of surplus medical supplies to a local hospital.

Mcmurdo Station, Antarctica

▪ Lead a team of up to 24 personnel to accomplish multiple concurrent projects, meeting goals set by the Fuels Supervisor▪ Leveraged knowledge gained from the fuels operational database to plan, make decisions, and provide status reports to the Supervisor.

Mcmurdo Station

▪ Managed fuels database and created dynamic spreadsheets, reports, and visualizations to share knowledge gained by tracking every fuel transaction throughout the US Antarctic Program, and regularly provided new insights from our data.▪ Operated the McMurdo Fuels dispatch center and oversaw fuels distribution system by communicating with staff in the field via HF radio and monitoring the status of 150+ valves on miles on pipeline.

Mcmurdo Station, Antarctica

▪ Established, maintained, and broke down fuel systems in extreme cold and in very remote environments▪ Fueled a variety of aircraft, generators, equipment, and vessels including the USCG Icebreaker Polar Star

Fairhope, Alabama

▪ Developed a spreadsheet system that generates precise food packing lists by weight based on number of people, length of expedition, and dietary preferences, thus saving time for staff and reducing food waste. ▪ Designed and implemented inventory tracking database to improve ability to allocate resources intelligently.▪ Managed all logistical support for 1- 4 week long canoeing, kayaking, and backpacking expeditions, including procurement of supplies, housing, food, gear, and… Show more ▪ Developed a spreadsheet system that generates precise food packing lists by weight based on number of people, length of expedition, and dietary preferences, thus saving time for staff and reducing food waste. ▪ Designed and implemented inventory tracking database to improve ability to allocate resources intelligently.▪ Managed all logistical support for 1- 4 week long canoeing, kayaking, and backpacking expeditions, including procurement of supplies, housing, food, gear, and transportation.▪ Managed group of up to seven interns. Show less

Master'S Degree, Information Technology, 4.0

Concentration in Machine Learning and Business Data Analytics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics, 3.6

Activities and Societies: English Minor, NASA Space Grant recipient, Mathematics Fellow, Music Director and Volunteer DJ at KUGS 89.3 FM