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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.
• Designed and delivered data visualizations, reports, and presentations based on the fuels operational database to the National Science… Show more
• 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.
• Proactively analyze fuels data and identify trends.

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.
• 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
• 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