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North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States

• Responsible for managing teams of protected species observers for offshore development and construction projects.
• QA/QC of daily project data and formulation of daily, weekly, and final reports for clients.
• Identify and solve issues that arise from the volatility of managing teams in an offshore setting.
• Coordinated and provided consultation with clients and regulatory bodies to develop marine mammal monitoring and mitigation plans in order to uphold regulatory requirements on offshore development projects.
• Provide training for observer teams for field deployment.
• Responsible for coordinating travel for teams to the project and ensuring both the team and the required gear was delivered to the mobilization point.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets for solar energy initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and deadlines.
• Implement effective project management methodologies to streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering teams, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Proactively monitor project variables and implement adjustments as needed to ensure successful project delivery.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Use of Aurora Solar Design software to create solar designs for clients
• Analyzing energy data and preparing detailed reports, showcasing energy usage trends, cost savings, and environmental impacts of implemented energy efficiency measures.
• Manage a team of solar designers to communicate with interested clients
• Conducting comprehensive energy audits and assessments to identify energy consumption patterns, potential inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Staying abreast of energy regulations, policies, and incentives, ensuring clients remain compliant and take advantage of available funding opportunities and incentives.

• Consult clients on environmental regulations and compliance within lease areas in the offshore wind energy industry
• Implement mitigation procedures and document encounters with any species listed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) while onboard research vessels
• Use of Mysticetus environmental compliance program for data collection and management to ensure project compliance with mitigation requirements
• QA/QC of daily data collection and provide daily deliverable reports to project managers
• Manage and oversee a team of protected species observers while on board research vessels for project duration, as well as provide training for new observers
• Represent Smultea Sciences as the client point of contact on board the vessel to collaborate on project development

• Research new project procurements for the riverway rights of nature project.
• Research and interpret environmental policy and legislation
• Manage a team of research assistants to achieve project goals.
• Coordinate project meetings between project stakeholders and team members.
• Create and maintain working reports to ensure project goals are completed on time.

Gunnison, CO & Oaxaca Mexico

• Planned, coordinated, and implemented an international research project for my master’s thesis, “Wind Energy and Community Conflict in Oaxaca, Mexico.”
• Integration of project goals and timelines with project partners from abroad in a predominately indigenous community affected by wind energy development
• Researched wind energy regulations regarding stakeholder involvement and the “social license to operate”
• Identify key stakeholders and conduct interviews regarding wind energy and community perception
• Created best-practice manual for future wind energy development projects using data gathered from research
• Authored report on findings and gave a presentation and thesis defense of the project to the community of graduate students and professors at Western Colorado University

• Responsible for research and report generation for SDSG projects regarding natural resource policy, renewable energy systems, and sustainable mining practices
• Provided project procurement support for future SDSG projects with global institutions such as the World Bank, UNDP, EBRD, etc.

Denver Colorado

• Prepared and analyzed bulk samples for polarized light microscopy analysis
• Efficiently communicate analysis data and project results with clients through verbal and written reports
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the EPA 600 method for asbestos identification to consult clients on compliance with federal standards within their project scope

Iceland

• Manage field teams of international volunteers and oversaw project details
• Responsible for crew logistics such as purchasing of food supply and travel
• Recorded daily detail-oriented logs on project progress and workplace accidents if they occur
• Provided updates on project progress to managers and ensure project completion
• Instructed new volunteers on proper tool and maintenance safety procedures
• Lived in field camps with camping utilities for up to two weeks per station with crews

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marine Science And Geology

Master'S Degree, Environmental Management