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-Conduct product and material testing

-Collaborated with the Madison Gas and Electric Company to illustrate culturally relevant graphics -Designed cover illustration and graphics with UW-Extension-Illustrated children’s books with Hmong Educational Resources Publisher and indie authors-Illustrate portraits for clients

-intake dogs and vaccinate-provide general husbandry (feeding and cleaning)-exercise dogs-provide enrichment and behavioral training-administer medications

-Developed an engaging visual storytelling climate change courseo Course empowers students to construct their climate change stories via comic makingo Course weaves both traditional ecological knowledge and scientific ecological knowledge, making climate change education culturally relevant-Illustrated compelling infographics for the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission Climate Change report for the WI Governor’s Climate Change Task Force-Designed intuitive graphics for the Apostle Islands website, enhancing visuals and engagement-Developed a virtual lesson on climate change communication for middle schoolers (grades 6-8)

-Maintained high productivity through efficient accessioning, processing and distribution of specimens-Provided quality customer care via swift turnaround time, courtesy and continual enhancement of services-Trained new hires to uphold quality performance-Lead quality assurance associate within department; conducted self-audits and equipment maintenance -Increased Turnaround time of CWD Testing via cross training across departments.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

-Accessioned and processed at above average rates, increasing workflow and turnaround time to clients-Recognized for upholding core value of accountability by identifying defective specimens

Carver, Mn

-Restored natural resources on National Wildlife Refuge, Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA), Private Lands Projects via herbicide application and woody specie removal-Prepared designated areas for prescribed burns with robust mow lines -Performed successful prescribed burns (1000+ acres)-Drip torch, ignitions, wet lines, mop up-Surveyed wildlife and vegetation-grassland monitoring transects with ID of prairie vegetation, -Harvested and seeded prairies

Master'S Degree, Envrionmental Conservation

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Zoology, Environmental Studies Certificiate