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Santa Barbara, California Area

I am researching hydrological climate change impacts to forests across the Sierras through models in R Statistics Project and C++

Greater Denver Area

• Developed and sold estimates for the implementation and maintenance of storm water management plans• Researched potential markets to expand into and developed client relationships with 3 new general contractors in 4 months• Defined a new position for the company, worked autonomously, and was asked to help hire and then train my replacement

Boulder, Colorado

• Designed methods for sample collection and data analysis to determine which subsurface flow paths (hydrological) sourced 7 springs in the Boulder Critical Zone Observatory• Secured grant funding, collected water samples with an auto-sampler and by hand, analyzed cation and anion signatures, evaluated flow paths in ARC GIS, and completed a literature review of 43 papers

Leadville, Colorado

• Led ten students on 30-day mountaineering courses through the Colorado Rockies with the goal of inspiring character development, leadership, and service to others• Facilitated experiences and mediated conflicts to bring individuals together as a high performance team • Received an early promotion to lead instructor because of astute decision making and risk management• Effectively managed the risks involved with leading students up 13-14,000 ft peaks, which often involved the use of ropes, rock climbing, and steep snow travel skills.

New Providence, Nj

• Acted as on-site manager with full autonomy when manager was not present, attended multiple retail buyer shows, designed floor layouts, and created advertising during two years where sales for the busiest months went up 25%• Full time manager during two summers

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Eco-Hydrologic Modeling

I study how ecology and hydrology interact to better inform decisions on forest management, water management, and preparing for future.

Masters Of Environmental Science And Management, Hydrology And Water Resources Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Geography

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Studies