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Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Balanced permit application deadlines, technical report requirements, and field survey demands for multiple natural gas pipeline and electric transmission projects, helping ensure clients received a quality product on schedule.• Collected and analyzed data from field surveys, GIS databases, and research. Assisted with wetland delineations and protected species surveys.• Wrote and edited significant sections of environmental resource reports for pipeline projects on subjects including water resources; fish, wildlife, and vegetation; geology; soils; and land use and recreation.• Provided on-site logistical support and coordination among multiple natural and cultural resource survey crews, sub-contractors, clients, and right-of-way agents. Ensured survey crews could navigate to all project locations and followed established technical and safety procedures.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Similar role as current position, please refer to the description above.

Kamiah, Id

• Conducted dozens of stream surveys throughout the Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forest to quantitatively measure channel stability, fish habitat, and bed particle size distribution in support of environmental monitoring programs.• Measured streamflow velocities and calculated discharge rates. Calibrated river gauges.• Sampled streams for water quality. Processed and analyzed hundreds of samples in the lab for turbidity and total suspended solids.

Telluride, Co

• Protected the financial assets of the resort by ensuring every guest had a valid pass or lift ticket.• Provided courteous customer service to all guests by fielding questions about the resort and town, and handling guest problems and complaints in a respectful and professional manner.

Asheville, North Carolina Area

• Researched scientific and common names for plants recently added to the collection of the North Carolina Arboretum.• Maintained and updated the plant collection database of the arboretum (BG Base).

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Simultaneously managed environmental surveys and permitting for over 20 different road projects while delivering needed reports and permit applications on schedule. Coordinated work with multiple environmental agencies and both NCDOT and consulting engineers.• Conducted stream and wetland delineations and natural resource inventories. Performed Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 field investigations and protected species surveys.• Authored technical reports and produced maps documenting field observations. Prepared Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404/401 permit applications.• Provided essential GIS and GPS support for colleagues.

Asheville, North Carolina Area

• Supervised up to two employees on selling floor.• Provided courteous, professional, and helpful customer service and sales. Promptly answered customer inquiries and resolved complaints in a respectful manner.• Responsible for nightly deposits, POS (cash register) audits and operation. Provided computer support of inventory and POS systems.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Conducted research project evaluating stream channel geomorphology and wetland hydrology in the mountains of western North Carolina.• Performed research, soil and vegetation surveys, and statistical analyses with director of the Restoration Ecology Program and fellow graduate students. Retrieved and analyzed data and performed maintenance on monitoring wells across NC.• Teaching Assistant in Dendrology: Instructed groups of 8 to 15 students how to identify 192 woody plant species in the field (North American and common exotic species.)

Asheville, North Carolina Area

• Conducted door-to-door surveys and inspections (including dye testing) of homes and businesses in Madison County to determine compliance with wastewater discharge regulations.• Prepared maps and assisted with database management in support of project.

Asheville, North Carolina Area

• Analyzed remote sensing data and satellite imagery in support of urban heat island studies.• Designed and edited graphics and publications (brochures, scientific and technical reports)• Compiled data set documentation and assisted in production and quality control of various station history and meteorological databases.

Asheville, North Carolina Area

• Prepared written and oral weather forecasts for public dissemination.• Participated in repair, construction, installation, and maintenance of various meteorological instruments in the field and recorded daily meteorological observations on campus.• Prepared and presented lectures for an introduction to meteorology course.

Master'S Degree, Master Of Forestry Degree; Minor In Ecology, 3.95/4.00 Gpa

Xi Sigma Pi, the national forestry honor society, NCSU chapter Vice-President, 2003 Center for Transportation and the Environment Graduate.

Bachelor'S Degree, Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, 3.74/4.00 Gpa

Graduated Cum Laude; Distinction in Atmospheric Science (4.0 GPA in major)