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Norfolk, Virginia, United States

* Serve as NAVFAC’s EMS program coordinator, providing full support to CNIC in the implementation of processes and practices that reduce environmental impacts, increase operating efficiency, and ensure that environmental requirements are met while supporting mission readiness.* Develop and execute integrated EMS/ Compliance Audit schedules Navy-wide.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

* Managed and ensured conformance is maintained with OPNAV M-5090.1.* Ensured EMS deficiencies identified during Internal/External EMS/Compliance Audits have a Plan of Action and Milestone (POAM) to ensure conformance. * Provided EMS Support to Installations. Assist in leading the bimonthly Environmental Management System (EMS) Coordinator meetings. Assist.

Cherry Point, NC

* Provided technical expertise in Environmental Management System (EMS)/ ISO 14001 certification compliance and serve as the subject matter expert for the EMS system, which encompasses familiarity with all air, water, hazardous waste and hazardous materials, and pollution prevention (P2) compliance regulations to promote compliance with all of these.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis), Virginia

* Provided support for internal and external EMS audits.* Provided technical expertise to support P2 opportunity assessments, energy and water conservation initiatives, stormwater reduction and Low Impact Development efforts, Green Procurement, recycling, alternative fuels, and other pollution prevention projects to support EO 13423 and 13514.* Provided.

Beaufort, NC

* Compiled country profiles of fisheries by-catch (marine mammals, sea turtles, sea birds) data for the West Indian Ocean and West African Regions, through extensive literature search.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

* Collaborated with government and state agencies at the Federal Geospatial Data Committee (FGDC) Wetlands Mapping Standard Meeting to develop new data standards for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) wetland mapping. * Created Wetlands Mapping Standard fact sheet for newsletters and websites.

Durham, NC

* Assisted and greeted visitors * Provided information on current and upcoming exhibitions * Answered phones and directed calls, miscellaneous office duties (data entry, sorting mail, copying, etc.) * Provided support for special events, programs and openings

Saint Simons Island, GA

* Taught hands-on barrier island, beach, forest, and marsh ecology to visiting elementary and middle school students* Designed interactive curriculum on fresh and brackish water quality importance and testing, to be utilized in future programs* Provided care for the center’s fresh and salt water aquariums and terrariums

Beaufort, NC

* Conducted study to determine effect of Periwinkle Snails (Littorina littorea) population densities on Salt Marsh Cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) on Pivers Island, NC * Analyzed samples of storm-disturbed seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) from Puerto Rico to determine restoration and recovery rates * Sparked further study of restoration and recovery rates.

Amherst, MA

* Independently conducted research on Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) spawning behavior * Compared growth rates of Tilapia fry using fish-based feed vs. vegetarian-based fish meal* Set breeding tanks and collected roe* Monitored environmental conditions in the aquariums and breeding tanks

Amherst, MA

* Provided directions to potential students and parents for campus tours, information sessions, and the general Amherst area* Assisted with open houses for prospective and accepted students* Led question and answer sessions for parents and students* Used basic office skills (typing, photocopying, filing)

Casco, Maine, United States

* Taught nature/ecology, swimming, pottery, and sterling silver craft classes* Coordinated and prepared camping trips* Made decisions regarding campers’ safety and needs

Masters Of Environmental Management, Coastal Environmental Management

Activities and Societies: National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) (2006-2007), The Coastal Society Secretary.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: UMass Minuteman Marching Band (UMMB), EnviroTAP (Environmental Science Talent Advancement Program), MassPIRG.

Study Abroad

Coursework in: Australia's Marine Environment, Australia's Terrestrial Environment, Contemporary History of Australia

Summer Education Courses, Organic Chemistry, Microeconomics, Statistics

Summer 2002: Organic Chemistry I & II (lectures & labs) Summer 2005: Microeconomics & Statistics

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Riverside HS Marching Band, Concert Band, Clarinet Choir, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society