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United States

Southern California Region

• Conduct underwater transect surveys as part of long-term kelp forest monitoring program
• Surveys document fish, algae, and invertebrate species diversity and abundance from year to year as well as uniform point count to characterize reef habitat
• Assist with transferring data from photocopied datasheets used by other divers to central digital database, while providing quality control

Agoura Hills, California, United States

• Developed sustainability plan with lens of cost-saving and efficiency, focusing on diverting recyclables and organics from landfill in compliance with state laws as well as reducing waste, water, electricity, and gas.
• Conducted waste audit demonstrating that over 85% of the operation’s waste could be composted/recycled
• Collaborated with owners/employees to implement recommendations with highest likelihood of success
• Re-trained staff in English and Spanish to incorporate sustainability practices into everyday operations
• Coordinated with Waste Management rep to initiate food waste collection and confirm acceptable materials
• Prepare fresh sandwiches and hot Italian food to order, slice meats and cheeses, restock perishable food products, provide exemplary customer service in-person and over phone, facilitate monetary transactions

• Specializing in Corporate Environmental Management and Energy & ClimateThesis Project - "Play Sustainaball - An Environmental Footprint of an MLB Team Season"Clients: Tampa Bay Rays Owner & Players for the Planet (4/21.
• Analyzed carbon and water footprint of 6-month Rays' season and compiled Best Management Practices into recommendations to reduce carbon footprint by 40+%, working with clients and 4 team members
• Evaluated data from utility bills, spend ledgers, equipment inventories, surveys, other teams, and scientific studies; reviewed 100+ sources to obtain and guide project scope, method, and final recommendations
• Estimated GHG emissions of Rays' fan transport by evaluating 19,640 survey responses; developed new survey to better quantify emissions and assess viability of incentives promoting lower carbon alternatives
• Co-authored project proposal; explained findings in 141-page report and 3 presentations (15 minute) to MLB Sustainability team, Rays team, and public audience of 100+

Los Angeles/Ventura Counties

• The SHWO conducts research on and promotes conservation of wildlife in and around the Simi Hills and San Fernando Valley. Assisted with field work in ongoing research projects focused on avian habitat use, population.
• Participated in bimonthly bird banding sessions involving setting up and taking down mist nets, extracting birds, attaching band, and collecting data on species including sex, age, breeding condition, molt, and general.
• Contributed to Post-Woolsey Fire Bird Study via extensive monthly surveys wherein I identified and counted individual birds using binoculars and close-up photography at four distinct locations
• Aided in monthly point counts and transects to better understand localized populations and movements of birds within survey site
• Retrieved nestling bluebirds from nest boxes, prepared bands, and gathered preliminary data on clutch sizes, hatching success, and sex ratios

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Coordinated with MLB staff, 3 professional athlete ambassadors, and 2 nonprofit partners to facilitate a beach cleanup in the Dominican Republic and 3 urban tree plantings with 100+ MLB academy players
• Created new (and improved existing) asset- and impact- tracking systems for stakeholder communication
• Designed 1-hour waste-sorting workshop, including 3 visual aids and 4 activities, for afterschool programs
• Increased social media following by 42% via posts introducing ambassadors, teaching about environmental justice, plastic pollution, e-waste, and carbon offsets, and promoting environmental initiatives and events

• Emerald Bay Outdoor Academy is a not-for-profit organization that strives to provide high quality experiential outdoor learning, while providing opportunities for character development and personal growth.
• Developed 1-3hr experiential lessons for grades 5-12 on topics ranging from food systems and waste prevention to island biogeography to ornithology and geology
• Collaborated with 8 educators to tailor program to individualized needs
• Coordinated 10+ in-person and virtual programs through Facebook Live and Zoom during COVID-19 pandemic
• Managed creation of aquatic-based robotics program

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Provided research, social media management, and administrative support for teams working on a variety of consulting engagements. The Osder Group is a digital strategy and consulting firm that focuses on sustainable.
• Administrative, scheduling and document productions support for project teams and executive presentations
• Managed data collection for analysis of awards seasons coverage for The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard Magazine

• Helped write, edit, and obtain grant materials, yielding $30,000 for environmental education programs
• Trained 100+ staff members on resource conservation practices to encourage stewardship, avoid depleting groundwater supply, and reduce energy usage and waste
• Delivered 5-page recommendations to achieve competitive advantage by expanding current sustainability initiatives and implementing new conservation projects, reducing operating costs and carbon footprint

Emerald Bay, Catalina Island, CA

• Year-round position, primary responsibilities to promote the conservation efforts of CEB through public education, curriculum development, event coordination, large scale volunteer projects, and social media marketing.
• Implemented sustainability programs to save 10,000 gallons of freshwater, divert 50,000+ pounds of food waste from landfills through compost collection/processing
• Planned, fundraised, and oversaw first phase of long-term native plant restoration project, including removing invasive fennel, assisting Island Conservancy on species distribution mapping efforts, procuring and.
• Validated budget support and ROI for camp sustainability initiatives by preparing 10-15-page annual reports for board members, donors, and other stakeholders
• Collected and identified patterns and trends in water and energy use data, recommended corrective action resulting in annual water savings of 100,000+ gal and energy savings of 55,000+ kWh
• Managed 6 instructors to lead lessons and conservation projects; delivered biannual performance reviews

Emerald Bay, Catalina Island, CA

• Taught, assisted with promotion, and helped support projects related to the operations of the Science Center serving over 8,000 students and guests. The facility features a 6,000-gallon seawater system, which supports.
• Planned and led 30+ SCUBA dives in remote conditions to collect specimens for exhibits
• Established PMSC's social media presence to broadcast information, raise visibility of the Center, and share conservation practices, reaching over 12,000 people across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• Education efforts included a variety of classroom and field-based lessons including the importance and diversity of plankton, intertidal zonation, and kelp forest ecology

Master'S Degree

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography

Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon, University of Michigan Club Baseball Team