• Implemented marine education programs and redesigned curriculum according to national and state standards in fourth grade schools • Coordinated and provided public and private museum tours

• Conducted graduate research through a New York Sea Grant utilizing participatory mental modeling and a photo-storytelling series to understand diverse perspectives of individuals/groups involved in and affected by oyster management on Long Island• Built relationships with farmers, baymen, scientists, government officials, recreationists, homeowners, restorationists, shuckers, chefs, and environmental advocates for increased collaboration in oyster management• Enrolled in… Show more • Conducted graduate research through a New York Sea Grant utilizing participatory mental modeling and a photo-storytelling series to understand diverse perspectives of individuals/groups involved in and affected by oyster management on Long Island• Built relationships with farmers, baymen, scientists, government officials, recreationists, homeowners, restorationists, shuckers, chefs, and environmental advocates for increased collaboration in oyster management• Enrolled in classes such as Fundamentals of Conflict, Mediating Interpersonal Group and Systemic Conflict, Environmental Advocacy Campaigns, and Conflict Resolution, Indigenous Issues and the Environment, and Engaged Humanities to develop expertise in navigating environmental disputes and community engagement• Attended trainings such as, "Design Thinking" with Dr. James Fathers, professor of design studies in the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University, "Nonviolent Action Training" with George Lakey, and "Interest-Based Problem Solving" with Dr. Todd Dickey, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs• Planned community-building events from community art exhibitions to pop-up beach days, as well as working at local festivals such as the Montauk Seafood Festival, Blue Island Oyster Festival, Viva La Sound, and the Billion Oyster Project Oyster Festival•Volunteered at the Great South Bay Shellfish Cultivation Facility and Cornell Cooperative Extension Program counting and sorting oyster spat for orders via hand sieving and automated tumbler Show less

•Responded to customer inquiries and provided support throughout their shopping experience•Promoted customer loyalty plans and extended protection/replacement plans•Filled and faced coolers, shelves, and merchandising areas around the front end

• Designed and coordinated the creation of water-smart landscaping (pocket prairies, rain gardens, wetland ponds, pollinator gardens) on school campuses, working closely with teachers, students, facilities, grant partners, and community members, ensuring all grant deliverables were met• Developed and organized a multi-day professional development workshop called “We Back the Bay and Gulf,” gathering expert educators, environmentalists, and landscape architects to help teachers learn… Show more • Designed and coordinated the creation of water-smart landscaping (pocket prairies, rain gardens, wetland ponds, pollinator gardens) on school campuses, working closely with teachers, students, facilities, grant partners, and community members, ensuring all grant deliverables were met• Developed and organized a multi-day professional development workshop called “We Back the Bay and Gulf,” gathering expert educators, environmentalists, and landscape architects to help teachers learn how to pair water-smart habitats at their schools with curriculum and public education outreach campaigns• Restored coastal dune ecosystems on public beaches and with private homeowners• Provided general administrative support in an efficient and innovative manner, including assignments related to virtual and in-person event planning, expense reporting, donations, filing documents, visitor support, and social media content• Designed curriculum using Word, Excel, Adobe, and PowerPoint processes• Traveled to Houston-area schools and community centers to teach students about Gulf of Mexico ecosystems, climate change, and island resiliency• Led week-long children’s day camps, teaching lessons on kayaking, animal and plant biology, ceramics, and painting• Led kayak adventures and birding tours with public and school groups through the coastal prairie and wetlands, demonstrating water-quality measuring techniques and teaching watercolor painting• Assisted with mural installation Show less

A year-round consignment farmers market with a mission to grow the local food economy• Worked with farmers to inventory and order products • Packed and delivered online grocery orders according to customer instructions• Worked as a barista and bartender, preparing drinks with traditional methods and customer preferences• Educated customers as a local food ambassador• Filed and organized vendor bills

• Addressed non-responsive initial interviews by conducting follow-up calls or in-person visits to promote census importance• Assisted people in filling out surveys with complete and accurate information, expressing appreciation for participation and regret for inconvenience• Maintained confidentiality when addressing sensitive information

• Landscaped and maintained private residence and commercial building grounds• Installed garden beds, pruned, weeded, edged, applied fertilizers, and mulched

• Stocked and rotated bakery merchandise as directed• Prepared, packaged, and priced products

• Used a variety of editing software: Photolynx-Flow, ImageMatch, Auto Head Sizing, RipLynx!• Prepared and packaged school portraits

• Formed an organization to provide space to local artists and strengthen the community • Held monthly open art nights, events, and meetings

• Developed proficiency in using scientific equipment to monitor, map, and record water quality, soil, and ecosystem data through coursework. Listed below are a few of the specific skills, tools, and tests learned.•Limnology Field Skills: Marsh Mc-Birney 2000 Flo-mate; Oakton pH tester; Conductivity, Salinity, and TDS Monitoring; YSI Pro 20 Instrument; Gravelometer; Secchi disk and turbidity tube; Ponar sampler; Van Dorn water sampler; Macroinvertebrate kick-net; Seine net; Plankton… Show more • Developed proficiency in using scientific equipment to monitor, map, and record water quality, soil, and ecosystem data through coursework. Listed below are a few of the specific skills, tools, and tests learned.•Limnology Field Skills: Marsh Mc-Birney 2000 Flo-mate; Oakton pH tester; Conductivity, Salinity, and TDS Monitoring; YSI Pro 20 Instrument; Gravelometer; Secchi disk and turbidity tube; Ponar sampler; Van Dorn water sampler; Macroinvertebrate kick-net; Seine net; Plankton net; Refractometer•Terrestrial Field Skills: Alidade and Stadia Pole; Clinometer; Small mammal traps; Track plates; Camera traps; Soil auger•Microbiology Lab Skills: Agar creation; Plating; Autoclave use; Bacterial smears; Gram stains; Microorganism identification•General Lab Skills: Light microscope; Electron Microscope; UV Spectrophotometer; Gel electrophoresis; Vacuum filtration; Titration; Distillation; Dilution; Centrifugation; Vortex machine; Orbital shaker; Dissection of plants and animals; Plant identification•Analysis Skills: R and RStudio statistical software; Github; Microsoft Office Suite Show less

• Designed and led youth climbing classes• Taught proper climbing technique and safety instruction• Managed gear rentals and fee collections

• Performed farm market operations: planting, managing, harvesting, processing, and selling crops for community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, wholesale cooperative, and farmers markets• Completed Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance online seed school• Compiled research on the gut microbiome and native seed resiliency

• Organized and guided kayak trips throughout Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore • Educated customers on the history and geology of the local area • Scheduled bookings, collected fees, and staffed information counter• Assisted the public in planning visits and recommending activities

*Seasonal holiday hire over the university's winter break• Greeted, engaged and assisted customers• Processed transactions through the check lane quickly, accurately, and efficiently

• Constructed mountain bike trails, built turnpikes, rehabilitated old trails, and naturalized old paths and rockwork in remote high elevation settings

• Sold concessions, collected fees, and recorded inventory • Greeted and ushered customers• Performed routine theatre cleaning