Western Ecosystems Technology, Inc. • Western and Midwest Region • Conducting avian surveys in the Western and Midwest U.S. for sensitive and critically endangered species at active and proposed energy facilities including raptor observations in remote locations• VHF tracking, geofence tracking, radar tracking, fixed point surveys, callback surveys, nest counts, helicopter surveys, and acoustic bat monitoring• Executing wind turbine curtailments as needed to avoid avian… Show more Western Ecosystems Technology, Inc. • Western and Midwest Region • Conducting avian surveys in the Western and Midwest U.S. for sensitive and critically endangered species at active and proposed energy facilities including raptor observations in remote locations• VHF tracking, geofence tracking, radar tracking, fixed point surveys, callback surveys, nest counts, helicopter surveys, and acoustic bat monitoring• Executing wind turbine curtailments as needed to avoid avian strikes• Entering and managing VHF and GPS transmitter tracking information into raptor monitoring programs• Collecting and organizing data on impacts to wildlife at wind energy facilities including eagle and condor curtailment and monitoring, fatality surveys, scavenging surveys, and acoustic bat monitoring• Managing and distributing avian observation scheduling for field team and training of new employees• Maintaining and facilitating communication between fellow colleagues, agencies, energy facilities, landowners, and private citizens• Providing education and guidance to clients, agencies, land owners, and others on environmental issues, bird identification, and regulatory laws Show less

Nevada State Undergraduate Research Journal • University of Nevada, Reno• Developed and executed on-campus and state-wide outreach initiatives including UNLV, TMCC and WNC• Recruited journal referees for blind reviews• Reviewed article submissions in the Natural Sciences• Worked and communicated with authors on necessary edits including rewording, rephrasing, grammar corrections, typing error corrections, and structural adjustments prior to submission for blind… Show more Nevada State Undergraduate Research Journal • University of Nevada, Reno• Developed and executed on-campus and state-wide outreach initiatives including UNLV, TMCC and WNC• Recruited journal referees for blind reviews• Reviewed article submissions in the Natural Sciences• Worked and communicated with authors on necessary edits including rewording, rephrasing, grammar corrections, typing error corrections, and structural adjustments prior to submission for blind review• Identified and assigned manuscripts to referees to complete the blind review process• Determined if articles should be rejected or passed on to a senior editor for publishing consideration• Recruited authors and referees for NSURJ through networking, presentations, and facilitating meetings Show less

Matocq Lab • University of Nevada, Reno • Provided overall daily care and husbandry of woodrats including feeding, handling, and cleaning/maintenance of cages• Managed and executing dietary analyses of woodrats• Collected and prepared fecal samples for dietary and genetic analysis• Obtained and recorded woodrat measurements and weights for daily analysis• Performed unassisted euthanasia of woodrats as necessary• Carried a p-card and making… Show more Matocq Lab • University of Nevada, Reno • Provided overall daily care and husbandry of woodrats including feeding, handling, and cleaning/maintenance of cages• Managed and executing dietary analyses of woodrats• Collected and prepared fecal samples for dietary and genetic analysis• Obtained and recorded woodrat measurements and weights for daily analysis• Performed unassisted euthanasia of woodrats as necessary• Carried a p-card and making purchases of laboratory supplies as needed• Cleaned and sterilized laboratory environment Show less

Sedinger Lab • University of Nevada, Reno • Assisting with the entry, management, and organization of the largest data set ever collected for Greater Sage-grouse via Microsoft Access.

Aquatic Ecosystems Analysis Laboratory • University of Nevada, Reno• Primary research assistant for the Warm Water Non-Native Fish project during the 2013 field season• Removed invasive and non-native fish from Lake Tahoe via electrofishing• Accurately identified fish species, measured and recorded fish weight, length, and body condition• Conducted dietary analysis of fish by identifying, sorting, and tallying aquatic invertebrates through fish… Show more Aquatic Ecosystems Analysis Laboratory • University of Nevada, Reno• Primary research assistant for the Warm Water Non-Native Fish project during the 2013 field season• Removed invasive and non-native fish from Lake Tahoe via electrofishing• Accurately identified fish species, measured and recorded fish weight, length, and body condition• Conducted dietary analysis of fish by identifying, sorting, and tallying aquatic invertebrates through fish dissection• Prepared and organized stable isotope samples for analysis• Assisted with the sorting and identification of live aquatic invertebrates and sensitive species collected by the AEAL lab for benthic samples• Assisted with public outreach events for adults and children including science fairs and university presentations• Designed and implemented and invertebrate identification guide for the AEAL lab used to identify and log stomach contents of fish collected through the Warm Water Non-Native Fish project Show less

Lakeside Inn and Casino • Stateline, NV• Provided outstanding customer service to guests by building relationships, successfully addressing concerns/complaints, and consistently maintaining and upbeat and positive attitude• Developed and executed marketing hotel packages for the hotel portion of the property available through Social Media and travel agencies• Developed, created and assisted with Social Media content for the property including posting, interacting with… Show more Lakeside Inn and Casino • Stateline, NV• Provided outstanding customer service to guests by building relationships, successfully addressing concerns/complaints, and consistently maintaining and upbeat and positive attitude• Developed and executed marketing hotel packages for the hotel portion of the property available through Social Media and travel agencies• Developed, created and assisted with Social Media content for the property including posting, interacting with customers and guests, and communicating details and information about property services, travel and ski conditions, and local events• Executed all department related personnel tasks including but not limited to drafting and delivering performance appraisals, conducting interviews, hiring new employees, developing employee talent, creating and managing hotel program coding needed for check in and check out protocol Show less