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Sacramento County, California, United States

I work at ICF, a global advisory and digital services provider combining unmatched expertise with innovative engagement capabilities to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.As a remote architectural historian and historic preservation specialist, I've brought together my background and expertise as a historian to:1. Research and draft dozens of short form and long form historic context statements used by colleagues in evaluating… Show more I work at ICF, a global advisory and digital services provider combining unmatched expertise with innovative engagement capabilities to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.As a remote architectural historian and historic preservation specialist, I've brought together my background and expertise as a historian to:1. Research and draft dozens of short form and long form historic context statements used by colleagues in evaluating hundreds of individual built environment cultural resources under NHPA Section 106 and CEQA in my first two years with ICF, in support of large-scale infrastructure and transportation projects overseen by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), County and City of San Francisco, and California Department of Water Resources (DWR).2. Support dozens of business development proposals by developing my subject-matter expertise in California architectural history and strengthening my capabilities drafting Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 documentation and mitigation measures in support of client Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) and Historical Resources and Evaluation Reports (HRER). Primary author on HRER and EIR cultural resource chapters in support of built environment rail infrastructure and water infrastructure projects in the Bay Area, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and California Central Valley.3. Produce high-quality, timely, on-budget deliverables juggling three or more projects at any given time through consistent, concise communication with supervisors, managers, and colleagues and "managing up" to support our team's people managers and clients. Show less

Santa Maria, Ca

Designing and facilitating remote distance learning (DL) general education community college courses in World History, United States History, and California History. Conducting online courses in Canvas learning management system (LMS). Writing and editing curricula, leading virtual office hours, and creating a variety of assignments engaging diverse learning styles to track student learning outcomes and content understanding.

Santa Ynez, California, United States

Writing and editing proposal content for Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP and RFQ) for California state and county historical resources evaluation projects in accordance with local, California, and national guidelines. Researching historical resources, assisting in classifying properties and built environments as "historically significant." Assisting in assessing status of resources and their qualifications for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) or California… Show more Writing and editing proposal content for Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP and RFQ) for California state and county historical resources evaluation projects in accordance with local, California, and national guidelines. Researching historical resources, assisting in classifying properties and built environments as "historically significant." Assisting in assessing status of resources and their qualifications for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) or California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR). Researching and consulting city, county, and state guidelines for establishing historical resource significance of built and landscape environments. Fundamentals of CEQA, NHPA, EIR, EIS, familiarity with historical context, library research, archives, directories, county assessor's records, government records, historical aerial photographs, and topographic maps as they relate to historical research and property ownership. Show less

San Luis Obispo, California Area

Writing and editing short, 250-400 word web content writing posts for business and non-profit clients, with the aim of increasing web traffic. Time management required with consistent, weekly deadlines from project initiation to completion. Provided editing as well as content writing services as an independent contractor.Received consistent recognition for excellence in finished writing and editing work.

San Luis Obispo, California Area

Writing and editing published content in support of the Orfalea College of Business communications and media outreach efforts. Writing projects include website press releases, news articles, professor highlights, social media. Also charged with reviewing and editing existing content.http://www.cob.calpoly.edu/directory/executive-residence/http://www.cob.calpoly.edu/newsevents/LiberatingStructures2015

San Luis Obispo, California Area

Preliminary editing and proofreading academic submissions for La Vista journal, a local San Luis Obispo history academic journal. Particular focus on Chicago Manual of Style and writing content matched the publication's goals, combining academic rigor with inviting prose.

San Luis Obispo, California Area

Researching historical topics for Department Chair, reviewing primary source documents relating to Cold War-era aircraft hijackers and defectors from the PRC to Taiwan, c. 1950s-1990s. Experience with Lexis-Nexis, Proquest, and National Security Archives research databases.Conducting research and monograph editing for Graduate Advisor, utilizing Turabian and Chicago Manual of Style citation methods, researching using databases, and primary source analysis for East African Slave Trade… Show more Researching historical topics for Department Chair, reviewing primary source documents relating to Cold War-era aircraft hijackers and defectors from the PRC to Taiwan, c. 1950s-1990s. Experience with Lexis-Nexis, Proquest, and National Security Archives research databases.Conducting research and monograph editing for Graduate Advisor, utilizing Turabian and Chicago Manual of Style citation methods, researching using databases, and primary source analysis for East African Slave Trade, circa 1880s. Show less

Pismo Beach, California

Sales and customer service associate in retail hardware store. Managing department and leading sales associates in customer service best practices. Advising customers with focus on problem-solving and solution-based purchasing to complete home improvement projects efficiently. Blending custom paint and advising customers in various home improvement projects. Working with a diverse customer service team to offer customers an efficient, effective shopping experience.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), History

Activities and Societies: National Council on Public History

Bachelor Of Arts, History

Activities and Societies: International Program @ Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan Study Abroad through CSU International Programs One-Year.

Certificate Of Completion, Japanese Literature And Culture

Activities and Societies: SILS Department, TRANS English Conversation Club, CSU International Programs Anthropology courses in modern.