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Mankato, MN, US

Mankato, Minnesota, United States

Mankato, Minnesota, United States

Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States

I served as a volunteer fire officer and emergency first responder for Lewis Township Fire and Rescue in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. As the Deputy Chief of Fire, I was responsible for the department's structural and wildland fire operations, training, and apparatus, as well as all prescribed fire activities. I also designed and managed the department.

Honey Creek, Iowa

I worked with the Pottawattamie County Conservation Board burn crew based out of Hitchcock Nature Center. I assisted in prescribed burns at properties managed by the county and attended annual refreshers and additional classes whenever available.

Council Bluffs, Iowa

As a land management intern, I engaged in ecological restoration, habitat management, and general maintenance of Pottawattamie county parks. I performed tree and brush removal using chainsaws, brushcutters, heavy machinery, and hand labor. I also worked to control invasive species through use of herbicide application, hand pulling, and other techniques. I.

Glenwood, Iowa, United States

I administered the newly created Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM) program for Mills County, building the program from the ground up. I authored the county IRVM plan (attached) which will serve as guiding document for the program into the future, focusing on the sustainable management of road rights-of-way by promoting native plant species.

Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States

I worked with private landowners and producers to promote, plan, and implement wildlife habitat conservation practices through the Federal Farm Bill. My position was a partnership between Pheasants Forever, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and.

Boone, Iowa

I conducted research work on a study that identified and inventoried butterfly species in remnant prairies of the Loess Hills of western Iowa. Besides identification, I also surveyed vegetation and other habitat characteristics used by focal species. Additionally, I coordinated with land managers and private landowners to gain access to study sites.

Omaha, Nebraska

I led lab sections for courses in general biology, ecology, botany, and ornithology. I helped facilitate greater understanding of material for students through lectures and individual discussion. I also evaluated assignments and tests for students with comments intended to improve comprehension of the topic.

Guánica, Puerto Rico

Took part in a study that monitors populations of migratory birds between eastern U.S. and West Indies Islands. I captured resident and migratory birds through mist netting. I then identified, banded, assessed body condition, and released all captured individuals. I also entered research data, relocated net lines, and maintained netting equipment.

Bennington, Nebraska

As an intern, I aided in flora transplantation projects and invasive species removal. I also served as fire crew member for prescribed burns at metro area prairies.

Omaha, Nebraska

I took part in a study that examines the effects of urbanization on grassland bird populations. I assisted with bird abundance surveying and vegetation sampling. I also conducted bird nest searches and monitoring.

Master’S Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

I conducted thesis research on how the Missouri River flood in 2011 impacted the populations of breeding grassland birds at DeSoto and.

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Studies - Life Sciences Focus

I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.98/4.0 grade point average, received Excellence in Chemistry Sequence Award in 2011, and was.

Associate'S Degree, Biology, General

While pursuing my associates degree, I attended honors level biology courses and graduated with 4.0/4.0 grade point average.