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Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Manage, train, and supervise a team of full-time and part-time staff and volunteers responsible for the documentation of the Garden’s extensive collections.• Implemented and oversaw a complex data migration from Microsoft Access to BRAHMS database software in 2016.• Maintain meticulous accuracy in plant identification, data management, and labeling of plants.• Map Garden plants & hardscape using advanced technology (GPS, GNSS, ArcGIS). • Contribute to public engagement through informative articles, brochures, blog posts, and engaging classes for the garden audience.• Provide expert guidance to professional and public inquiries .• Collaborate with colleagues on taxonomic updates, curation best practices, technology advancements, and policy development.• Manage the Plant Records budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation.

Rigby, Idaho, United States

• Perform EPA and Army Corps of Engineers recognized and accepted ground cover vegetation estimation, species identification, and plant collection.• Perform surveys for rare plant and provide clearance reports.• Data entry utilizing dominance test calculations, prevalence index calculation, site photos, and data transcribing.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Provide botanical expertise for public and private land surveys, wetland delineations, pre and post vegetation treatments and restorations, plant ID, and native seed mix recommendations.• Editor for field guides, books, newsletters, magazines and other publications.• Photographer for various private and city publications.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Address daily operation of the complex including: handling resident requests and complaints, collecting and depositing rent payments, and when necessary resident eviction.• Grounds maintenance including: Lawn care, shrub and tree planting, pruning, and hedging, irrigation installation and maintenance, and snow removal.• Building maintenance including: Installation and repair of drywall, electrical wiring, outlets and fixtures, and plumbing as well as carpentry and tile work.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Upload and organize GIS data onto the server.• Create maps and visual reports that present habitat monitoring data.• Maintain and update the GIS database and export various file formats usable to property owners.

Prescott, Arizona, United States

• Teach the botany, ecology, and plant identification of Utah’s regional flora, from alpine to foothill, to wetland and salt desert habitats.• Discuss ecological and land use issues concerning Utah’s plant communities.

Provo, Utah, United States

• Led data collection to measure vegetation cover, frequency, and species composition using a modified Daubenmire technique.• Assessed tree canopy cover and shrub growth by using point-quarter method and leader growth measurements.• Analyzed soil conditions by collecting measurements and samples for detailed analysis.• Mapped study sites utilizing Trimble GPS and topographic maps for precise location and data visualization.• Documented site traits such as slope, aspect, erosion, soil type, and animal usage.• Expanded botanical knowledge by collecting and pressing plant specimens for identification and reference.• Trained teammates through on-site plant identification and survey technique instruction.

Willard, Utah, United States

• Plant and maintain seasonal displays.• Design and construct xeric, native, and water-wise gardens, water features and irrigation systems.• Assist customers with plant selection.

Certification, Wetland Delineation

Bachelor'S Degree, Botany/Plant Biology, 3.6

Activities and Societies: Botany Club President, Plant Taxonomy Tutor, & Field Botany student teacher.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Botany/Plant Biology