Performed limber pine surveys for long term monitoring of health and white pine blister rustReceived FS insect and disease training to implement Hazard Tree assessment protocolsConducted post-fire planting of limber pines and seed collection for future planting projectsEducated park visitors on recent bark beetle epidemic through formal and informal interactions

Conducted field surveys for Pinyon Jays to collect data for an endangered species assessmentPerformed colony monitoring to assess population counts and record breeding behaviorsTrained myself to learn various identify various birds of the west by visual and aural observation

Supported the research of the Great Basin Native Plant Project in the field and labSurveyed phenology, collected seed and tissue samples on various forbs at field study sitesMeasured samples in a laboratory to meet projects data analysis interestsSupported other project needs by completing literature reviews, data management

Worked for Yellowstone National Park West District Resource ManagementCompleted invasive plant surveys, mapping and treatment/removal projectsOperated a chainsaw to fell and buck hazard trees; obtained NCSP sawyer level certificationPerformed whitebark pine surveys to monitor health, population variances, and habitat

Completed trail maintenance, trail construction and restoration projects throughout ArizonaFrequently worked in the 2-10 miles into the backcountry for up to 8 days at a timeMaintained attention to detail and awareness in actively learning a range of new skillsMaintained a high quality of work under physically demanding conditions daily

Led a crew of four completing invasive plant species, wildlife, timber and construction projectsCommunicated and planned with multiple stakeholders to ensure projects efficient completionPromoted a positive, inclusive crew culture throughout a demanding season in all conditionsCompleted the Leadership Development Program

Supported professor with classroom activities and answering student questions. Maintained attention to detail while grading assignments, labs and quizzes. Held office hours to additionally reinforce concepts and facilitate students learning.

Actively monitored air quality at several different asbestos abatement projects. Enforced regulatory standards by working with contractors. Developed written reports to thoroughly inform client of work performed on site.