 Conducted background research on water quality monitoring; sourcing marine reserve regulations, environmental impact assessments, scientific literature, standard operating procedures, and in-person meetings with local, private and governmental entities Led the planning and implementation of a water quality monitoring project involving budgeting, scheduling, equipment maintenance, enlistment of local subcontractors, data collection, database development and report writing and graphic design (ArcGIS and Excel) Traveled on several occasions to perform remote field work in a team of 6 collecting water and coral samples in a small team of 6 using a GPS, YSI meter, Secchi disk, hobo loggers, Argonaut and Niskin bottle in 20 – 6 man boats Acted as a representative for a nationwide water quality conferences and communicated my water monitoring plan to clients, colleagues, and laymen  Participated in monthly staff meetings, presenting progress reports and participated in event planning such as a stakeholder appreciation event

 Developed an ArcPy tool based on published studies to estimate the depth of lakes in Ontario using DEM data and lake polygons for use in an invasive species habitat map in a small team of 3 Presented complex tools and results in a simplified manner for the client and at an open house Participated in several monthly client meetings to inform of progress and clarify goals  Wrote a technical manual and an analysis paper on the operation and accuracy of the tool

 Conducted GPS data collection and entry on municipal park amenities with a Trimble device  Provided recommendations on site selection based on GIS analysis Analyzed town fencing data, developed a data collection plan to fill missing data and implemented that plan Presented maps, figures and progress reports for occasional reviews  Identified and fixed missing and incorrect data within a database  Performed duties independently with occasional reviews and reports

 Performed high-quality educational tours and events in collaboration with a team of 6 Developed field identification skills of Ontario’s trees and aquatic invertebrates Provided excellent customer service through educational tours, events and provided guidance when asked questions  Empathetically conversed with park visitors on the charged history of the Canadian fur trade while exercising discretion, judgment and diplomacy at all times Performed educational tours and events in collaboration with a partner in a large 10 man canoe

 Participated in a mark-recapture study of 6 different endangered species of turtles involving trap checking, tagging, egg collection, and egg incubation  Performed physically demanding work for long hours 5-6 days a week in all weather conditions Developed field identification skills of Ontario’s reptiles and amphibians Was responsible for the health, safety, and training of 2 volunteers in the field  Recorded accurate field data and notes Utilized radio telemetry equipment to locate tagged snakes