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Annapolis, MD, US

Panama City, Florida, United States

Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program | Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program

Ocracoke, North Carolina, United States

• Followed established Standard Operating Procedures to conduct daily observational surveys of breeding and nonbreeding season behavior for protected shorebird species using binoculars, spotting scope, and handheld GPS.
• Used auger or manual post hole digger to erect or repair boundary signage for Resource Protection Areas during pre-nesting and nesting shorebird seasons at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
• Safely operated 4WD trucks and UTVs on beaches to complete shorebird surveys and… Show more
• Safely operated 4WD trucks and UTVs on beaches to complete shorebird surveys and sea turtle patrols.
• Performed routine maintenance on NPS fleet vehicles and field equipment (spotting scopes, auger, shovels, rakes, carsonite and wooden signage). Show less

Hopkins, South Carolina, United States

• Identified best practices for managing and restoring degraded longleaf pine sites at Congaree National Park and maximize efficiency in prescribed fire and chemical/mechanical treatments to improve forest health and.
• Coordinated with The Longleaf Alliance and Florida Natural Areas Inventory to collect information on 17 forest condition attributes in upland stands using standard… Show more
• Coordinated with The Longleaf Alliance and Florida Natural Areas Inventory to collect information on 17 forest condition attributes in upland stands using standard forestry tools (e.g., prism, clinometer, diameter.
• Assisted in securing $5,000 grant for citizen science projects and interpretative materials to improve visitor engagement at Congaree National Park. Show less

Bismarck, North Dakota, United States

• Coordinated with wildlife biologist, technicians, and U.S. Department of Defense personnel to complete vane trapping surveys for bee species at Grand Forks Air Force Base and Minot Air Force Base using ArcGIS Survey123.
• Collected data on monarch butterfly presence, milkweed density and distribution, and blooming plant populations at Grand Forks Air Force Base using transect surveys and monitoring frameworks from Monarch Joint Venture.
• Conducted noxious weed… Show more
• Conducted noxious weed surveys using ArcGIS Survey123 and transect sampling at 100 random point locations on Minot Air Force Base to establish target areas for vegetation removal and herbicide spraying. Show less

Ullin, Illinois, United States

Independently developed methodology to determine high risk areas for invasive plant dispersal in temperate hardwood forests at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) using inventory points from Eastern Broadleaf Forest Biology Network protocols, most recent environmental conditions, ArcGIS mapping tools, and spatial analysis.

Parker, Arizona, United States

• Collaborated with refuge staff and zone biologist to update and compile 4 GPS waypoint data tables used for annual secretive marsh bird surveys conducted at Bill Williams River, Cibola, Havasu, and Imperial NWRs.
• Compiled, standardized, and produced 33 marsh bird survey route maps using ArcGIS Pro for inclusion into 4 site-specific marsh bird monitoring protocols completed in 2021.
• Utilized ArcGIS Pro and Google Climate Engine to perform targeted remote sensing and habitat change… Show more
• Utilized ArcGIS Pro and Google Climate Engine to perform targeted remote sensing and habitat change analyses on 6 designated monitoring units (~608 acres) along the Bill Williams River floodplain using historic.
• Independently developed a standardized protocol and sample analysis for monitoring riparian habitat regeneration and drought stress at Bill Williams River NWR with consultation from refuge staff and a spatial.

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

Responsible for independently tracking striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis) through ground homing and from 4WD utility vehicle using Garmin GPSMAP 64 handheld GPS, radio receiver, Yagi antenna, and compass.

Peoria, Illinois, United States

• Led a wetland field survey assessment in collaboration with Bradley University Department of Biology and The Nature Conservancy to analyze host-parasite interactions and habitat quality at natural wetlands on.
• Followed animal collection protocols for two snail species… Show more
• Followed animal collection protocols for two snail species (Planorbella trivolvis and Physa spp.) and two frog species (Lithobates catesbeianus and Acris crepitans) for trematode parasite screening and dissection.
• Identified parasites using morphological characteristics, DNA extraction, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Show less

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

Served as a mentor and resource for 38 undergraduate students living on-campus through programming targeted at students’ academic, career, social, and personal development.

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Responsible for leading and assisting in themed nature education summer camps and Girl Scout badge programs for youth aged 4-12 years at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center.

Makanda, Illinois, United States

• Responsible for leading interpretive hikes and group camp programming for youth aged 6-17 years.
• Assisted in invasive plant species removal and trail-building programs using handheld tools (shovel, Macleod, Pulaski, pickaxe, pruning shears, rake).

Oswego, Illinois, United States

Brookield, IL, United States

Served as an interpretive guide to educate guests on wildlife, conservation, and sustainability at various exhibits throughout the Brookfield Zoo.