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Eugene, Or, Us

Eugene, Oregon, United States

Scouted populations of target native plant species suitable for collection. Monitored plant phenology to identify optimal seed collection times. Collected, dried, cleaned, and stored seeds to ensure purity and longevity for grow-out or future restoration projects. Monitored vegetation in three wetland mitigation banks using the line-point-intercept method. Regularly keyed-out plants to confirm identifications. Mapped plant population plants using ArcGIS Online and Field Maps within the West… Show more Scouted populations of target native plant species suitable for collection. Monitored plant phenology to identify optimal seed collection times. Collected, dried, cleaned, and stored seeds to ensure purity and longevity for grow-out or future restoration projects. Monitored vegetation in three wetland mitigation banks using the line-point-intercept method. Regularly keyed-out plants to confirm identifications. Mapped plant population plants using ArcGIS Online and Field Maps within the West Eugene Wetlands. Show less

Grants Pass, Oregon

Worked with a team of botanists to perform inventories of public lands, documenting the occurrence and distribution of sensitive and federally endangered plant species. Lead and collaborated on interagency efforts with the US Forest Service, Oregon Dept. of Forestry, and local NGOs to manage and remove Class A invasive weeds in botanically sensitive areas. Removed weeds using weed wrenches, hand tools, or by cutting and spraying with herbicide. Recorded and managed field data into… Show more Worked with a team of botanists to perform inventories of public lands, documenting the occurrence and distribution of sensitive and federally endangered plant species. Lead and collaborated on interagency efforts with the US Forest Service, Oregon Dept. of Forestry, and local NGOs to manage and remove Class A invasive weeds in botanically sensitive areas. Removed weeds using weed wrenches, hand tools, or by cutting and spraying with herbicide. Recorded and managed field data into established or new databases; collected GPS and GIS data. Updated and added invasive and rare plant sites and surveys in ArcMap. Assisted other departments with field work and data collection including Spotted Owl surveys for the wildlife department and tree stand surveys for the silviculture department. Show less

Happy Camp, California, United States

Worked directly under the District Botanist on the Klamath National Forest in a team of two technicians. Identified plant species using a hand lens, dissecting microscope, and dichotomous key (primarily Munz: A California Flora and the Jepson Manual: Vascular Plants of California). Conducted surveys for Forest Service sensitive and federally endangered plants. The survey sites included areas of high intensity burns, timber units, and new rare plant sites. Contributed to the management and… Show more Worked directly under the District Botanist on the Klamath National Forest in a team of two technicians. Identified plant species using a hand lens, dissecting microscope, and dichotomous key (primarily Munz: A California Flora and the Jepson Manual: Vascular Plants of California). Conducted surveys for Forest Service sensitive and federally endangered plants. The survey sites included areas of high intensity burns, timber units, and new rare plant sites. Contributed to the management and manual removal of invasive plants such as Dyer’s Woad, Spotted Knapweed, and Star-thistle. Assisted the District Botanist at the ranger station with office tasks such as keying-out, mounting, and filing herbarium specimens, preparing GIS maps to be used in the field on the Avenza Map application, and using the maps to plan survey itineraries. Completed field work projects by backpacking and camping at a site for several days with a small team. Summarized accomplishments in formal quarterly reports. Show less

New Milford, Connecticut, United States

Collected state-regulated drinking water and monitoring well samples for contracted clients. Monitored groundwater, stormwater, and surface water at remote field sites using GPS, maps, and engineering blueprints. Assisted the lab director to complete state-certified water tests in the lab, enter data into LIMS, and review results for reports. Coordinated with clients and coworkers to schedule sampling appointments and catalogue collected samples by completing detailed chain of custodies… Show more Collected state-regulated drinking water and monitoring well samples for contracted clients. Monitored groundwater, stormwater, and surface water at remote field sites using GPS, maps, and engineering blueprints. Assisted the lab director to complete state-certified water tests in the lab, enter data into LIMS, and review results for reports. Coordinated with clients and coworkers to schedule sampling appointments and catalogue collected samples by completing detailed chain of custodies. Created a 50-page working document describing contacts, directions and protocols for each routine sampling site, previously only conveyed verbally by the supervisor. Trained new field technicians to sample independently using this manual. Show less

Guinea

Taught 7th-10th grade Biology and Physics at the middle school in a village in Guinea, West Africa. Strengthened French skills for teaching and learned Malinke to communicate with locals in the village. Co-led the school's Girl's Club promoting girls' literacy. Initiated and managed a girls' soccer team that competed with nearby villages. Coordinated with American and Guinean counterparts to complete projects across communities.

Williston, Vermont

Advise customers on their gardening and plant care needs including; fertilizing, pest control, watering. Help customers find a product or plant to fit that need often by communicating between the different departments of the garden center. Assisting other departments with needs such as watering plants and directing customers.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Lead a lab group of first year students in the course Natural History and Field Ecology. Give lessons on the history, geology, ecology, and human impacts of the landscapes visited around Vermont, and facilitate discussions on these topics. Advise students on assignments, responsibilities, and preparing them for their next 4 years in an environmental field at UVM.

Montpelier, Vt

Seasonal intern position collecting field data and entering it into the ANR Data Management System. Contributed to several different projects, mainly culvert assessments in central Vermont for The Nature Conservancy, and rapid stream geomorphic and habitat assessments of the Seymour River in Cambridge, VT. Followed ANR's Phase 2 protocol for stream and stream crossing assessment. Worked independently and in a small team during long field days determining condition of the river or culvert… Show more Seasonal intern position collecting field data and entering it into the ANR Data Management System. Contributed to several different projects, mainly culvert assessments in central Vermont for The Nature Conservancy, and rapid stream geomorphic and habitat assessments of the Seymour River in Cambridge, VT. Followed ANR's Phase 2 protocol for stream and stream crossing assessment. Worked independently and in a small team during long field days determining condition of the river or culvert structure. Other projects include water quality testing for Killington Ski Resort, GIS mapping of logging roads, and testing electrofishing equipment. Show less