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Millersville, MD

• Conducted monitoring and collected sediment and water samples to assess physical, chemical and biological conditions of surface water and ground water ecosystems. Knowledge and experience in assessing water quality.
• Operated and maintained field equipment to collect field parameters and samples including YSI and Horiba water quality meters. Collected samples and ran in-house lab tests for total suspended solids and ammonia.
• Analyzed field and water quality data to develop monitoring and summary reports of water quality and environmental conditions. Managed a variety of databases and spreadsheet to generate tables, figures and graphs.
• Experience with interpreting and completing requirements for compliance permits including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and Water Allocation Permits.
• Maryland Certified Pesticide Applicator - Identified and conducted invasive control for non-native species in right-of-way and aquatic ecosystems.
• Identified trees and plants to the species level to complete vegetation surveys for restoration projects.

Silver Spring, MD

• Planned, coordinated and led community outreach events and programs including biweekly volunteer stewardship programs
• Managed a volunteer database of over 500 community members and organized volunteers for community engagement events
• Managed four organizational websites to engage communities including Potomac Conservancy’s website and social media sites
• Coordinated existing and new partnerships with other organizations and agencies to support outreach program
• Authored several articles for Potomac Conservancy’s quarterly River Scape newsletter and monthly electronic newsletters
• Drafted and managed grants to support organizational outreach programming

Blacksburg, VA

• Assisted in graduate research projects concerning water quality in streams in the coal region of Virginia
• Sub-sampled and identified benthic macroinvertebrates
• Processed organic matter samples for leaf decomposition and litter fall samples
• Conducted water chemistry lab tests such as alkalinity and total dissolved solids
• Assisted researchers with monthly field work to collect benthic macroinvertebrate, litter and leaf decomposition and chemical samples

George Washington Memorial Parkway

• Worked daily in a team of two to collect, identify and tally benthic macroinvertebrates and assess ambient water quality in 10Piedmont Streams along George Washington Memorial parkway
• Measured six basic water quality parameters including nitrate, phosphate, total chlorine, alkalinity, chloramines and ammonia
• Completed annual George Washington Memorial Parkway Water Quality Report
• Provided and conducted an educational outreach program on urban water quality with stream programs to children as well as area residents Visitors Service Intern, Fish and Wildlife Service & Student Conservation.

Patuxent Research Refuge

• Provided an educational experience for visitors of the refuge through working the front desk at the refuge, updating informational boards, and leading a Mini Camp for 11-13 year old children
• Completed urban environmental conservation work including butterfly garden restoration, invasive plant removal, improving signage and identifying different species around the refuge

Fairfax County Park Authority

• Conducted research, interviews and site visits to draft a protocol for field census work for deer, small mammals, reptiles and amphibian population