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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 conditions for nutrient, metals and algae.• 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. • Performed as task manager for contracts. Completed reporting deliverables, processed invoices, and managed a tracking sheet of contract activities. • Participated in and presented for a Citizens Oversight Committee. Coordinated and completed meeting summaries for bi-monthly public meetings.

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 Association

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