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Bend, Oregon, United States

• Develops and writes grant proposals and reports for foundations and governmental agencies• Works closely with all Museum departments to understand Museum programs and visitor experiences and to provide up-to-date and engaging content for donors and foundations• Collaborate with various departments, such as finance, education, programs and communications, to gather necessary information for grant proposals and reports• Manages foundation correspondence, including thank you letters• Researches foundations, corporations and governmental agencies to identify new funding opportunities• Maintain current records in database, including grant tracking and reporting• Leads regular grants team meetings to discuss potential funding opportunities and strategize asks• Serving a second term in the Museum's Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI) workgroup, which provides a place for ideas, concerns, trainings and vision to become part of our workplace.

The Dalles, Oregon, United States

• Collects detailed salmonid population data on the Hood River with an emphasis on population size, life history, distribution, and length frequency data• Records and summarizes physical and biological data, and organizes data sets for analysis• Maintains three traps daily--two fish ladders and one weir--and assists biologists on projects using screw and fyke traps in The Dalles watershed• Proficient at handling and PIT tagging juvenile and adult fish encountered at sample sites while following protocols established by ODFW• Assists with electrofishing surveys on the Deschutes River in the spring• Mounts fish scales on gum cards for life history determination• Operates and maintains UTVs and state-owned vehicles daily

Hood River, Oregon, United States

• Managed >650 reservations, invoices, and trip logistics for guests of multi-day rafting trips in Oregon and Idaho• Oversaw the day-to-day activities of the office as the main point of contact for guests• Maintained and submitted river permits to ensure compliance with state and local permitting rules• Researches river conservation initiatives and ghost-writes LTEs/Op-Eds representing NWRC• Reports on land-use fees and financial data to Bureau of Land Management• Created, edited, and scheduled engaging content for social media platforms and NWRC's online blog

Key Largo, Florida, United States

• Reported on existing grants and utilizes Foundation Directory to research future grant opportunities• Assisted Development Department with tasks related to fundraising campaigns, events, and partnerships• Drafted LOIs directed at philanthropic organizations• Acted as a liaison between the intern team and the Development Department• Continued restoration work at off-shore coral nurseries and designated restoration reef sites via scientific scuba diving• Developed the framework for a quarterly donor spotlight article to be featured in the CRF™ blog and newsletter• Wrote and published the first ever donor spotlight piece

Key Largo, Florida, United States

• Mentored first-round interns as they develop and budget for independent projects• Trained interns in daily tasks such as reef monitoring, outplanting, vessel handling, donation management, and community outreach• Expanded independent research project on novel outplanting techniques for staghorn corals• Refreshed CRF™ donation webpages to reflect all donation vehicles accepted by the organization• Led and recorded an engaging workshop on ocean acidification for our Coralpalooza Digital 2020 event

Key Largo, Florida

• Maintained off-shore coral nurseries, outplanted over 1,000 corals, and monitored coral survivorship on eight reef sites along the Florida Keys Reef Tract• Inspired environmental stewards at outreach and education events• Developed a research project on novel outplanting techniques for staghorn coral• Processed donations and handled checks under the supervision of the Development Department• Managed an office space by answering phone calls, company emails, and processing cash and credit transactions at our in-house gift shop

San Juan Islands, Washington

Aboard ecotourism vessels, I educated passengers on the wildlife found in the Salish Sea. Naturalists emphasized the cultural and ecological significance of orca ecotypes, and inspired environmental stewards by spreading awareness of conservation tactics.

Maui, Hawaii

As a naturalist, I conducted educational presentations on topics such as cetacean behaviors, fish identification, conservation, and the Hawaiian islands to vessel passengers. As a crew member, I handled lines and assisted with boat mooring, cleaning, and maintenance projects.

Ecuador

The TEP focuses on in-field research and works in conjunction with Universidad San Fransisco de Quito in Quito, Ecuador. Through a block schedule, students travel to the Andes, coastal Ecuador, the Galapagos, and the Tiputini Biodiversity Station in the Amazon. I acted as a research assistant to Jaime Guerra by helping with the capture, handling, and data collection of Neotropical bat species. Mist-netting and purse seining are two field skills gained on this program.During the course of the semester, students develop and carry out 8-10 research projects that can later be adapted into scientific research papers and presentations. Personal projects included:"An Analysis of the Sustainability of Shark By-Catch at an Ecuadorian Fish Market""Effects of Temperature on the Jumping Distance of Two Frog Species: Dendropsophus bifurcus and Engystomops petersi""Effects of tidal changes on habitat preference of juvenile and adult painted ghost crabs (Ocypode gaudichaudii)"

Boston, Ma

Assisted naturalists with collection and analyzing field research on mammals (emphasis on humpback whales) sited on Stellwagen Bank. Provided engaging environmental interpretation for guests aboard commercial whale watch vessels. Offered exceptional customer service to members of the public, and assisted with cleaning and organizing vessels. Actively participated in NEAq community by attending training events and professional advancement meetings.

Akumal, Mexico

Gained expertise in the utilization of a variety of research equipment and techniques while scuba diving. Developed, organized, and carried out a research project on the health of Akumal's coral reefs. Presented a research paper to professors and classmates for further critique.

New York, New York

Pitched, organized, researched, and developed articles discussing topics in environmental conservation and animal rights. Coordinated with the New York team during weekly Skype conferences in order to plan for future spreads and organize the website. Formatted, proof-read, fact checked, and completed editorial research for other OGP writers. Pitched article ideas and abstracts that were later used as content on the OGP website.

Gary, In

Fed, handled, and monitored the health of various species of amphibians, reptiles, and fish. Cleaned aquariums and provided educational assistance to park rangers.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Biology With A Specialization In Ecology And Conservation/Marine Science

Activities and Societies: Boston University Outing Club, Marine Science Association

Tropical Ecology Program

Host university while studying abroad through the Boston University Tropical Ecology Program.