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California, United States

California, United States

Fremont, California

Contributing to habitat management and diverse wildlife surveys assisting USFW, at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife monitoring using dip and seine nets, vegetation surveys (Releve protocol), and identification of aquatic invertebrates, amphibians, flora, wildlife, invasive weeds, and burrowing owls. Integrated weed management, mechanical/cultural weed control. Requiring proficiency in GPS, data analysis, and vernal pool ecology.+ California tiger salamander + Vernal pool tadpole shrimp + Contra Costa goldfields

California, United States

Researching the effects of prescribed fire in oak woodlands under the advisement of Dr. Peter Nelson. Managing data collection and analysis, ensuring alignment with the lab’s goals while mentoring undergraduates and supervising field work. Presenting research findings at conferences and co-authoring publications to advance knowledge in these areas. Attending lab meetings and interdisciplinary discussions to refine methodologies and collaborate with colleagues across fields. Integrating research outcomes into broader conservation and ecological restoration efforts.

San Francisco Bay Area

Conducting maintenance and monitoring of project sites, vegetation assessments, rangeland measurements, pre-construction biological surveys, and environmental inspections. Supervising activities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and project objectives. Contributing expertise to maintain environmental standards and ensure the success of infrastructure improvements and habitat restoration projects across the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.

California, United States

Collaborative freelance crafting for digital and print use including logos, graphics, clothing and project design, with consultation to adress the specific needs of various brand identities. Featuring dedicated specialization and experience working with locally-owned business and independent endeavors that have meaningful impact within their communities.

San Rafael, California

Actively overseeing construction and habitat restoration projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations as a member of the construction monitoring team. Generating monitoring forms and resumes for agency review, and conducting construction monitoring. Communicating potential ecological harm, making informed decisions based on landscape and habitat requirements, and mitigating for adverse environmental impacts.+ Chinook salmon+ Western pond turtle+ Foothill yellow-legged frog+ Pacific herring+ Migratory & nesting birds

Half Moon Bay, California

Managing weekend mornings for a private training and boarding facility. Tending to daily tasks and ensuring the care for animals on the ranch, and stewarding the land. General labor for barn builds, maintenance, and various activities that improve structures and enhance the landscape for equestrian use and overall wellness.

Castro Valley, California

Ensuring and maintaining the wellbeing of over 40 horses on a 500 acre property with a private equestrian center and boarding facility. Recognizing the needs of each horse and their individual owner by adjusting daily to accommodate their requirements. Overseeing a small team to effectively complete numerous tasks involved with equine care and land management, with a promise to provide upstanding hospitality for all horses, trainers, riders, and guests.

Oakland, California

Preproduction management coordinating, creating, and producing numerous graphics for multiple printing processes and web applications. Photographing and editing product pictures for online sales and social media. Utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Procreate to execute projects and innovate artwork. Working on 50+ projects with new and resident collaborators to develop designs. Communicating with the creative director, operations, and production team to ensure quality and completion.

Atlanta, Georgia

Managing processes, coordinating virtual reality experiences, and curating events for one of Atlanta’s premier community hubs, renowned for its unique blend of music, style, and culture. Enganging in technical administration and supervision of virtual reality workflows including tutorials, troubleshooting, and upholding seamlessly enjoyable experiences.

Los Angeles, California

Assisting various technicians in connection with ad-hoc technical creative services, including transcoding videos, cropping content and developing content based upon existing creative provided. + Google Marketing Live, San Francisco 2019+ Google Pixel Tour, Atlanta 2018

San Bernardino, California, United States

Working to lead over 20 processes and train teams as part of Amazon Logistic Operations. Directing and leading multiple crews and shifts of 50+ individuals in various roles. Developing and innovating new processes to effectively deliver shipments on within critical pull time.

Redlands, California

Assisting in the process of freight transhipments from facility to customer by helping problems and andons that occur within a variety of process paths; ensuring quality, rate, and consistency for customer satisfaction and long-term efficiency + Launch of ONT9, Southern California's first non-con facility+ Learning & Safety Ambassador+ Bintool Permissions+ Away Team / Training instructor for the launch of Amazon Prime Now, Sacramento

Redlands, California

Consulting client's individual characteristics and qualities while sharing knowledge & recommendations within the departments of skin and color, with hands-on demonstrations and certified custom makeup application.

Riverside, California

Collecting plant and entomology samples from residential homes and citrus groves in the Inland Empire in relation to the Asian Citrus Psyllid Research Survey, requiring direct communication with citrus growers and advanced understanding of identifying citrus diseases and disorders.+ Travel Team: extended stays in more remote locations ranging from San Diego County and Palm Desert regions

Master Of Science - Ms, Rangeland & Wildlife Management

Specializing in Entomology, Fire Ecology, Oak Woodlands, and Open Space Management Research focus: Examining the impact of prescribed fire.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Title IV Implementation Committee, Center for Student Research, BET McNair Scholars, ASI Sustainability.

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Math And Science

Activities and Societies: RCCD Honors Program

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Humanities, Philosophy, And Arts

Activities and Societies: RCCD Honors Program ASRCC Student Body - Publicity Chair (2012)