I provide technical assistance to Minnesota businesses and organizations in the areas of product loss minimization, solid waste prevention, water conservation,and energy efficiency.I work to better understand processes that deal with the flow and management of materials, with the intent of discovering solutions that will increase efficiency, cut costs and prevent waste and pollution. Solutions result from site assessments, phone conversations and the guidance of on-site intern consultants at client facilities.MnTAP Mission:Helping Minnesota businesses maximize resource efficiency, increase energy efficiency, reduce costs, and prevent pollution.

Carried out a project developed by the Ramsey/Washington County Resource Recovery Board and the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program.Positioned at Land O'Lakes, Dairy Foods R&D in Arden Hills, MN to assess organic waste streams and potential for improvements. Gathered data to develop a model for replicating organic waste management programs within other food processing and food R&D facilities.

Collaborated with research teams to keep pace with essential laboratory, greenhouse and field projects for the St. Paul Campus Cereal Disease Laboratory. Developed a comprehensive knowledge and practice for the life cycle of cereal crops involved in research, especially wheat varieties. Conducted planting, maintaining, transplanting and harvesting of multiple wheat strains for plant disease research.