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•Focus on revenue generation by organizing observatory division to efficiently design, build, and maintain private, public, and institutional observatories•Generate proposals and job cost analyses for observatory design-build projects. •Setup vendor agreements, negotiate contracts, and initiate new partnerships within the observatory market.•Lead Sea West Observatories marketing efforts by attending conferences and developing materials including flyers, company brochures, and social media content. •Develop and launch a website for Sea West Enterprises new division, Sea West Observatories. •Perform system integrations of observatory equipment including cameras, spectrographs, telescopes, and direct drive gimbals and software systems. •Train clients on how to properly and safely operate autonomous observatories for education, research, and public outreach.•Film videos for YouTube and social media for improving Sea West’s brand awareness

•Provide systems integration for observatories and ground stations.•Serve as a consultant to help clients determine proper equipment for their project including telescope optics, gimbals, and observatory automation software integration.•Deploy marketing techniques to increase brand awareness and sales for the astronomy industry•Teach professional photo workshops for landscape and astrophotography •Create fine-art night sky and landscape photography and timelapse videos to bring awareness for preserving our natural world for clients such as NatGeo, PBS, CBS, and NASA. •2020 National Park Service Artist in Residence to document the night skies at Craters of the Moon National Monument.

I oversaw PlaneWave's global observatory installation and service program by working closely with astronomers, defense agencies, and universities. Result of these efforts were highly-functional and reliable observatories with minimal downtime for the client. The onsite user training program I developed ensures end-users are confident in their ability to operate the observatory equipment.I provided technical sales discussions with clients that offer a solution to their specific imaging goals. Whether that be for astronomical research, astrophotography, or satellite tracking applications I helped provide observatory systems for clients. My understanding of the industry and field experience allowed me to assist in business development. I also directed PlaneWave's marketing efforts including website development, social media presence, multimedia content and technical document creation that increased our brand awareness. Writing user manuals and filming installation videos for sharing with clients across the world has been a highlight of this effort. Overall, working with advanced optical equipment on installations around the world has prepared me well for helping clients maximize their experience with our PlaneWave equipment.

Houston, Texas

• Determined methods for treatment of produced waters from oilfield, mining, and waste treatment operations in order to meet EPA and client requirements • Collaborated with engineers, directors, and sales to scale lab water treatment for field application • Advised and oversee field operations personnel on proper chemistry treatment methods • Coordinated and communicate field chemistry activities with operators, clients, and management• Communicated with field, sales, and engineering teams during technical meetings and conference calls • Developed and implement laboratory equipment, safety, and organization procedures for field and lab use• Interpreted lab and field data to provide recommendations for chemistry treatment to senior management• Maintained accountability for staff health and safety, field records, sample custody forms, data quality, and safety observations• Generated reports using laboratory and field data in order to improve field chemistry • Obtained vendor quotes to create purchase orders for lab equipment • Prepared field and in-house samples for analytical testing and compile regulatory information for lab waste disposal• Operated laboratory electrochemistry unit to generate proper field-based water treatment method• Troubleshooted mechanical and electrical problems of equipment in the field and lab• Operated heavy machinery in the field to assist mobile water treatment unit • Performed water quality measurements in the field to maximize treatment efficiency

Morgantown, Wv

• Determined rare earth elements present in coal sequences via scanning electron microscopy and cathodoluminescence as to reduce US dependence on foreign supplies of rare earths and to add value to US coal mining regions• Conducted XRD and SEM analyses of sedimentary rock samples to identify rare earth element bearing mineral phases to provide recommendations for geochemical extraction• Investigated thermophysical properties of sedimentary mineral deposits to study decomposition phases via TGA• Analyzed geologic standard reference materials for laboratory instrumentation calibration• Utilized sample preparation equipment for electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction analyses• Operated and maintained sample preparation equipment

Mount Rainier National Park

• Prepared and presented interpretative programs about night skies and astronomy to visitors 5 days a week outside the Paradise Visitor’s Center. • Educated and informed park visitors about park resources, dark skies, and conservation via NPS interpretive techniques as well as delivered formal educational programs covering Mount Rainier interpretive themes• Developed educational plans and prepared educational materials for astronomy outreach programs that increased visitor understanding of night skies and park resources• Participated and planned two astronomy star parties with an attendance of over 500 visitors

Pittsburgh, Pa

• Completed basin wide evaluation of Marcellus and Burket Shale utilizing over 3,000 gamma ray logs as a proxy for total organic carbon• Generated geologic maps of the Appalachian Basin using GeoGraphix (Prizm) and GIS software

Pittsburgh, Pa

• Identified chemical species leached from Marcellus Shale and Huntersville Chert core by hydraulic fracturing fluid and ultrapure water at borehole temperature for flowback fluid impacts• Determined petrophysical effect of hydraulic fracturing fluid on Marcellus Shale and Huntersville Chert core samples under in situ conditions via scanning electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction• Performed image processing and analysis research of wellbore foamed-cement cores to understand pore space characteristics using computerized tomography data via ImageJ and Avizo software• Operated scanning electron microscope to determine chemical and textural properties of sedimentary rocks• Conducted infrared spectroscopic analyses of Marcellus Shale samples using Thermo IR to study fluid-rock imbibition interactions between CO2, CH4, and H2O• Calculated cement pore space volume and distribution using statistical methods for high temperature and high pressure oil/gas industry applications• Performed wetland field research to generate hydrological budget of Marcellus Shale gas exploration site using environmental data and hydrologic stream monitoring techniques• Collaborated with researchers on the archival of data relevant to fossil and renewable energy sources using an online system for research and public sectors

• Prepared wastewater analytical data on current customers• Marketed wastewater treatment chemicals to manufacturers and municipalities• Conducted lab testing of wastewater samples• Collaborated with environmental and wastewater management personnel

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Completed departmental TSCA Compliance Audit for EPA reporting with Access and Excel• Performed product safety and TSCA compliance certifications for raw materials using Chemical Material Safety Data Sheets • Resolved technical and product issues in consultation with staff • Developed search protocol to efficiently gather data on over 3,000 Internal Chemical Compounds

Master Of Science (Ms), Geology And Planetary Science

Master's Thesis:"Physiochemical Effects of Recycled Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid and Ultrapure Water on Marcellus Shale and Huntersville.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science, 3.7

Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Students for Environmental Awareness Club, Alpha Chi National College.