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San Diego, California, United States

As a Biological Science Technician at the United States Geological Survey I have assisted in monitoring of federally endangered small mammals and amphibians including the Pacific Pocket mouse (PPM) and Arroyo toad as well as other native/non-native aquatic species including fish, turtles, snakes, and invertebrates in rivers, streams, and creek systems across San Diego County including Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (MCBCP) to determine occupancy, population density, and spatial distribution. In addition, I have worked on the removal of invasive species including Bullfrogs, African clawed-frogs, Crayfish, Carp, Sunfish, and other non-native aquatic species across San Diego County in cooperation with private landowners and other federal agencies. Finally, I participated in the deployment, maintenance, and image analysis of 50+ remote trail cameras along Highway CA-91, CA-71, and Prado Dam in cooperation with state and park agencies to determine the status of wildlife movement and utilization of wildlife corridors.

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Assisted in research monitoring Dall sheep populations within Brooks Range, Alaska as a Wildlife Ecology Technician at the Bureau of Land Management. Remote monitoring of visitation to mineral lick deposits by deploying remote sensor cameras to obtain photographs, which we then analyzed to examine seasonal patterns, behavior, frequency, and other associated variables. In addition, I helped to deploy wildlife acoustic sound meters and analyze the data using Acoustic Monitoring Toolbox (AMT) to identify air-traffic and human-related noise events in an effort to correlate events to the presence or absence of Dall's sheep among mineral lick deposits. Assisted with project management to ensure success and safety of crew members during fieldwork and project development with regards to image analysis. Mentored new technicians on data analysis and management.

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

• Remote aerial and ground survey observer and data recorder for Arctic Inventory and Monitoring Network’s “Vital Signs'' projects, using a tandem fixed-wing aircraft to observe large mammals (Brown bears, Moose, Wolf) in remote alpine and mountainous areas, across multiple national parks• Anadromous Freshwater Fish Inventory crew member; working in cooperation with Alaska Department of Fish and Game to access rivers and headwaters via helicopter in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve collecting freshwater fish to document species assemblages• Radio telemetry assisted searches for collared wolves using aircraft mounted antenna and radio receiver to observe pack size and individual health• Usage of various communication devices including satellite phones, air to ground radios, Garmin InReach devices, and two-way radio to effectively communicate with team members• Geospatial data processing, organization, and quality assurance for seasonal movement of wolves in relation to den attendance, location, and breeding individuals using GIS tools and R-Studio• Inventory, organization, long-term storage, and shipping of assorted genetic samples collected from brown bears and wolves within Denali and Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve• Songbird monitoring in Denali National Park using point transect sampling methods

Master Of Science - Ms, Integrative Biology

Conducting Lyme disease research within the Swei lab. I am testing novel experimental treatment methods to examine their efficacy.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society- Completed my B.S - Actively involved with the university student.

Biology, General