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Sheridan, Wyoming, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Laramie, Wyoming, United States

Work internally and externally with researchers at Colorado State University to refine Post-Mullen Fire Cheatgrass Monitoring protocol and create digital survey using Survey123Key participant in the completion of 89 cheatgrass monitoring plots, which were installed prior to treatment initiation: collected field data, assisted with database management, and made periodic modifications to digital surveyAdapt Level 1 Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystem Inventory (GDE) to project-specific long and short form digital surveys using Survey123 for use by partnering organization, Wyoming Natural Diversity Database (WYNDD)Train WYNDD team on use of digital survey forms over the course of several field days Assist fisheries biologist with geospatial analysis, data collection and management for project studying effect of wildfire on Wood Frog populations

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Provide assistance and instructional support to faculty for online and face-to-face classes, Oceanography and Global Environmental ConceptsSchedule and maintain office hours available to 300 students, engaging with a diverse student body and adapting to varied communication styles

Denver

Worked individually and as a team to complete farm work including harvesting, irrigation, planting, seeding, cultivation, and pest management with attentiveness to biodiversity and ecosystem functionDistributed produce through 310-member community supported agriculture programTrained 20 volunteers on harvest and food distribution protocol

Memphis, Tn

Managed all aspects of 130+ member produce subscription program including procurement, accounting, marketing, logistics, and customer serviceWrote weekly newsletter, including “Meet Your Farmer” section to connect customers to producers Managed facilities in accordance with USDA's Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). Developed and maintained documentation for biannual audits

Cumberland Island, Ga

Established and managed 2-acre vegetable, herb, and flower garden for the historic Greyfield Inn Identified, planned, and executed key landscape improvements on the 200-acre estate.Hired and managed contracted landscaping company

Cartersville, Ga

Established 2-acre vegetable farm specifically for a restaurant group in Atlanta, GA

Assisted with production on 8-acre USDA-certified organic diversified vegetable farm Conducted educational outreach through tours and workshops to corporate and school groups

Masters Of Natural Resource Stewardship, Ecological Restoration

Activities and Societies: Society for Ecological Restoration, Volunteers for Outdoor ColoradoRelevant Coursework: Concepts in GIS.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science