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Compile and edit the biennial Oregon State Senate journal for historical record.Record and annotate Senate floor sessions in order to provide public access and transparency.Assign numbers to measures introduced by Senators.Enroll and collect signatures for measures passed by the Oregon Legislature.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Assist graduate students with field work along the WA and OR coast, consisting of dune grass sampling and density measurements using quadrats at different dune profilesOrganize tools needed for field work prior to departure by anticipating needs related to the appropriate field conditionsAccurately measure morphological characteristics of grass samples by using tape measures and scales, and input data into data sheetsPerform statistical analysis and create visualizations in R Studio to analyze grass samples treated with different amounts of fertilizer in order to determine if the grass species is nutrient limited, and if so, to what extentCreate and run lab protocol for Tetrazolium Chloride test to determine if dune grass seeds are viableAssist graduate students in setting up a dune grass competition experiment at Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport OR

Newport, Oregon, United States

Perform statistical analysis and create time series visualizations in R Studio using data collected over three years from 4 types of water quality sensors (SAMI, SeaFET, SeapHOX, YSI) placed in Tillamook Bay to assess the effect of ocean acidification on the Aragonite Saturation State (ΩArag)Create a multiple linear regression to predict ΩArag with YSI data by analyzing the significance of variables and performing step-wise regression analysis in R StudioAssess the current knowledge of ocean acidification and ΩArag in estuaries by performing a literature reviewPresent research findings to the public in order to spread awareness about how water quality monitoring can help improve local and global management strategies

Corvallis, Or

Effectively communicated customer needs and requests to 10 other employees in order to improve the customer experience.Accurately completed $300 worth of transactions daily while maintaining a positive customer service experience.Ensured customers found a book that interested them by providing recommendations and researching other books.Maintained store cleanliness by routinely sweeping and tidying books.

Keizer, Or

Maintained a positive customer service experience and ensured each drink was satisfactory for 30 customers every hour.Ensured all utensils and surfaces were clean and up to standard hourly, as well as ensured that all protocols were met when handling customer's drinks and food items.Collaborated with a team of 6 to accomplish all tasks.Completed $300 of sales daily, accurately counting back change and making certain that the till was balanced.

Salem, Or

Looked after 60 children with 4 other employees for 4 hours Monday through Friday.Initiated and encouraged children in their involvement in daily activities.Reduced conflict by providing positive redirection and positive reinforcement in order to maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment.Voluntarily took over other's shifts or went to a different work site when short-staffed.

Salem, Or

Consistently met for 3 hours 2 times a week with 1 student.Evaluated what the student was having trouble with in trigonometry and adapted to the student's learning style, resulting in the student receiving 1 letter grade higher on the following exam.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, Option In Ecology, Minor In Chemistry

Activities and Societies: President of the Integrative Biology club, Science Policy Club member, active on the Student Board of Advisors.

Education record

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Key Club, Rotary ClubValedictorian and International Baccalaureate Diploma recipient