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• Developed comprehensive construction documentation of detailed plans and specifications.• Created visually compelling illustrative graphics, enhancing project presentations and client proposals. • Conducted field work and site visits, gaining hands-on experience and insights into practical landscape design and implementation.• Conducted a research project to investigate the use of recycled tires as construction materials to prevent 6-PPDQ and other pollutants from harming environmental and human health.

• Enhanced the Shoreline Street Ends Program’s community stewardship capacity through event planning, outreach, volunteer management, and educational initiatives. • Organized, planned, and led 7 volunteer events throughout the internship. Connected with community members, who maintain, care, and cherish the street end sites. • Designed 3 restoration planting plans and improvements for small-scale projects aimed at improving public access, protecting unique views, and enhancing habitat along shoreline areas.• Received comprehensive training from a Licensed Landscape Architect to understand public space management and permitting process, and the development and implementation of capital projects.

• Developed landscape designs for residential projects using SketchUp, hand drawing, and Adobe Creative Suite.• Conducted site analysis, including surveying, site inventory, and grading to inform design decisions.• Selected and purchased plant materials, and hardscape elements, ensuring alignment with client preferences.• Participated in the construction process for retention walls, fences, plantings, and path installation.

Managed and processed vascular plant specimens as a part of the Burke Museum Herbarium’s collection of 40,000 specimens. Conducted data entry, imaging, and mounting of specimens.

Caretaker and salesperson of the deciduous shrubs section. Created plant displays, watered, and maintained over 100 plants of various species and varieties. Excelled in customer service and providing insight and advice for landscape design and plant care.

Preschool teacher at a nature-based, Waldorf-inspired, hands-on experiential learning school. Facilitated and prepared daily classroom activities to inspire social, emotional, cognitive, and physical self-development of each child, while bolstering their confidence and connection to the natural world.

Designed, developed and presented programs for preschool and early elementary children using hands-on science in the outdoor classroom. Created engaging interpretive programs for people of all ages to inspire environmental stewardship and awaken curiosity of the natural world. Collaborated with a team of Naturalists and to create original, high-level educational content.

Level One Certified Ski Instructor through Professional Ski Instructors of America. Improved skills of beginner to advanced skiers ages 7 to 14. Maintained informative and safe environment while creating a positive experience for guests.

Sailing and watersports instructor at Camp Michigania, the University of Michigan Alumni Association family camp. Taught sailing and windsurfing, lead excursions, skippered boats and maintained fleet of 50+ boats. Created a fun camp experience for all ages with a high focus on customer service

Led guided tours and science demonstrations, hosted school groups, birthday parties, and private events. Bolstered enthusiasm about science to kids and the greater public. Gained knowledge of dinosaurs, ecology, and anthropology while maintaining a high focus on guest experience.