Cultivation encompasses oversight of germination, monitoring microgreen tray growth, setting nutrient schedules and adjusting microenvironments in our vertical farm. I also supervise customization of crops, variety testing and troubleshooting our growing systems.

I helped to maintain a vertical hydroponic test farm and tended 20' vertical crops for agricultural robotics, including root zone management and data collection, environmental and automation parameters, nutrient dosing, reservoir and drip irrigation troubleshooting, hand pollination, mechanical and plumbing work, and industry standard Grodan and Agrowtek products.

Petrographic and forensic examinations on concrete and mortar according to ASTM C856 using transmitted light petrographic microscopes. Preparation of analytical samples for microscopic and compressive testing including use of molds and epoxies, industrial saws and polishers, sieve analysis, grain mounts and thin sectioning systems. Report generation and photography work. Evaluation of mix design conformance, failure and distress mechanisms. Knowledge of concrete fieldwork and finishing practices, applicable ASTM standards in concrete evaluation, field testing practices and delivery.

Course offerings 3.984 and 3.989, Materials in Ancient Societies, responsibility for teaching laboratory protocols for the making of petrographic thin-sections and analytical techniques. Maintaining tools, equipment and supplies, hands-on demonstration and student guidance. DSLR photograph documentation and copystand work, Adobe CS processing, photomicrography. Lecturing on architectural ceramics and mortars and guiding student seminars.

On reserve orders in Boston as a third class petty officer I focused on pollution investigations and facility inspections around the navigable waterways of greater Boston. Used CFR and USC regulations, gained technical knowledge of urban and marine infrastructure, trained in incident site investigations and emergency response. Handled information from various federal and state agencies to train colleagues in response operations and environmental emergencies.

Tannic acid iron treatments, artifact stabilization, desalination, resin procedures, electrolytic and electro-galvanic treatments, thin-section manufacture, optical petrography, vector and layer illustration

Seasonal contract archaeological fieldwork in the New England area comprising all phases of investigation through data recovery. Compliance with state and federal guidelines as to environmental sensitivity, usually working with state utilities and other energy contractors. Experience with archaeological field recovery and preservation methods, sketching, mapping, profiling, surveying and exposure to environmental laws, regulations and agency relations. Challenging field conditions and terrain; STP, unit & trench excavations, lithic recovery, fine sieving, feature assessments; profile drawings, tool maintenance, environmental assessments.

mapped roadside disturbances and conducted intensive phase I field survey on Sunrise Hgwy 27 for NY DOT/State Museum

Various projects within and outwith the University, GUARD field school at Tombreck, Loch Tay. Focus on archaeomalacology, historical structures, crannogs and field illustrations in pen. Basic lab techniques and scientific hygiene. National Trust for Scotland internship in UNESCO World Heritage nomination of St. Kilda.

Underwater excavation of 13th c. AD Italian vessel, training in subaqueous survey, artifact mapping and handling, field drawing and photography, skin diving, gear maintenance. Associated lab research into pottery slips, glazes; Syrian and Venetian glassware, Italian and Byzantine medieval maritime ventures.

Graded FhrFk Pi, assigned to UemKII/61, field placement FAK 4. Supervised logistics, execution, set-up, break-down, efficiency, radio networking, camoflauge, antennae and gear maintenance, frequency monitoring and establishing HQ with 5-6 man tactical radio teams including drivers and medics in various field conditions. Tactical, survival, first-aid, morale, electronic expertise acquired.