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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Created a strategic plan for science team members by analyzing national strategic planning documents, walking through the process with the team, facilitating meetings, and creating a strategic planning document and progress tool.• Developed strong written and verbal communication skills by leading weekly meetings and drafting the management plan.

Massachusetts, United States

• Provided observing, reporting, and permitting services in the energy sector on offshore drilling and seismic operation projects in compliance with the Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, and BOEM/NMFS mitigation protocols for HRG Geophysical surveys.• Applied regulatory requirements with an emphasis on protected marine species/endangered species. • Conducted installation, deployment, and operation of various hydrophone systems using PAMGuard software.• Collected and reported environmental and compliance data for daily, weekly, and bi-monthly reports.

• Led Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) program focused on civic engagement and guided project management among 50 Fulbright student leaders sponsored by the Department of State representing 20+ European countries.• Demonstrated US cultures and practices for developing cross-cultural competency between participants' home countries and the US

• Led promotion of sustainability on-campus living through planning and executing sustainability education-oriented activities, working with the residence hall government, and engaging with on-campus sustainability initiatives. • Planned and implemented our annual Give it up for Good campaign resulting in 38,560 pounds of donated items, $11,758 for Habitat for Humanity, and over 2,240 pounds of food donations for Harvest Hope food bank.

University Of South Carolina

Section 7 Intern for the Greater Atlantic Region Fisheries at NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. Working with vessel traffic and sturgeon strikes.• Creation of port and terminal geodatabases and GIS map layers using AIS vessel traffic data for statistical analysis of vessel traffic and sturgeon protection.• Aided in coordinating and leading early life stages research group and drafted scientific reports analyzing and compiling existing environmental data on sturgeon early life stages.• Conducted research, analysis, and writing on marine and fisheries issues challenging sturgeon biological resilience

University Of South Carolina

• Guided 60 on-campus international, upper-class honors, and first-year residents through the transition to the University of South Carolina. Implement crisis management procedures for mental health and medical emergencies. Develop a positive living and learning community for all students. Plan and execute hall and building-wide events to build community in the residence hall.

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

• Drafted and edited submissions for publication, and policy memos, prepared brief materials and presentations on oyster bed restoration, biodiversity conservation, and natural resource management in coastal SC.• Assisted in literature compilation for beachfront property law focusing on erosion and deposition from major events for natural resource management.

Boggs Lab

• Research assistant for NSF-funded project on climate variations and butterfly ecology. • Primary duties focused on analyzing the glycogen and triglyceride composition of Speyeria butterfly eggs in relation to the temperature window in which they were laid.• Additional duties include maintaining chemical stock solutions, microscopy, and mass spectrometry.

Beaufort, North Carolina

Responsible for helping develop and lead residential curriculum and activities for 70 gifted Duke TIP students. Facilitate active community building and improve communication skills within the residence.

R.V. Savannah

Assisted on hydrographic survey cruise on the RV Savannah. Deployed hand-held net tows and managed CTD deployment and operation through SeaSave

Awendaw, South Carolina

Teach marine science concepts to ages 8-18 through week long science immersion camps focusing on intracoastal ecology and geology.

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Relations And Affairs

Capstone: Agroecology and Politics of Water in Agro-Industrial Landscapes in Costa Rica

Master Of Arts - Ma, Natural Resources & Sustainable Development

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marine Sciences

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Research, RM council, Honors College Dean's Advisory Council, Timmy Global Health, Omega Phi.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, International/Global Studies

Marine Sciences

Intensive Marine Science study abroad experience that included 2 months at the Cumbaya campus and 2 months at the San Cristobal campus.

Ged

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Honors Chorale, Madrigals, Volleyball, National Honors Society, Interact Rotary Club, Beta Club.