• Provided specialist knowledge and support for invertebrate exhibit with over 95 native and nonnative butterfly species in a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulated facility, led communication efforts with USDA, and actively participated in regulatory inspections resulting in 100% compliance rate• Completed and submitted federal (PPQ; 7 CFR 330) permit applications, maintained interstate and importation permits, and compiled data for yearly inventory reports• Wrote technical documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training documents, regulatory signage, and scientifically accurate educational materials• Proactively engaged in identifying process needs and improvement opportunities while systematically problem solving to ensure compliance among people and for physical containment structures, following up with process confirmations• Developed and maintained internal and external stakeholder relationships• Managed butterfly acquisitions and oversaw budget, successfully reduced spending by 25% by implementing cost-effective measures and purchasing direct• Set up and maintained 5S standards in lab and storage areas, improving the organization of the work environment and increasing the efficiency for inventorying supplies and data collection• Utilized proficient coaching skills and the EDGE method to train personnel while mentoring and fostering their professional development• Applied strong leadership and organizational skills to prioritize and delegate tasks while exhibiting adaptability and flexibility in overcoming daily challenges

• Provided a classical education with an integrated curriculum to build analytical skills and critical thinking, while emphasizing mindfulness, creativity, and the importance of becoming a lifelong learner• Planned lessons while assessing and evaluating educational growth• Demonstrated importance of time management and prioritizing

• Developed a business plan and bylaws, established a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to insect education while collaborating with an active Board of Directors• Performed administrative tasks, scheduled programs and events, managed document processing, financial accounting, invoices, donations, and accounts payable• Planned fundraising events, secured grants, and promoted programs increasing revenue from $1,367 the first year to over $5,800 the second year• Designed and delivered educational programs to 1,885 children and adults the first year with a 61% increase the following year to 3043• Spearheaded a project with a secured $1000 grant to build an educational garden for a local preschool• Managed the acquisition, husbandry, and maintenance of over 20 different arthropods showcased in educational presentations

• Wrote copy for 12 life science articles and created 41 butterfly and plant descriptions• Advised on science content consistency and relevancy boosting the credibility of GardensWithWings.com, resulting in an increase of online traffic

• Identified improvement opportunities and implemented process improvement updates, leading to increased lab efficiency and standardization of data analysis and lab procedures• Provided improved care for caterpillars and butterflies by offering more diverse food options, standardizing enclosure cleanliness, and facilitating butterfly releases, resulting in healthier butterflies and eliminating onsite odors• Collaborated on committees to assist with writing and reviewing butterfly marketing material, educational booklets, and teacher education packets