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Portsmouth, Virginia

Manage hazardous/non-haz/universal waste streams and VA DEQ stormwater and air permitting programs at two of Fairlead's locations in the Hampton Roads area. Ensure Structures Division maintains compliance with DEQ, EPA, USCG, DOT, and OSHA regulations.

Portsmouth, Virginia

-Managed Universal Waste recycling & Hazardous Waste disposal streams for clients per RCRA/DOT regulations-Compiled, updated, and maintained Mobile Facility Spill Response Plans and Operation Manuals for 15 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Sectors and 4 USCG Marine Safety Units and Marine Safety Detachments-Renewed annual Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO) service contracts with maritime companies in the Hampton Roads area-Recorded, verified, and submitted daily resource reports to billing for clients-Assisted VP and Director of Contracts/Production in preparing estimates for maritime industry RFQs-Prepared incident reports for regulatory agencies as needed-Managed spill response activities as needed-Liaised with regulatory agencies such as USCG, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and the Hampton Roads Sanitation DistrictRelevant courses attended:-McCoy and Associates 5-Day RCRA Training Seminar (March 2024; 28.5 hrs)-US DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Course (June 2024; 4 hrs)

New Orleans, Louisiana

Oversaw response operations for 17-person shop and one of the busiest pollution-response departments in the USCG, including a 2.1K-gal oil spill on the Lower Mississippi River. Assistant to the IMD Head (O-4, LCDR).Certified FEMA National Incident Management System Division/Group Supervisor.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Coordinated and directed responses and removal actions for coastal pollution incidents within Sector New Orleans' jurisdiction, as well as:-Reviewed and upheld regulations outlined in contractor site safety plans, ensured the safety of the public and response personnel per 29 CFR 1910-Oversaw Responsible Party/contractor pollution removal and cleanup operations as outlined in the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan, 40 CFR 300-Managed $70K in federal project funds from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund used for response and cleanup operations-Executed consultations per the Endangered Species Act and National Historical Preservation Act-Ensured waste disposal follows all federal/state/local laws-Kept stakeholders and federal/state/local trustees (including the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Environmental Protection Agency) informed of response actions-Completed cost documentation in accordance with USCG policyDirect representative of the Unit Commanding Officer (O-6, CAPT). Certified Federal On-Scene Coordinator Representative (FOSCR) and Pollution Responder.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Responsible for the performance of the Command Center floor comprised of 3-6 watch standers. Ensured proper coordination of operational plans for maritime search-and-rescue missions within Sector New Orleans' jurisdiction, including deploying USCG rescue assets (small boats, helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and cutters) and personnel. Directed risk management and mitigation to ensure safety of on-scene personnel throughout a 12-hr operational period.Oversaw execution of 120+ maritime search-and-rescue cases, resulting in 161 lives saved/assisted and $1.8M in property protected. Served as Catastrophic Incident Search-and-Rescue Operations Unit Controller during Category 4 Hurricane Ida Response (Aug-Sept 2021).Direct representative of the Unit Commanding Officer (O-6, CAPT) for operations of the Sector New Orleans Command Center. Served as the initial Incident Commander for emergent events requiring an Incident Management Team, until relieved.Certified Command Duty Officer (CDO) and Operations Unit (OU) Controller.

New London, Connecticut

Honorably discharged as Lieutenant Junior Grade (O-2, LTJG) in November 2023.

Madison, Wisconsin

Helped scale software startup from a single-state to nationwide client base within 3 years. Trained, managed team of 2 Sales Representatives & 1 marketing intern; conducted all product demos, facilitatedpricing discussions & drafted contracts; oversaw monthly ad spend.Nurtured existing client relationships and conducted product demos.

Madison, Wisconsin

Wrote blog posts & white papers, hosted webinars; oversaw monthly ad spend. Cold called potential clients; conducted product demos.

Madison, Wisconsin

Worked cash register, tended to floor duties (re-stocking, counting inventory, facing items), enhanced customers' experience, organized overstock.

Madison, Wisconsin

Edited articles for online and print publication in accordance with AP style and the Herald style guide. Ensured validity of content and accuracy of sourcing. Pushed articles to copy chiefs and/or managing editors for final review and online publication.

Madison, Wisconsin

Managed team efficiency of five to ten photographers throughout two semesters for the largest fully-independent student newspaper in the country.Collaborated with section editors (news, arts, opinion, sports, features) each week to gather photo needs for their articles, prioritized and notified photographers about assignments, ensured photo coverage for 24/7 news production. Edited photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for print format in TIFF. Placed photos for print using Adobe InDesign. Maintained Herald WordPress media library, labeled and credited likeness in photos for ease of locating in archives.

Madison, Wisconsin

Wrote about work world-class researchers conduct at UW-Madison, a top 10-rated research institution in the country. Created "The Lab Report" series for Life Sciences Communication senior capstone, interviewed undergraduate research assistants and their PIs regarding their daily bench work and advice for younger undergrads seeking research opportunities.

University Of Wisconsin-Madison

Photographed Big Ten Badger sporting events, state and city news events in the Capitol, breaking news across UW-Madison campus, entertainment such as concerts and posed images such as headshots and group images of local bands, clubs.

Madison, Wi

Tended cash register, kept unit tidy, upheld Wisconsin Union standards to ensure customers received the "Wisconsin Experience" during their visit, gave suggestions to customers, made custom ice cream orders.

Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

Photographed, wrote about world-class research conducted at the UW-Madison Center for Limnology's (CFL) Trout Lake Station (TLS) in Boulder Junction, WI. As a Juday-Huffman Fellow in science communication--and to increase general-audience understanding of research at TLS--my independent project focused on visually compelling, narrative-format posts published on CFL WordPress blog through an original series called "Off the Reel." "Off the Reel" featured a different research team of undergraduates, grad students and/or full-time staff researchers in the field every week at TLS.Updated TLS' social media accounts for general-audience understanding, primarily utilizing campaign "#OffTheReel" on Instagram (@wisclimnology). Increased Instagram followership by over 40 percent in 4 months. Upheld position as point-of-contact for local media, organized and managed seventh annual TLS Open House presenting researchers findings to surrounding community members. Event drew 174 visitors from across Northwoods Wisconsin.

University Of Wisconsin-Madison

Photographed UW-Madison Office of Undergraduate Advising (OUA) department meetings and advising appointments. Replenished OUA photo library for future use in marketing and general stock.

Appleton, Wi

Worked the cash register and drive-thru, bussed tables, set and run orders and made custard orders.

University Of Wisconsin-Madison

In charge of MGS's Etsy account, managed listings and sales. Photographed MGS products and events for marketing purposes.

University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Collaborated with section editors weekly to gather photo assignments, ensured coverage of all photo assignments in timely manner by photographers and myself. Uploaded photos to university server for placement by section editors and/or editor-in-chief.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Photographed sporting events, campus life and breaking news across UW-Oshkosh campus. In collaboration with two A-T photographers, spearheaded and documented UW-Oshkosh men's soccer team's last season due to budget cuts to the UW System. Created photo essay at end of season, revealing personal moments of the team from half-time locker room talks by the head coach to off-the-field volunteering at a local elementary school.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Life Sciences Communication

Certificate, Environmental Studies