Augmented Portable X-ray Fluorescence Technology for Application to Soils: Engaged in research and development of sensors, methods and algorithms for use in conjunction with portable X-Ray fluorescence to enhance soil geochemical measurement accuracy and utility.

Flint Water Quality Project: Prepared sampling kits. Sampled water of houses in Flint, Michigan for various harmful elements (lead) and bacteria (Legionella, Shigella). Prepared and dispatched samples to Wayne State University, University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Pathcon laboratories. Educated and informed Flint residents on dangers of human lead exposure.

Graduate Research Assistant Urban Agricultural project: Aided development of sampling methods and SOPs for an interdisciplinary urban agricultural soils investigation funded by the USDA involving analysis of soil samples for trace metals and bacteria. Coordinated work schedules, trained and led undergraduates in large scale soil sampling and analysis efforts for three different urban gardens in the Detroit area. Oversaw QA/QC efforts throughout project. Performed acid digestions adhering to EPA methods. Developed novel calibration method for pXRF soil concentration measurements.

Below you will find a list of job positions I have undertaken with my 8 years as a City of San Diego employee beginning in 2006 as a Recreation Aide and ending in 2014 as a Center Director for Mission Trails Regional Park. Job positions [Chronologically and in order of increasing responsibility]: • Recreation Aide [Allied Gardens Park]• Recreation Leader [Doyle Park]• Center Director II [La Jolla Park] – Managerial position• Center Director II [South Clairemont Park] – Managerial position• Lake Director II [Chollas Lake] – Managerial position• Center Director III [North Clairemont Park] – Managerial position• Recreation Specialist [City of SD] – Administrative position• Mission Trails Regional Park Center Director [Open Space Division - City of SD] – Managerial Position