• Assists with paleoenvironmental research of southern Peru and the arid Peruvian Andes• Uses loss on ignition to analyze sediment samples for water, organic, carbon, and silicate content• Operates a SALD-2300 Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzer to measure sediment diameter• Certified Operator of Olympus Vanta C Series XRF scanner used in high-resolution geochemical analysis

• Guided multi-day hikes on North Manitou Island, South Manitou Island, and the North Country Trail• Prepared bible studies and discipleship content for group and one-on-one conversations• Provided water filtration, prepared meals, and directed strict adherence to leave-no-trace guidelines

• Assisted a graduate teaching assistant with instructing experiments and administering assignments • Gathered specimens, cleaned laboratory tools, and coached students through various procedures

• Collaborated with a team of builders to install Trex composite decking, and construct homerenovations and additions• Operated heavy equipment, Sky Trak Telehandlers, saws, hand tools, and other implements