• Manage habitat restoration projects from conception through implementationo Conduct site assessments and develop project designo Develop permit applications and coordinate with regulatory agencies to secure necessary state and federal permits/leaseso Secure and manage subcontractors for surveying, engineering, and other contractual services necessary to complete projectso Monitor and assess restoration efforts to maintain permit compliance and identify potential need for adaptive management

Manage Habitat Assessments and Monitoring Projects at Renewable Energy Projects.- Coordinate pre-construction monitoring studies at wind and solar energy projects and provide endangered species support to clients with wind- and solar-wildlife issues in the US. - Manage multiple projects concurrently, building relationships with clients and subcontractors, and vetting and assessing new clients.- Experience includes initial project setup, managing staff, and communication with clients, agency interaction support, and reporting.Provided Environmental Planning under various Environmental Acts.- Help clients navigate the National Environmental Policy Act compliance, US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 and Clean Water Act permitting, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act compliance.

Navigate the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process:- Serve as a liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. - Coordinate with agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Texas Commission of Environmental Quality.- Finalize Nationwide Permits and Individual Permits with USACE. - Prepare documentation for Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements.Coordinate public involvement:- Assist with the scheduling, logistics, and execution of public meetings, public hearings, stakeholder meetings, and virtual meetings and hearings.- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to allow for public involvement and community engagement in government projects.Perform field work and documentation:- Perform wetland delineations, wetland and stream functional assessments, and threatened and endangered species habitat assessment.- Complete annual monitoring for stream and wetland restoration projects and mitigation projects.

- Coordinated and facilitated technical training in operation and maintenance of gravity fed water systems with eight community led water committees in the district.- Responsible for developing and executing community-based sanitation and hygiene initiatives and programs that are measurable, deliver value to the city, and align to Peace Corps priorities.- Promoted women’s empowerment and healthy lifestyles by implementing two middle school girls soccer teams, a high school girl’s club, and a women’s yoga class.- Facilitated programs in English as a Second Language and Computer Literacy for students grades 2-12.

- Assisted with and prepared SWPPPs, Phase I ESAs, NPDES/TPDES, and other environmental plans and documents involving air quality, water management, and waste management.- Analyzed data and synthesized recommendations for clients in the transportation, utilities, and energy sectors.- Performed wetland delineations, wetland and stream functional assessments, threatened and endangered species habitat assessment, soil sampling, and hazardous material site assessments.

- Transitioned from intern to operations manager within the Education Department- Facilitated field trips and summer camp classes promoting the conservation of native prairies for students K-12- Collaborated with education specialists to develop and establish educational science programs- Supervised 5 interns and rotating cast of volunteers

- Guided tours discussing the natural history of the area and cultivated a positive park atmosphere - Managed trails with use of power tools and maintained clean facilities for visitors - Assisted the Monitoring Avian Productivity mist netting program