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Detroit, Mi, Us

Lansing, Michigan, United States

United States

-Coordinate with agencies, organizations, and the general public in Areas of Concern communities to address Beneficial Use Impairments resulting from legacy contamination

United States

-Support project management and perform assistant project management duties on several projects throughout Michigan, including Kalamazoo, Allegan, Niles, Pontiac, and Port Huron, involving initial budget development, work plan generation, subcontractor procurement, fieldwork execution, invoice review/submittal, agency/client communication, and report writing-Coordinate and perform fish, surface water, sediment, floodplain, and bank sampling events on the Kalamazoo River, including vendor/subcontractor procurement, securing equipment/rentals/supplies, relevant permit acquisition, and field crew/schedule resourcing-Perform soil erosion and sedimentation control and storm water inspections on construction sites and railyards to ensure best management practices were in place to identify/report any potential problems that could lead to erosion or sedimentation from the site moving offsite-Interact with Kalamazoo and Allegan Counties to obtain property deeds and owner details for Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and privately-owned parcels with potential polychlorinated biphenyl contamination on the Kalamazoo River to assist with future contact efforts and aid in discussions for potential remediation, client purchase, or institutional control options for contaminated properties -Perform field lead responsibilities including conducting tailgate safety meetings; corresponding with subcontractors, regulators, and clients; and managing fish, water, soil, and sediment samples-Assist in writing project work plans and summary reports for remedial investigation/action at multiple sites throughout Michigan and Ohio to delineate contamination extent and perform remediation work-Monitor and track sustainability metrics and energy usage at multiple sites for largescale client-Update project health and safety plans to ensure that vital safety information was conveyed to onsite personnel at job sitesWSP USA acquired Wood E&I in September 2022.

Novi, Michigan

-Supported project management and performed assistant project management duties on several projects throughout Michigan, including Kalamazoo, Allegan, Niles, Pontiac, and Port Huron, involving initial budget development, work plan generation, subcontractor procurement, fieldwork execution, invoice review/submittal, agency/client communication, and report writing-Coordinated and performed fish, surface water, sediment, floodplain, and bank sampling events on the Kalamazoo River, including vendor/subcontractor procurement, securing equipment/rentals/supplies, relevant permit acquisition, and field crew/schedule resourcing-Performed soil erosion and sedimentation control and storm water inspections on construction sites and railyards to ensure best management practices were in place to identify/report any potential problems that could lead to erosion or sedimentation from the site moving offsite-Interacted with Kalamazoo and Allegan Counties to obtain property deeds and owner details for Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and privately-owned parcels with potential polychlorinated biphenyl contamination on the Kalamazoo River to assist with future contact efforts and aid in discussions for potential remediation, client purchase, or institutional control options for contaminated properties -Performed field lead responsibilities including conducting tailgate safety meetings; corresponding with subcontractors, regulators, and clients; and managing fish, water, soil, and sediment samples-Assisted in writing project work plans and summary reports for remedial investigation/action at multiple sites throughout Michigan and Ohio to delineate contamination extent and perform remediation work-Monitored and tracked sustainability metrics and energy usage at multiple sites for largescale client-Updated project health and safety plans to ensure that vital safety information was conveyed to onsite personnel at job sites

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

-Became Ophthalmic Scribe Certified (OSC) through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO), noting doctors' dictations, diagnoses, plans of care, and medication schedules-Work up patients, checking visual acuity, obtaining chief complaints, and updating medical information, medications, allergies, and history before the patient sees the doctor-Perform testing and troubleshooting with medical laboratory machines, including Epic, OCT, OCB, HVF, Pachemetry, Phoropter, Autorefractor, BAT, and iCare-Utilize NextGen EHR to update patients' medical records and schedule appointments-Communicate with doctors and patients via phone in triage, conveying medical information/direction, answering questions, authorizing medication refills, and scheduling appointments-Successfully passed the JCAT Independent Study Course for Ophthalmic Assistants exam, sponsored by JCAHPO

Charlevoix, Michigan

-Co-authored MDNR report on purse seining to aid in proper management of Great Lakes commercial fisheries-Processed fish samples in lab including stomach contents, code wire tags, and juvenile samples to gain insight in diet shifts, migratory patterns, and recruitment data of Great Lakes fish species, demonstrating my ability to take animal behavioral knowledge and apply certain management techniques to ensure conservation of the species-Conducted gill, trap, and sein netting surveys, handling fish while interacting with the public to inform them of the significance of environmental research for the conservation of natural resources-Aided in daily maintenance, management, and public interactions in field stations, hatcheries, and sturgeon rearing facilities throughout Michigan

Muskegon, Mi

-Performed literature review of scientific journal articles relating to my fisheries independent research project.-Formulated technical protocols for sampling fish at sites in drowned river mouth lakes via GIS.-Utilized boat electrofishing to sample fish, identified and measured individuals while using safe handling techniques.-Obtained water samples to investigate the relationship between environmental conditions and distance decay with statistical analyses.-Collaborated with others to sample fish populations at drowned river mouth lake sites throughout western Michigan-Analyzed statistical correlations among distance decay and environmental conditions by utilizing YSI sondes and taking water samples to determine nutrient levels -Performed environmental DNA sampling to evaluate fish species present in drowned river mouths-Disseminated my results at academic conferences, including university, regional, and international conferences

Evart, Mi

-Was in charge of groups of 5-20 middle school students grades 6-9, mentoring in spiritual growth and maturity-Monitored youths and settled disputes.-Interacted with kids and parents in an enthusiastic manner-Maintained order and ensured safety while leading students in outdoor activities/sports

Romeo, Mi

-Facilitated event coordination and catered to guests throughout weddings, funerals, banquets, and showers-Interacted closely with upper management and clientele in a professional and accommodating manner -Handled problems and complaints of guests while ensuring orderly facilitation of events-Utilized interpersonal skills to meet customer needs-Worked with others while also taking initiative to ensure high quality service