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·Used ArcGIS software to identify regions of greatest cumulative threat to an endangered sea turtle species·Generated and used basic mathematical formulas when weighting and adding individual threats·Communicated about findings and methodology in a final report for professional partners

·Successfully wrote, edited, and defended an 86-page thesis on gender, narrative structure, and authorship within two Victorian novels ·Surveyed a wide range of databases to gather relevant scholarship on gender, frame studies, Victorian publishing practices, and my selected novels·Incorporated information from over 50 pieces of scholarship into an original analysis and argument·Verbally communicated about and explained findings during successful, multi-hour thesis defense

·Investigated the developmental role of the tweety gene family through performing CRISPR-Cas9 mediated knockouts in X. laevis embryos within Dr. Margaret Saha's lab·Executed a wide range of laboratory techniques and procedures, including gRNA design, DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, in situ hybridization, nano injections, histology, microscopy imaging, and gel electrophoresis·Co-authored and published a 22-page, analytical literature review on the tweety gene family within Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience·Frequently collaborated with peers in the lab and discussed results within regular research meetings·Regularly gathered and surveyed current literature and discussed findings within meetings, formal reports, and literature reviews

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

·Managed event planning and brand communications for an award-winning magazine·Drafted and/or edited approximately 6 pieces of external communication per week·Planned 100+ person events on tight deadlines and budgets·Fostered relationships with a wide range of brands, creatives, and community members·Supported the creation and implementation of both print and digital publishing procedures

Williamsburg, Va

·Conducted research into best practices for reducing human wildlife conflict on behalf of partners at the US embassy in Botswana·Surveyed a wide range of interdisciplinary literature and generated informed recommendations for reducing human wildlife conflict on the basis of findings·Summarized findings within a science-based, 23-page report and professional presentation