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Islip, Ny, Us

East Meadow, New York, United States

Riverhead, New York, United States

• Hired as Environmental Analyst (EA) I in 2015, promoted to EA II in 2017, and EA III in 2019.• Facilitate ecosystem-based management of the Peconic Estuary watershed and support federal, regional and local initiatives to protect and restore the land and water within the Peconic Estuary Study Area. • Build partnerships with communities, various stakeholder groups, federal, state, county and local municipalities, and not-for-profits to plan and implement research, monitoring and… Show more • Hired as Environmental Analyst (EA) I in 2015, promoted to EA II in 2017, and EA III in 2019.• Facilitate ecosystem-based management of the Peconic Estuary watershed and support federal, regional and local initiatives to protect and restore the land and water within the Peconic Estuary Study Area. • Build partnerships with communities, various stakeholder groups, federal, state, county and local municipalities, and not-for-profits to plan and implement research, monitoring and construction projects related to water quality improvement and habitat restoration. • Manage the annual National Estuary Program USEPA workplan and budget and grant to achieve Clean Water Act goals. • Lead projects such as the Peconic Estuary Solute Transport Model, Critical Lands Protection Strategy, and Widows Hole Living Shoreline project.• Acquire diverse grant funding and manage PEP and program partner projects to support the implementation of the PEP Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). Secured grant funding for the Woodhull Dam fish passage construction project and Village of Greenport Sewer Extension Engineering Design.• Disseminate data to support informed, science-based decision-making. Provide technical and administrative support to PEP’s various policy, technical and community workgroups and committees. • Manage PEP website and content, project databases, and development of GIS maps. Show less

Yaphank, Ny

• Supervised and managed day-to-day operations at the PEP program office, including short and long-term planning. • Led development of initiatives and partnerships with stakeholders, federal, state and local municipalities, not-for-profits and the public sector that support the implementation of the CCMP and align with regional objectives.• Executed PEP contracts and worked directly with County, EPA, and NEIWPCC grants managers, contracts and finance staff for efficient implementation… Show more • Supervised and managed day-to-day operations at the PEP program office, including short and long-term planning. • Led development of initiatives and partnerships with stakeholders, federal, state and local municipalities, not-for-profits and the public sector that support the implementation of the CCMP and align with regional objectives.• Executed PEP contracts and worked directly with County, EPA, and NEIWPCC grants managers, contracts and finance staff for efficient implementation of PEP workplans, projects, and initiatives.• Communicated with a variety of stakeholders, public and policymakers to keep them informed about bay and watershed conditions and issues at regional and local meetings, conferences, and outreach events. • Managed the preparation of all PEP work products, including data summaries, annual reports, technical reports, modeling activities, and outreach material for content and accuracy before publication. Show less

Hauppauge, Ny

• Hired as a Laboratory Technician I 10/2012, promoted to Laboratory Technician II 08/2014.• Analyzed water samples from the SCWA distribution system, operational wells, test wells, customer residences, and private wells using the total coliform membrane filtration procedure with E. coli confirmation. Identified bacteria using BBL Crystal Identification System. • Generated reports of bacteriological results. Ensured validity of analytical data; adhered to quality assurance procedures… Show more • Hired as a Laboratory Technician I 10/2012, promoted to Laboratory Technician II 08/2014.• Analyzed water samples from the SCWA distribution system, operational wells, test wells, customer residences, and private wells using the total coliform membrane filtration procedure with E. coli confirmation. Identified bacteria using BBL Crystal Identification System. • Generated reports of bacteriological results. Ensured validity of analytical data; adhered to quality assurance procedures and regulatory quality control requirements. Provided maintenance and quality control of laboratory methods and laboratory equipment.• Collected water samples from SCWA drinking water distribution network in compliance with the Total Coliform Rule and Ground Water Rule. Monitored and recorded temperature, pH and residual chlorine levels of water samples to ensure compliance with USEPA drinking water standards. Show less

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Marine Conservation And Policy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

Cum Laude 2011 Deans’ List Spring 2011 Major Field Award in Environmental Studies 2011 Presidents’ List Spring 2010, Fall 2010 & Spring.