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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Field operations: conducts shoreline data collection using Trimble GNSS devices; assists with Surface Elevation Table (SET) data collection; coordinates multi-day trips for shoreline and salt marsh data collectionData processing: Post-processes GNSS data using Pathfinder Office; analyzes shoreline change using Digital Shoreline Analysis System in ArcGIS DesktopData management: Writes metadata for GIS data; manages geodatabases; writes reports and publishes GIS data; maintains ArcGIS online dashboards of shoreline change data

Anchorage, Ak

Processed survey and GNSS data; submitted OPUS shared solutionsDeveloped a Python script that bulk downloads and renames photos from ArcGIS Online

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Field operations: operated a fixed-wing aerial Structure from Motion (SfM) system composed of high resolution DSLR cameras and survey-grade GPS equipment; troubleshot equipment on the fly; and made quick decisions to accommodate changing flight conditionsProject management: managed multiple parties, e.g. pilots and stakeholders; organized a variety of equipment; and coordinated logisticsData processing: processed SfM photo and GPS data using AgiSoft Photoscan and Trimble Business CenterClassification workflow development: Developed new methodologies to use SfM data for vegetation classificationSfM Training: Trained GIS specialists and interns how to operate an aerial SfM system and use survey-grade GPS

Galesburg, Illinois

Tutored peers in Environmental Studies and Biology coursesAssisted students as a Teacher’s Assistant in Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Geology

Irvine, Ca

Trained in advanced remote sensing techniquesObtained, processed, and analyzed hyperspectral airborne remote sensing dataCompleted independent research project investigating drought effects on riparian vegetation

St. Augustine, Florida

Researched spatially clustered marsh ponds in northern Florida salt marshes Assisted in lab projects including oyster reef health assessments and mangrove vs. salt marsh hydrology studyPresented findings at the 2017 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Annual Meeting.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Built new trails, restored old trails, and constructed sheep corrals and fencesLived and worked entirely outdoors with a small group of individuals

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Biology, General, 3.89

Marine Biology And Evolutionary Ecology

Study abroad program focused on marine and evolutionary ecology hosted by the Galapagos Academic Institute of the Arts and Sciences..