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Tampa, Florida, United States

• Apply District and State protocols for data and sample collection of various water resources
• Install, calibrate, and maintain data collection equipment and components such as YSI multi probes
• Use of ArcGIS database programs to collect project site information in the field, noting and documenting relevant findings
• Utilize trailers, boats, various pumps, and sampling equipment for sample and data collection

o Performed technical fieldwork such as environmental gardening, planting, care and maintenance of desired plants and removal of undesired plants in canals, lakes and wetlandso Researched background information on mitigation sites for maintenance history, monitoring reports, impact assessments, and project management historyo Assisted with wetland.

o Worked independently or in a team when needed to ensure timely park operationso Participated in ecosystem management tasks o Maintained tank displays in Nature Center (Upper Tampa Bay Park); collected water samples and tested water quality, made necessary water or filter changes, updated informationo Adapted various skills in mechanical systems.

Remote intern, assisted with writing grant applications and developed a new 3 stage program to teach students about marine debris through the use of drone technology.

Tampa, Florida

Fortune 100 companyPersonal Lines Agent licensed in 50 states assisted with Auto and Homeowner’s insurance policies. Answered 30-40 inbound calls per day. De-escalated and resolved difficult billing and policy questions.

· Cash Office: Daily register counts, make deposits, call in change orders, train new Cash Office associates· Customer Service; Front End Supervisor: Operate registers, assist customers with purchases and returns, mentored and trained new associates· Awarded Associate of the Month for March 2015

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

· Maintained Fairy Garden · Assisted in green house and other areas on the garden grounds as needed.· Ran plant shop by advising customers regarding plant choices and consultations. Cashed out garden admission, plant purchases, and garden memberships · Collected data on plants on premises and in shop to research and create informative signs regarding.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

· Collected water samples from all tanks and pools for water quality testing· Calibrate and maintain tools used for testing such as YSI machine with multiprobe and eXact reader· Water quality testing of tanks and manatee pools for levels of Nitrite, Nitrate, Ammonia, pH, Dissolved oxygen, and temperature and copper testing from quarantine. Cleaning and.

Sanford, FL

· Worked on vehicles doing oil changes, tires, battery testing and installation · Trained new technicians· Documented new work orders and tire orders· Filed paperwork for orders when complete· Disposed of shop waste by following safety and environmental guidelines

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Global Sustainability, 3.48

Activities and Societies: Tampa Bay Association of Environmental ProfessionalsConcentration in Coastal Sustainability

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science And Policy

Activities and Societies: Biology Club, Marine Biology Club, Student Environmental Association, Tampa Bay Association of Environmental.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Biology, General, 3.3

Graduated with Honors

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Aquaculture