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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

Worked directly with WaterCorps members to better understand their training needs.Developed training modules and series to result in internal certification and graduates better prepared to enter the workforce.

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

Trained and mentored undergraduate and graduate students on EPA approved water analysis methods including flow injection analysis, bacterial analysis (IDEXX), data QA/QC, as well as sample collection and holding procedures.Led weekly lab meetings and workshops focused on theory behind analytical equipment and lab-specific data QA/QC procedures. Topics included pipetting technique, method detection limit, proper use of laboratory and field controls, creating and assessing calibration… Show more Trained and mentored undergraduate and graduate students on EPA approved water analysis methods including flow injection analysis, bacterial analysis (IDEXX), data QA/QC, as well as sample collection and holding procedures.Led weekly lab meetings and workshops focused on theory behind analytical equipment and lab-specific data QA/QC procedures. Topics included pipetting technique, method detection limit, proper use of laboratory and field controls, creating and assessing calibration curves, and assessing the quality of raw and processed data.Created training materials including a student handbook to distribute to new lab users and WaterCorps (ECU student-led environmental consulting services) members. Show less

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

Led field excursions with the purpose of collecting surface-water samples for nutrient and bacterial analysis.Deployed and retrieved data from field sensors (YSI ProDSS, ProPLUS, and Exo2 sondes).Trained students in field safety, sensor calibration, water sample collection and holding (groundwater and surface water), and use of field blanks.

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

Researched, developed, and managed a Master's thesis level research project titled, "Effects of influent composition and substrate type oil nitrate and E. coli removal in laboratory-scale denitrifying bioreactors" under the supervision of my thesis advisor, Dr. Natasha Bell, and other committee members.Adapted to project needs and learned microbiology lab practices (sterile work under a laminar flow hood, culturing broth and agar plates, bacterial archiving procedures, bacterial… Show more Researched, developed, and managed a Master's thesis level research project titled, "Effects of influent composition and substrate type oil nitrate and E. coli removal in laboratory-scale denitrifying bioreactors" under the supervision of my thesis advisor, Dr. Natasha Bell, and other committee members.Adapted to project needs and learned microbiology lab practices (sterile work under a laminar flow hood, culturing broth and agar plates, bacterial archiving procedures, bacterial enumeration techniques) in a fast-paced environment to assure all required data could be collected reliably and result in successful project completion in a timely manner.Created and presented research posters at multiple professional conferences (American Ecological Engineering Society, NC Water Resources Research Institute, East Carolina University Geoscience Research Symposium). Show less

East Carolina University

Formulated a marketing plan, strategized tactics on how to shape the program and carry out initiatives capturing ~250 student leads, 10 clubs, and 3 professors interested in learning more about Adobe. Planned and executed 5 Adobe workshops teaching students how to best utilize Adobe Express.Promoted Adobe through content creation and advertising through personal social media channels, driving students’ awareness and interest, leading to increased activations of free Adobe… Show more Formulated a marketing plan, strategized tactics on how to shape the program and carry out initiatives capturing ~250 student leads, 10 clubs, and 3 professors interested in learning more about Adobe. Planned and executed 5 Adobe workshops teaching students how to best utilize Adobe Express.Promoted Adobe through content creation and advertising through personal social media channels, driving students’ awareness and interest, leading to increased activations of free Adobe Creative Cloud at East Carolina University and resulting in increased brand awareness. Show less

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

Master'S Degree, Geology/Earth Science, General

Bachelor Of Science, Geology/Earth Science, General