-Dissection of aquatic macroinvertebrates- aquatic macroinvertebrates ID

-Performed research with an Entomology MS student-Mosquito ID-Experimented with heartworm -Raising Mosquitos in a lab setting -Mosquito dissection-Macro Videography

NCDEQ Division of Water Resources - Wastewater Discharge (NPDES) Permits○ Perform testing/calibration of pH, turbidity, settleable solids, TSS, chloride and fluoride○ Proficiency testing for laboratory accreditation○ Prepare monthly DMR reports for submittal to Division of Water Resources○ Monitoring wastewater process, toxicity training; stream and wetland delineation○ Shadowed site ORC to learn responsibilities and waste plant operationNCDEQ Division of Air Quality – Air Toxics Permits○ Participated in Method 26a air toxic wet scrubber stack testing○ Assist with NC Division of Air Quality inspections○ Monitoring wet scrubber and dust collection systemsEPA Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plans○ Inspection of petroleum tanks, generators, transformers and portable drums○ Secondary containment inspections and drainage logsWildlife Projects and Initiatives○ Creating numerous Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) certified projects○ Organizing events, leading team meetings and presentation of wildlife educational projects○ Projects include- 8th grade wildlife identification education, 2nd grade birdbox education, employeefishing day, two pollinator projects, two forest management projects, two wildlife managementprojects and monitoring honeybees○ GIS mappingOther○ Perform comprehensive level 1 and level 2 impoundment inspections○ Completed hydrofluoric acid safety training and numerous safety workshops○ Review sedimentation control and prepare mining permit application○ Public drinking water system assist in upkeep and monitoring of chlorination

Research Assistant, Emerald Ash Borer Research Project | Fall 2021–Spring 2022- Performed research with a Forestry Ph.D. student-Tree and insect ID- Greenhouse systems-Data analysis-Photography