Researched resource overlap and the potential for competition between the Non-native Red-eared Slider Turtle and the Native Red-bellied Turtle in five distinct wetlands in Southeastern Pennsylvania Utilized GIS in order to map and understand the abundance and distribution of vegetationSampled vegetation using quadrat methods and percent cover estimation Studied community dynamics of freshwater turtles Utilized telemetry receivers to collect spatial data on turtles

Collaborated with the Parks & Recreation Dept. and the Horticultural Society to incorporate recreation with Green policies and volunteer involvement in the ParkWorked directly with Horticultural liaison to manage tree lender program and design Green policies for the parkPlayed an integral role in the application & proposal of two grants provided by the City of Philadelphia & the Horticultural Society, both of which were approvedFully responsible for fundraising & stewardship, co-authored an approved proposal for a new nature/historical trail in our section of the parkSKILLSField Trapping methods for turtlesUtilizing radio telemetry for tracking wildlifeDichotomous Keys for identifying plant and animal taxaGPS, compass/maps, and other methods to spatially analyze distributions, spatial use and movements of organismsSampling sites for vegetation identificationCompleting wetland delineationsIdentifying in situ soil textures Computer GIS, L.O.A.S, Microsoft Office Applications, Apple and PC proficient