Monitoring activities to assess species diversity and ecological function of restoration projects on both small and large scale. Use in depth knowledge of the flora of the Midwest region. Utilize Floristic Quality Analysis programs to prepare written reports for local districts and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Knowledge of photography and ability to use photographic information to identify plants or interpret plant communities. Projects include a wetland mitigation bank and a stream vegetation restoration project for a Stormwater Department. Perform accurate and timely restoration of wetland, woodland, savanna, and prairie habitats. Utilization of chemical and mechanical control techniques for invasive plants to exceed expectation. Participate in numerous controlled burns in a variety of vegetation types. Independently motivate teammates to develop their skills in accurate plant identification.Prospecting, technical writing, and wetland delineation duties for Tallgrass Land Conservation, LLC. This includes locating potential locations for new banks, performing initial site visits to determine site conditions on the target site, and assisting with Compensatory planning for new wetland banks. Strong reliance on networking with partner organizations while performing independent work.

Ecological Solutions for a variety of customers: non-profit, agriculture, land development, wetland mitigation, offset markets. Wetland Delineation, Stream Assessment and Inventory, Plant Identification.Hands on restoration labor and herbicide application at Clark and Pine Nature Preserve in conjunction with the Gary, IN Airport Authority and Contractors (Tallgrass Restoration, Cardno)

Led myself and one other on a mission to collect DNA of invasive grasses (foliar samples, seed) over a large area of Central Nebraska. Responsible for vehicle and equipment including GPS systems. Tested a proposed seed-trap project for the USGS for practical and economical efficiency. -----Self Employment.

Managed a project including field experience in wetland assessment via small watercraft on the Penobscot River near Bangor. Supervised stipended volunteers and students. Spent part time work over the subsequent dormant season writing assessment summaries using Excel. Organized and integrated field photos into spreadsheets. Made data available to regulators and stakeholders to compare with professional reviews for removal of the Veazie Dam.