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New York, United States

Cortland, New York, United States

• Developed strategic plans and schedules to effectively coordinate the enactment of lake management initiatives on over 70 waterbodies throughout New York State• Navigated regulatory processes to annually secure upwards of 60 necessary permits for implementation of planned management strategies.• Assumed responsibility for the preparation and editing of all reports and management plans before submission. Demonstrated proficiency in editing to enhance clarity, coherence, and adherence to organizational standards.• Successfully monitored and managed over 100 project timelines to ensure adherence to established schedules. Implemented effective project tracking mechanisms to stay informed about progress and potential delays. • Supervised collaboration of three teams consisting of several members each to contribute hands-on support during field operations.

Worcester, Ny/ Fairfield, Connecticut/ Cortland, Ny

• Spearheaded the training and onboarding process for new colleagues, ensuring a seamless integration into the team and organization to increase 6-month colleague retention.• Utilized GIS (Geographic Information System) and GPS tools and mapping technologies to document hundreds of survey locations, facilitating precise data collection. • Utilized a combination of quantitative data analysis and qualitative assessments to identify key ecological indicators and determine the most appropriate management interventions.

Cooperstown, Ny

• Conducted thorough inspections of watercraft to identify and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and environmental conservation efforts.• Actively involved in outreach initiatives to educate boat owners on effective prevention methods, contributing to the collective effort to halt the spread of invasive species and promote environmental conservation awareness.

Avon, New York

• Collaborated in the eradication efforts of giant hogweed across an 11-county area in western NY, contributing to the control and prevention of this invasive species through strategic planning and implementation of control methods.• Employed handheld GPS units in conjunction with GIS software to document the locations and dimensions of over 200 giant hogweed infestations, enhancing precision in eradication strategies and facilitating accurate tracking of the invasive species' spread.

Syracuse, New York Area

• Conducted rigorous field studies employing boat electroshocking for mark-recapture population estimates of Centrarchidae. Executed precise techniques, including fin clips and float tag applications to thousands of fishes, to contribute to accurate data collection and analysis.• Managed the handling and fin/PIT tagging of more than 25 lake sturgeon as part of ongoing regional monitoring efforts, ensuring the accurate and effective tracking of these species for scientific research and conservation purposes.• Deployed gill nets to support a SUNY-ESF graduate study focused on mark-recapture research of walleye in Onondaga Lake, contributing to the collection of valuable data for academic study and fisheries management.

Syracuse, New York Area

Performed independent research utilizing block seining and employing minnow traps to determine fall distributions of fish in Jamesville Reservoir, Onondaga County NY. Compiled statistical analyses to determine species diversity, evenness and fish population correlations to water quality

Master Of Science - Ms, Lake Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aquatic And Fisheries Science

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Experience in College Teaching: Icthyology