Position:
Naturalist and Volunteer Coordinator at City of Alexandria, Herpetology Mentor at Mentor Focus, Seasonal Naturalist at Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
Location:
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Work:
City of Alexandria
- Alexandria, Virginia since 2012
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Naturalist and Volunteer Coordinator
Mentor Focus
- Alexandria, Virginia since 2012
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Herpetology Mentor
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
since Mar 2012
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Seasonal Naturalist
Coeur Mining
- Juneau, Alaska 2011 - 2012
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Environmental Intern
Michigan State University
Jan 2010 - May 2011
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Graduate Student
Virginia Tech
Jan 2008 - Nov 2009
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Research Technician
Virginia Tech
Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
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Field Technician
Gulf Branch Nature Center
2006 - 2008
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Seasonal Naturalist
Virginia Water Resources Research Center
2006 - 2008
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Research Assistant
Long Branch Nature Center
May 2005 - Jun 2005
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Naturalist Intern
Education:
Michigan State University 2010 - 2012
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2005 - 2009
BS, Fisheries Science and a Minor in Biology
Skills:
Wetlands, Marine Biology, Fisheries Science, Water Quality, Aquatic Ecology, Fisheries, ArcGIS, Environmental Education, Environmental Policy, Data Analysis, Research, GIS, Technical Writing, Community Outreach, Teaching, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Awareness
Interests:
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Music production
- Fly Tying
Awards:
Kensington Gold Mine Safety Recognition Award
Coeur Mining
Outstanding Academic Performance Scholarship
North American Ascociation for Environmental Education
Third Place Undergraduate Research Project
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Graduate Research Symposium
Dean's Award
Governor's School for Agriculture
For outstanding research presentation