Enthusiastic Environmental Scientist seeking a position in restoration and conservation of natural ecosystems to drive the relationship of mutualism between land and people.
Certifications and Training
Adult First-Aid/CPR/AED certified by American Heart Association (2021)
Stihl chainsaw and brush saw operation and maintenance
NWCG L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
NWCG S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
NWCG S-130, Firefighter Training
NWCG Work Capacity Test, Pack Test pass
Field data collection using transects and GPS equipment
MS Office programs
Experience
05/2021 to 12/2021
AmeriCorps MemberRegional Food Bank Of Oklahoma – Oklahoma City, OK,
Monarch Crew - May 2021 to September 2021
Contributed data for Monarch Joint Venture - Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program (IMMP) to better understand monarch habitat availability, quality and use across Iowa
Collected field data from 121 randomly selected sites within 30 Priority Blocks in ,,,,, counties
Navigated collecting data in multiple habitats including Right-of-ways, Protected grasslands, Unclassified grasslands and Agriculture fields
Carried out protocol for surveying blooming plant species, milkweed species, monarch egg and larvae, and adult monarch butterflies with use of GPS and transect equipment
Imported results to the public IMMP national data portal doubling the data collected for Iowa since IMMP started in 2008
Presented our accomplishments and findings to community outreach events for the public and the Conservation Corps Board Members
Troubleshot the first year of the program to fine-tune the most efficient and effective strategies to carry out protocol while collecting as much data as possible for Iowa
Natural Resource Crew - September 2021 to December 2021
Collaborated with crew mates and Polk County Conservation employees to carry out improvements of parks and pulic land
Respectfully used and maintained equipment such as chainsaws, brush saws, UTV's, chemical equipment and seed cleaning machines
Safely mixed herbicides and applied using backpack sprayers, hand sprayers and dobbers for foliar spray, basal bark application, and stump treatments
Managed invasive species through mechanical, manual and chemical control of exotic plants such as: Honeysuckle, Buckthorn, Garlic Mustard, undesirable trees, and Multiflora Rose
Implemented a new trail for Winterset, IA using trail hand tools and power tools to add stairs, a dock and a pulley raft system to Cedar Lake
Aided volunteers with plant identification and tool use at events such as seed harvesting and invasive species removal
Carried out prescribed fire by using a drip torch, water pumps, and rakes to control intensity and progression
10/2019 to 05/2021
Engineering Career Services Office AssistantGolder Associates – Sunnyvale, CA,
Analyzed data and compile statistics for continuous improvements activities using Microsoft Excel
Collaborated with six career advisors and director to support students in finding internships, co-ops and post-graduation careers in engineering
Assisted with implementing the engineering career fairs connecting 7,000 students with more than 500 employers
Applied communication and problem-solving skills to effectively address questions and concerns from student and employer representatives in person and on the phone
05/2020 to 08/2020
Land Stewardship InternIowa Natural Heritage Foundation – City, STATE,
Controlled invasive species with hand tools, and chainsaws and brush cutters in various Iowa ecosystems.
Assessed properties across Iowa to create a land management plan to improve the ecological restoration in prairies, savannas, wetlands, and woodlands
Collected prairie seeds throughout summer and scattered prairie plantings
Consulted with private landowners, conservation professionals and fellow interns to work effectively and safely to maintain or restore native Iowa landscape
05/2019 to 08/2019
Field AssistantPendleton’s Country Market – City, STATE,
Managed Country Market Store and Farmers Market Booth sales and service
Assisted in transplanting, planting, growing, and harvesting processes for the produce and cut-flowers
Revised planting timelines and tended to long-term restoration after tornado disaster
Hand picked and arranged dozens of floral bouquets to sell at weekly farmers market
Prepared centerpieces and floral decorations for special events
Education
Expected in 05/2021
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science Iowa State University - Ames, IA, GPA:
Minor in Sustainability
GPA 3.24
Organizations and Leadership
Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Nu Chapter (2017- Present Active Member)
Chapter Relations and Standards Board Senior Class Representative (2020 - Current Alumna)
Chapter Relations and Standards Board Sophomore Class Representative (2018 - 2019)
Assistant Vice President of Facility Operations (2018 - 2019)
Environmental Club, (2017 - 2021)
Volunteering
YWCA GIRLS Power Mentor (2019-2020) Empowering middle school girls through a one-on-one mentor program and weekly group meetings
Annual Walleye Spawn Project (2019) Riley County, Kansas Dept.Of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism with Fisheries Biologist: Lucas Kowalewski to collect eggs and fertilize to raise at a local hatchery to replenish Kansas sport fishing populations
Bird Banding (2018) Konza Prairie Biological Research Station through Kansas State University with Ornithologist: Dr. Alice Boyle to capture and re-capture native prairie birds to take standard measurements for long-term population data base
Deer Survey (2016) Kansas Dept. of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism with Lucas Kowalewski to count deer population in Miami County Kansas
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