Resume

My resume will give you a bit more detail as to what I’ve been up to. Feel free to contact me for more information.

Education

Monterey Institute of International Studies

Joint Program: MA International Environmental Policy & MBA

2011–present

Humboldt State University

BS Natural Resources Planning and Interpretation

2000–2005

Monterey Institute Library

Experience

Our Green Thumb Garden

Monterey, CA

Co-Manager: 9/2011–present

Management of irrigation, compost and plot assignments for the use of garden members. Create and facilitate workshops and projects to engage members in the vision and expansion of the garden.

Digital Learning Commons

Monterey, CA

Graduate Assistant: 9/2011–present

Lead and facilitate workshops for the MIIS community on ArcGIS software. Assess student and staff technology needs and perform one-on-one consultations using Google Earth, ArcMap, iMovie, Microsoft office, Google SketchUp and Mac applications.

Tobacco Caye Marine Station

Belize, Central America

CBE Fellow: 5/2012–8/2012

Involved business, governmental and community members in developing a needs assessment of the community on the island of Tobacco Caye. Facilitated community beach clean-up as a means to engage the community

The Coral Reef Alliance

San Francisco, CA

Program Associate: 3/2007–1/2009

Liaised with private, governmental and community members on conservation initiatives. Edited and published Voluntary Standards for Marine Recreation in the Mesoamerican Reef. Engaged and oversaw program volunteers while coordinating conservation projects

The Nature Conservancy

Sheffield, MA

Conservation Intern for Ecological Restoration: 6/2006–12/2006

Compiled GPS data and created resource management maps with ArcMap. Identified, monitored and implemented removal of invasive species. Monitored and reported on conservation easements with consideration to invasive species

Bureau of Land Management

Arcata, CA

Contact Representative: 5/2005–1/2006

Trip preparation precautionary planning with visitors to the King Range (Lost Coast).  Sales of camping materials including maps, charts and camping guides.  Office reception for governmental officials, recreational and professional visitors.

Holcomb Farm

Granby, CT

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Intern: 5/2003–9/2003

Trip preparation and precautionary planning with visitors to the King Range. Provided extensive customer service as first point of contact to governmental officials, recreational and professional visitors

Specialized skills

  • Content and layout development of Marine Protected Area websites
  • Miradi
  • Microsoft Office
  • iMovie
  • ArcMap & ArcGIS
  • Open Water Scuba Diver Certification
  • Spanish: Advanced speaking, reading and writing abilities