Resume

Education:

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA Sept. 2017- present

Pursuing a B.S. in Biology with 3.63 cumulative GPA; expected graduation May 2021
Participated in hundreds of hours of field and laboratory exercises in biology, environmental science, and chemistry

The School for Field Studies

Puerto Natales, Chile Jan.-May. 2020

Engaged in intercultural program studying Patagonian ecology, earth sciences, conservation decision-making
Followed biological surveying techniques of native flora and fauna
Performed ecological niche analysis of Patagonian tree distributions in the face of climatic changes

Skills:

Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint│ArcGIS Pro│Google Earth│R

Moderate proficiency in Spanish and German

Work & Research Experience:

Rattlesnake Researcher,

Steamboat Springs, CO May 2020-present

Captured and handled live venomous snakes, measured and recorded morphological data. Placed and registered PIT tags for identification; assisted with surgical implants of temperature loggers and radio transmitters.
Tracked animals using triangulation radio telemetry techniques with antennas and receivers. Followed established procedures and methodologies, and adapted them to suit project needs.
With the study site located on a private ranch, balanced project goals with the needs of ranch operations.
Constructed operative thermal models to gather environmental temperature data; strategically placed models across the environment based on prior data and my intuition about the habitats snakes would occupy.
Recorded, sorted, and analyzed data using Microsoft Excel and R; built and managed multiple databases. Used ArcGIS to display spatial distribution of rattlesnakes and assess home ranges.
Currently writing the manuscript of a collaborative study on the thermal ecology and movement habits of rattlesnakes, to be defended before a committee as an honors thesis and later published in a scientific journal.

ArcGIS Pro Independent Study

Carlisle, PA Sept.-Dec. 2019

Designed and completed an independent project to self-teach ArcGIS Pro software and address questions on rattlesnake hibernacula and movements in Colorado.
Worked on spatial reasoning, data management and analysis skills, editing and building interactive maps.

Wilderness Intern, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Foundation

Gardiner, MT May-Aug. 2019

Assisted a USFS crew clearing trails for recreational safety in remote wilderness areas carrying 40+lb pack, 10+ hours a day, up to 8 consecutive days in rugged terrain, adverse weather, and at high elevations. Navigated using GPS units and maps.
Helped lead interactive sessions for Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Foundation volunteers to learn basics of trail safety, maintenance goals and tool use, bear safety, Leave No Trace principles, and more.
Utilized a range of tools (chainsaws, crosscut saws, axes, pulaskis, hammers, drills, etc.) with proper personal protective equipment. Felled and bucked trees, cleared brush, leveled uneven ground, dug culverts, created new trail sections. Conducted visitor use surveys, backcountry horse camp assessments.
Worked with, packed, led, and rode stock horses and mules up to 11 miles through steep montane wilderness in grizzly bear country.
Aided biological surveys of local bat and goshawk populations in relaying acoustic calls and identifying individual animals in the field.

Aquatic Research

Carlisle, PA Oct.-Dec. 2018

Developed collaborative project analyzing coarse woody debris impacts on stream and floodplain chemistry

Writing Tutor

Carlisle, PA Sept. 2018-present

Selected as a peer writing tutor for the Dickinson College Multilingual Writing Center for demonstrating excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
Assisted peers (native and nonnative speakers) with strengthening and developing their writing processes; aided professors in helping facilitate first year writing seminar courses.

Awards & Accomplishments:

Dickinson College Feb. 2018-present

Awarded Dickinson College First Year Seminar Excellence in Writing Award; presented and defended paper on ecological relationships of wolves and moose and effective management strategies on Isle Royale National Park
Chosen as a Baird Sustainability Fellow to engage in interdisciplinary colloquium on science communication, grant writing, and professional development through the lens of sustainability

Leadership Positions:

Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, Theta Lambda Chapter Jan.-Dec.2019

Vice President- Managed and motivated executive team on a weekly basis to ensure each successfully performed their roles

Dickinson College Outing Club Aug. 2018

Orientation leader- planned, coordinated, and led backpacking trip along the Appalachian Trail for incoming students

Other Information:

WordPress website design- created a self-run website, Ecology Underfoot, writing essays, opinion pieces, and book reviews on science, nature, and history; promoted through social media
Dedicated book collector – building a personal library of over 350 titles in multiple genres
Lifelong outdoor enthusiast of fly fishing, backpacking, hiking, camping, canoeing, hunting, and navigation