WORK HISTORY
Producer/host
curator’s choice podcast, sept 2020 - cURRENT
A Podcast for History Nerds and Museum Lovers
Proactively liaise with museum professionals, securing captivating subject matter experts
Skillfully conduct and record interviews, fostering genuine connections with guests, both in person and remotely
Meticulously edit all tape, curating educational and clean podcast episodes
Publish podcast and promote via social media channels
editor
too young for this sh*t podcast, april 2023 - cURRENT
A Breast Cancer Podcast for Women Under 40
Meticulously edit all podcast episodes to ensure top-tier quality and content coherence
Orchestrate the seamless publication of all episodes on YouTube, leveraging strategic keywords and metadata for enhanced discoverability
Spearhead the creation of engaging and strategic social media content to complement podcast releases, fostering a dynamic online presence
COORDINATING PRODUCER
DOG PODCAST NETWORK, aPRIL 2022 - jan 2023
Demonstrated leadership by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and effectively managing a globally-distributed team of producers, fostering a cohesive and high-performing group
Spearheaded the organization and execution of weekly production meetings, ensuring seamless collaboration among team members and adherence to project timelines
Successfully booked and interviewed subject matter experts, enriching the content with authoritative insights
Authored scripts and directed host recording sessions, maintaining a consistent and engaging podcast style, as well as wrote comprehensive show notes
Expertly managed the editorial calendars for both shows, ensuring the timely delivery of episodes while maintaining content excellence
EXHIBIT INTERPRETER
CALVERT MARINE MUSEUM, MAY 2021 - Oct 2022
Proficiently conducted school tours, engaging youth and adult audiences through insightful educational programs and special events
Successfully implemented CHESPAX programs, enriching the educational experience by delivering curriculum-based science and social studies programs, tailored for students in grades K-8
Innovatively developed and implemented engaging tabletop daytime educational presentations, including "Cicada Mania," "Oyster Wars," and "Living Fossils," captivating audiences with hands-on experiences and captivating narratives
ENVIRONMENT AND FOOD SECURITY EDUCATOR
U.S. Peace Corps (Malawi), June 2019 – March 2020
Educated and empowered 97 students through the establishment and management of wildlife clubs, fostering environmental awareness and conservation principles
Spearheaded training sessions for 115 participants, imparting knowledge on the benefits and utilization of solar ovens, promoting sustainable and eco-friendly cooking practices
Designed and executed a "Sustainable Opportunities for Leaders of Internal Development" training program, graduating 20 individuals, resulting in the successful initiation of a community-led mushroom farm initiative
Led training sessions for 86 participants, equipping them with expertise in bamboo grove management and utilization, while distributing 750 bamboo seedlings to promote home cultivation and sustainable resource use
Orchestrated the planting of 2,300 tree seedlings in community-based nurseries, contributing to local reforestation efforts and environmental preservation
Hosted a cooking and food demonstration event attended by 71 participants, fostering culinary skills and promoting healthy dietary practices within the community
CONSERVATION AID
Nevada Department of Wildlife, Nov 2015 - June 2019
Conservation Aid III, Sept 2018 - July 2019
Conservation Aid III, Sept 2018 - July 2019
Conducted transmission line surveys and raptor aerial surveys throughout Nevada.
Trapped ravens and fitted birds with radio transmitters.
Predator Technician: Field Lead, May 2016 – Sept 2018
Tracked radio-collared cougar movements and traveled to cache sites for data collection
Developed engagement activities and presentations aimed at educating the general public about their local wildlife and available opportunities provided by the State Department
Trained and supervised new technicians
Administrative Aid, Nov 2015 - May 2016
Organized and processed wildlife teeth samples, packaged for lab analysis, and recorded returned results in a statewide Access database
Compiled game species aerial survey data from 1976 to 2016 into a statewide Access database
BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
University of Nevada Reno, Aug 2015 - June 2019
Extracted wildlife movement information from field camera photos
Trained and managed two student interns
Managed database and coordinated results with partnering agencies
Research Associate
Bureau of Land Management, May 2013 to June 2013 and April 2012 to Dec 2012
Gathered route and soil displacement data in Tuscarora Field Office’s six Wilderness Study Areas
Compiled all data into Conditions of Roads, Ways, and Primitive Routes in Tuscarora Field Office Wilderness Study Areas which is now used as a baseline reference for future soil displacement data
Planned recreational and educational activities/events throughout the district, including an educational Stargazing Camp-Out and T.R.E.A.D. Lightly programs for school groups
Developed Elko Districts’ first Junior Explorer Handbook aimed at engaging children to explore their public lands which included educational games, career profiles, and volunteering opportunity information
Education
Bachelors in wildlife ecology and conservation
University of Nevada, Reno
Graduated 2015
3.78 GPA
Associate of Science
Great Basin Community College
Graduated 2011
3.6 GPA