An outdoor enthusiast, life-long learner, and skilled researcher with a wide array of interests and a knack for trial-and-error problem-solving. Vocational interests involve the intersection between environmental science and technology, specifically the use of GIS and remote sensing in studying environmental phenomena.
Relevant Coursework
GIS and Remote Sensing
Intro to GIS, Remote Sensing I & II, GIS Programming and Auotmation, Deploying GIS Functionality on the Web, Cartography and Computer Mapping, Applied Spatial Statistics
Environmental and Biological Sciences
Flora of Colorado, Mountain Biogeography, Marine Biology, Conservation Biology, General Genetics, Biostatistics, Plant science, Plant Diversity, Intro to Physical Geography, Physical Geology: Internal Processes, Principles of Ecology
Education
MS in Env. Science
University of Colorado - Denver, CO
August 2019 to May 2022
BS in Biology
University of Colorado - Denver, CO
January 2014 to May 2017
BA in English Lit.
University of Colorado - Denver, CO
August 2008 to May 2012
Experience
Geography TA
University of Colorado - Denver, CO
January 2020 to December 2020
Proctored exams, graded exams, helped transferred class online during pandemic, helped transfer exams online and troubleshoot, kept track of class roster to monitor access to Zoom lessons. Answered student emails, created study guides, created and lead a class activity.
Medical Scribe/ QA Hybrid
SkyWriter MD - Lakewood, CO
June 2019 to September 2019
Transcribed medical dictations; summarized and typed patient visits; entered data in EMRs (Epic and Cerner); trained new scribes; proofread live call transcriptions from new scribes for quality assurance; scored team calls and transcripts for grammar, accuracy, and clarity as part of quality assurance
Medical Scribe
SkyWriter MD - Lakewood, CO
March 2019 to June 2019
Transcribed medical dictations; summarized and typed patient visits; entered data in EMRs (Epic and Cerner); trained new scribes; proofread live calls for new scribes for quality assurance.
Bather
PetSmart - Littleton, CO
August 2017 to September 2018
Cared for and handled animals. Scheduled appointments and worked customer service.
Field Technician Intern
Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve - East Bethel, MN
June 2015 to August 2015
Identified plants, maintained experimental plots, prepared samples for assessment and storage.
Volunteer Bird Monitor
P.O.S.T. Partners - Castle Rock, CO
April 2015 to June 2015
Monitored and maintained bird boxes, observed and recorded data.
Volunteer
Philip S. Miller Library - Castle Rock, CO
October 2012 to June 2013
Organized shelves, shelved books, helped patrons with questions.
Research Experience
Quantifying Instream and Riparian Habitat Using Aerial Imagery
Community Based Practicum | Spring 2022
Worked as a team to explore the viability and options for using aerial imagery to evaluate instream and riparian habitats. Used DRAPP, NAIP, and QGIS.
Sediment Coring
Mountain Biogeography | Fall 2021
Evaluated lake for best spots to collect sediment cores and then used corer to collect samples. Learned to prepare cores for analysis and storage. Learned to evaluate cores physically and chemically using keys and tools.
Plant Collection
Flora of Colorado | Fall 2020
Collected samples of plants while in flower. Dried and pressed plants. Kept detailed records of collection place and method. Dissected and created labeled illustrations of plants. Used dichotomous key to identify plants. Created labels and prepared plants for inclusion in school herbarium.
Benthic Macroinvertebrate Research
General Biology Lab 2 | Spring 2014
Used specialized equipment to collect sediment samples from bottom of shallow rivers in Colorado. Sifted sediment for invertebrates. Identified invertebrates using a dichotomous key.Took down data regarding numbers, location, and species of macroinvertebrates. Compared data to literature for the purpose of evaluating water quality and ecosystem health of the river.
