Summary of Qualifications 
- Highly motivated, creative and versatile individual with five years of experience in public outreach, project development, project implementation, and program management.  
- Experienced at building effective and productive working relationships with colleagues and organizations.  
- Strong commitment to community outreach and community engagement. 
- Adaptable in high-pressure and fast pace environments and able to quickly learn new tasks, concepts, and processes. 
- Highly dedicated to working efficiently, completing tasks satisfactorily, and exceeding performance goals. 
- Proficient in corporate foundation and government grants and proposals. 

Education 
- Northland College, Ashland, WI 
B.S., Natural Resources:  Emphasis Ecological Restoration, May 2011 
GPA 3.33 
 
Work Experience 
- Brown Soil and Water Conservation District: District Technician: September 2017-Present 
- Perform technical duties relating to various Programs and Projects of the Brown SWCD including: Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM); AIS Prevention Program; Soil Health/Cover Crops; Rain Gauge Program; Buffer Program; Tree Program; WRAPS Projects; DNR Well Readings; Cost-Share Programs; Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) and TEP Panel; One Watershed, One Plan Projects; and Education, Promotion, and Outreach.  
- This includes but is not limited to:  
- Providing technical assistance and advice to members of the public and landowners for all conservation programs and projects in the district 
- Performing field work 
- Promoting local, state, and federal conservation programs 
- Update and maintain website and social media to provide the most up-to-date information about conservation practices and funding availability.   
- Coordinate county-wide educational efforts with the Brown 4-H and University of Minnesota Extension Coordinator  

- Lower Sioux Indian Community Office of the Environment: Environmental Specialist: September 2014-September 2017 
- Short and long term comprehensive management planning. 
- Identifying, applying for, and managing multiple project based grants both Federal and State. 
- Collaborating with Federal, State, and Local initiatives to ensure environmental health and security. 
- Program outreach through public meetings involving multiple stakeholders. 
- Working closely with leadership and other department staff to set goals and gauge progress in working towards the community long-term strategies and objectives. 
- Manage indoor air programs through EPA funding as well as outside organizations such as the American Lung Association. 
- Ensure Underground Storage Tank federal regulations are being met and site based testing and documentation is up-to-date. 
- Work extensively with local contractors and organizations to complete environmental projects for the benefit the Community. 
- Create and implement Tribal Ordinances in conjunction with legal counsel and the Lower Sioux Police Department including: Hunting Ordinance and Burn Ordinance and burn permitting. Developing Solar Ordinance, Gathering Ordinance, and Fishing Ordinance. 
   
- Oconto County Land Conservation Division: Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator: January 2012-September 2014 
- Develop, coordinate, and facilitate the county's Aquatic Invasive Species Program.  
- Administration of county's AIS Education, Prevention, and Planning Grant.