Conduct wastewater regulatory compliance inspections in a service area of approximately 2000 establishments.
Organize and attend public outreach expositions and presentations.
Lake/Wetlands Maintenance Technician
Aquatic Weed Control Inc.
04.2021 - 08.2023
Identify nuisance, native, and invasive aquatic and wetland species as well as drainage and runoff issues. Mix and apply herbicides and algaecides. Maintain and repair gas powered, electrical, and application equipment. Drive pick-up trucks, boats, canoes, trailers, and ATVs. Speak with customers, residents, and property managers regarding their potential needs/issues. Led native planting projects in partnership with VHB & Pinellas County.
Laboratory Technician Co-Op
Tampa Bay Water
09.2020 - 04.2021
Prepare chemical standards, troubleshoot, operate, and calibrate laboratory equipment, perform wet chemistry analyses including: alkalinity, color, ammonia, dissolved solids, suspended solids, and conduct field sampling.
Graduate Assistant
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
08.2013 - 05.2015
Lecture undergraduate courses, grade assignments and exams, assist in faculty research projects, present conference papers.
Intern
Bayou Rebirth
05.2012 - 09.2012
A.B. Freeman Graduate Studies Office
Tulane University
05.2012 - 08.2012
Intern
Waddell Mariculture Center
05.2011 - 08.2011
Desk Services Coordinator
Tulane University
08.2009 - 02.2010
Education
Doctoral Program - History
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
M.A. - History
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
07.2015
B.A. - Environmental Studies, History Double-Major
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
05.2013
Skills
Analytical
Research
Communication
Writing
Flexibility
Leadership
Troubleshooting
Languages
English
Spanish
Certification
Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) 1 certification 2024 - Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association
Florida General and Aquatic Pesticide Applicator's License 2021
Timeline
Environmental Specialist
Hillsborough County Public Utilities
08.2023 - Current
Lake/Wetlands Maintenance Technician
Aquatic Weed Control Inc.
04.2021 - 08.2023
Laboratory Technician Co-Op
Tampa Bay Water
09.2020 - 04.2021
Graduate Assistant
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
08.2013 - 05.2015
Intern
Bayou Rebirth
05.2012 - 09.2012
A.B. Freeman Graduate Studies Office
Tulane University
05.2012 - 08.2012
Intern
Waddell Mariculture Center
05.2011 - 08.2011
Desk Services Coordinator
Tulane University
08.2009 - 02.2010
M.A. - History
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Doctoral Program - History
University of South Florida
B.A. - Environmental Studies, History Double-Major
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