Community-oriented and rooted in fire and water restoration efforts in California.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Support and Volunteer
Winnemem Wintu Tribe
Redding, CA
08.2023 - Current
Supports the Winnemem Wintu Tribe’s various land restoration projects as a volunteer and part-time employee
Ongoing restoration of endangered nur (winter-run Chinook salmon)
Beginning stages of implementing cultural burn project
Archival Researcher and Facilitator
Berkeley Student Farms
Berkeley, CA
03.2023 - 08.2023
Coordinates and hosts open hours at student farm locations, participates in general meetings and land care
Supports public outreach and education regarding the field of agroecology
Utilizes greenhouse research lab for operations
Archival researcher to historicize farm locations and land usage
Community Voices Writer
Shasta Scout
Redding, CA
10.2022 - 01.2023
Collaborated with UC Davis PhD Candidate and Indigenous Affairs Journalist Marc Dadigan to write op-ed article on the importance of Indigenous fire stewardship restoration
Link to article: https://shastascout.org/after-the-carr-fire-i-sought-to-understand-catastrop hic-wildfires-i-learned-the-solution-is-supporting-indigenous-stewardship -and-landback/
Paraprofessional II Indian Education
Gateway Unified School District
Redding, CA
09.2022 - 12.2022
Taught after school academic support and cultural program for Native students at Grand Oaks Elementary and Shasta Lake School
Students primarily from Wintu, Pit River, Karuk, and Yurok Tribes
Funded by the U.S Dept. of Education’s Title VI Indian Education Grants Program
Entomology Research / Imaging Assistant
Essig Museum of
Berkeley, CA
09.2021 - 07.2022
Photographed various groups of the Essig Museum’s insect collection and filed them to build their online database
Learned how to use the software IrfanView to change the names of JPEG files
Familiar with data required for entomology collections and handling of collections materials
Laboratory Assistant
Shasta College Chemistry Laboratory
Redding, CA
03.2018 - 07.2018
Prepared labs independently for a summer chemistry course
Trained on laboratory safety and how to maintain organization and cleanliness of the laboratory and its equipment
Education
Firefighter Type 2 -
Host Unit: Fire Forward
Stewarts Point, CA
11.2023
Save California Salmon Educator’s Training -
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA
02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Conservation and Resource Studies
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
05.2022
Associate of Arts - English
Shasta College
Redding, CA
06.2019
Timeline
Project Support and Volunteer
Winnemem Wintu Tribe
08.2023 - Current
Archival Researcher and Facilitator
Berkeley Student Farms
03.2023 - 08.2023
Community Voices Writer
Shasta Scout
10.2022 - 01.2023
Paraprofessional II Indian Education
Gateway Unified School District
09.2022 - 12.2022
Entomology Research / Imaging Assistant
Essig Museum of
09.2021 - 07.2022
Laboratory Assistant
Shasta College Chemistry Laboratory
03.2018 - 07.2018
Firefighter Type 2 -
Host Unit: Fire Forward
Save California Salmon Educator’s Training -
Cal Poly Humboldt
Bachelor of Science - Conservation and Resource Studies
<ul><li>Developed and executed projects. Understood the full project life cycle from concept through to qualification.</li><li>Provided technical support to B2B and B2C clients monthly.</li><li>Supported the engineering requirements through managing & liaising with key project stakeholders (client design team, main contractor, suppliers, sub-contractors, etc.).</li><li>Assisted in the execution of projects & provided guidance to ensure compliance to all relevant standards/codes and specifications associated; including all site activities associated with validation and handover to the operations team.</li><li>Ensured works are installed in accordance with project specifications and change control procedures.</li><li>Produced drawings and specifications for upgrades and new build designs.</li><li>Managed the full sales cycle of solar energy products for new residential clients</li><li>Monitored daily project execution and evaluated project progress, contract compliance.</li><li>Wiring low and medium voltage control panels.</li><li>Understand of Schematic Drawings (REVIT/ Auto-Cad)</li><li>Manufacturing and Assembly (Control Panels)</li><li>Assisting in test of Control Panels and Assemblies</li><li>Continuous improvement Initiatives</li><li>- Lean Manufacturing</li><li>- Compliance with Industry Quality Standards</li><li>SPDA Project - Lightning Protection System.</li><li>Electrical Substation Project;</li><li>Solar Projects;</li><li>Reasons for leaving: Move to Ireland.</li></ul> at Nova Engenharia<ul><li>Developed and executed projects. Understood the full project life cycle from concept through to qualification.</li><li>Provided technical support to B2B and B2C clients monthly.</li><li>Supported the engineering requirements through managing & liaising with key project stakeholders (client design team, main contractor, suppliers, sub-contractors, etc.).</li><li>Assisted in the execution of projects & provided guidance to ensure compliance to all relevant standards/codes and specifications associated; including all site activities associated with validation and handover to the operations team.</li><li>Ensured works are installed in accordance with project specifications and change control procedures.</li><li>Produced drawings and specifications for upgrades and new build designs.</li><li>Managed the full sales cycle of solar energy products for new residential clients</li><li>Monitored daily project execution and evaluated project progress, contract compliance.</li><li>Wiring low and medium voltage control panels.</li><li>Understand of Schematic Drawings (REVIT/ Auto-Cad)</li><li>Manufacturing and Assembly (Control Panels)</li><li>Assisting in test of Control Panels and Assemblies</li><li>Continuous improvement Initiatives</li><li>- Lean Manufacturing</li><li>- Compliance with Industry Quality Standards</li><li>SPDA Project - Lightning Protection System.</li><li>Electrical Substation Project;</li><li>Solar Projects;</li><li>Reasons for leaving: Move to Ireland.</li></ul> at Nova Engenharia
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<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
<ul><li>Assist in preparing Subs Annual Budgets and reviewing Subs financial reports.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Conduct partner technical supportive supervision on request basis from Grants & Compliance teams.</li><li>Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed.</li><li>Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness.</li><li>Coordinate the assessment of grantee risk and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordinate the close-out of EGPAF prime grants.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Monitor partners’ spending patterns as part of the overall project budget to actual analytics.</li><li>Follow up on Grantee monthly invoices & supporting documents</li><li>Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and assist staff with their interpretation and understanding of these.</li><li>Stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and host country legal requirements and informs local and regional management of significant changes.</li><li>Perform internal departmental/grants reviews ensuring compliance with Foundation and donor requirements. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation<ul><li>Assist in preparing Subs Annual Budgets and reviewing Subs financial reports.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Conduct partner technical supportive supervision on request basis from Grants & Compliance teams.</li><li>Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed.</li><li>Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness.</li><li>Coordinate the assessment of grantee risk and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordinate the close-out of EGPAF prime grants.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Monitor partners’ spending patterns as part of the overall project budget to actual analytics.</li><li>Follow up on Grantee monthly invoices & supporting documents</li><li>Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and assist staff with their interpretation and understanding of these.</li><li>Stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and host country legal requirements and informs local and regional management of significant changes.</li><li>Perform internal departmental/grants reviews ensuring compliance with Foundation and donor requirements. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation