Collaborated with the U.S. Forest Service PIBO Program to monitor fish habitat conditions on public lands
Conducted 40+ riparian vegetation surveys
Collected and pressed over 80+ plant specimens
Identified 10+ plants to species
Drove 200+ miles on backcountry roads in a 4x4 vehicle
Laboratory Assistant I
Valencia College
10.2023 - Current
Collaborated with geology professor to catalog 1000+ rocks, minerals, fossils, seashells, coral, and marine life specimens and created catalog and numbering system in Excel
Set up and graded labs
Performed water quality tests on local rivers and ponds
Butterfly Rainforest Production Assistant
UF FLMNH
08.2022 - 08.2023
Worked in butterfly conservatory educating the public on the 100+ different species of butterflies located in the exhibit
Propagated 50+ plants from seedlings in greenhouse provided care through watering, structural pruning, monitoring, and aftercare
Minimized pest damage to the greenhouse and exhibit through weekly weeding, dead or infected leaf management, and inclusion of ladybugs
Agricultural Assistant
UF World Crops Breeding Lab
05.2022 - 08.2022
Harvested 300+ wheat, oat, and chickpea crops from research plots in temperatures above 90F
Threshed, cleaned and separated seeds for next year's plantings
Collaborated with PhD candidates to weigh and measure crops and record data for their research
Lab & Field Technician
UF Blueberry Breeding Lab
12.2021 - 08.2022
Collaborated with PhD candidate to research about the effects of blueberry ovule number variability and its relationship to fruit set
Applied self-pollination and emasculation treatments to 200+ blueberry flowers
Used Fiji ImageJ software to measure flowers and nectar microcapillary tubes of 500+ samples
Photographed 1000+ blueberry flowers, seeds, and nectar microcapillary tubes
Student Assistant
UF Forest Ecology Lab
08.2021 - 12.2021
Transported students 20 miles weekly to lab location using a 12-passenger van
Logged miles after every trip
Crew Member
Southwest Conservation Corps
05.2021 - 08.2021
Carried 50lbs+ of equipment for 6+ miles in elevations of 10,000ft or more
Camped in remote locations for 8 days at a time with a crew of 8
Worked in inclement weather including rain, hail, temperatures below 40F, and temperatures above 80F
Helped build and maintain 15+ miles of trails using pick mattock, mcleod, loppers, and Pulaski
Hydrology Assistant
Friends of the Wekiva River
12.2020 - 05.2021
Conducted independent research
Graphed rainfall and groundwater levels from 9 different aquifers in Central Floridian Aquifer System
Compared spring discharge to human water consumption to evaluate potential impact
Presented research at Valencia College Research Symposium and Friends of The Wekiva Board Meeting
Education
Bachelor of Science in Botany - Botany
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.2024
Associates of Arts in General Studies - General Studies
Valencia College
Orlando, FL
04.2021
Certification
Health and Safety Institute: Adult First Aid and CPR Certification - May 22, 2024
Timeline
Wilderness Vegetation Technician
America Conservation Experience
05.2024 - Current
Laboratory Assistant I
Valencia College
10.2023 - Current
Butterfly Rainforest Production Assistant
UF FLMNH
08.2022 - 08.2023
Agricultural Assistant
UF World Crops Breeding Lab
05.2022 - 08.2022
Lab & Field Technician
UF Blueberry Breeding Lab
12.2021 - 08.2022
Student Assistant
UF Forest Ecology Lab
08.2021 - 12.2021
Crew Member
Southwest Conservation Corps
05.2021 - 08.2021
Hydrology Assistant
Friends of the Wekiva River
12.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Botany - Botany
University of Florida
Associates of Arts in General Studies - General Studies