prepare barnacle sample for microcomputed tomography "UCT"
run UCT samples under supervision of PhD student
quantified morphologigal differences between samples in Image Jay software
Social Media Content Manager
02.2022 - Current
Optimized social media content for maximum engagement and reach.
Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.
Researched relevant industry trends to develop engaging, topical social media content.
Boosted reach by creating digital content, managing scheduling, maintaining social media accounts and reporting analytics to measure engagement.
Photographer
Mitchell Moments Photography
09.2012 - Current
Managed my own photography business
Training in advanced editing techniques such as adobe photoshop, lightroom, and Adobe premier
Workshop training in natural light, speedlights, and strobes photography
Specialization in Macrophotography for fieldwork and entomology
specialized training in drone and ariel landscape photography
Student Research Volunteer
Yosemite National Park
06.2022 - 07.2022
documented insect locality and other identifying information
collected pollinating insects and identiifed to species
stunned specimens and live released
Student Volunteer at the Bohart Museum
Bohart Museum
01.2022 - 04.2022
Organized, pinned, and sorted insect collections
Prepared insect specimens for hydration or pinning
Cleaned and restored specimens
Help at outreach events
Animal Behaviorist
10.2014 - 01.2020
Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for clients.
Planned and facilitated needs-based professional learning tools, resources and educational materials to enhance effectiveness of implemented training and understanding of the pets behavioral patterns
Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcome for the pet
worked alongside other behaviorist and trainers to utilize new methods of training
Shelter Volunteer
Front Street Animal Shelter
03.2018 - 08.2019
Arranged transport for kittens to the spay and neuter clinic
Coordinated foster family kitten intake and drop-off
Assisted with the TNR program
Student Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Medical Center Natomas
05.2018 - 05.2019
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
Mendocino Spay and Neuter Clinic Student Volunteer
University Of California Davis
03.2019 - 03.2019
Supported the vet students and vets by intaking patients, collecting patient forms and scribing during the 3 day spay and neuter clinic in Covello
I provided care and support for patients pre-op and post-op
I administered vaccinations and flea/tick/worming preventative in accordance to the patients charts
I assisted with spay and neuter surgery preparation
Shelter Volunteer
Front Street Animal Shelter
01.2018 - 03.2019
provided administrative support in scheduling appointments for animals needing to see the vet, organizing foster documents, and helping arrange transport for kittens to the spay and neuter clinic
Student Veterinary Assistant - Foal Team ICU
UC Davis School Of Veterinary Medicine
01.2014 - 06.2014
Practosed safet standards and
Maintained clean and safe stables
Adminstered medication as scheduled
Education
Bachelor of Science - Entomology
University of California Davis
Davis, California
06.2025
Skills
Insect pinning
entomological field capture methods
DSLR Photography
Purification methods
Plant and animal dissection
PCR analysis
Gel electrophoresis
Cell culture techniques
Titrations
Cell staining
Preparation of wet mounts
Compound and dissecting microscopes
Equipment calibration
Equine & livestock handling
Microsoft office
R statistical software
Adobe Photoshop
Lightroom
Timeline
Volunteer Undergraduate Research Assistant
Duke University
08.2023 - Current
Student Research Volunteer
Yosemite National Park
06.2022 - 07.2022
Social Media Content Manager
02.2022 - Current
Student Volunteer at the Bohart Museum
Bohart Museum
01.2022 - 04.2022
Mendocino Spay and Neuter Clinic Student Volunteer