

Demonstrated exceptional customer service and product knowledge, as well as collaboration and leadership skills, in overseeing various departments and projects within the store as well as pursuing a bachelor's degree in zoology, a minor in geospatial studies, and a certificate of proficiency in geospatial analysis at Weber State University. I am passionate about wildlife conservation and have coordinated fundraising projects and conducted research on wildlife tracking. I aim to combine my sales and customer service skills with my zoology and geospatial expertise to make a positive impact on the environment and society.
- Participated in a research project focused on wildlife conservation and management for the American White Pelican.
- Responsible for unloading, transporting, and strategically placing metal foot-hold traps for pelican monitoring.
- Utilized careful techniques to discreetly set traps, minimizing the impact they had visually on the pelican population.
- Collaborated with a team to establish a remote base camp, allowing for continuous monitoring of trap sites.
- Demonstrated patience and diligence during extended periods of surveillance to observe pelican behavior.
- Engaged in proactive conservation efforts by kayaking on the water, strategically guiding pelicans towards trap locations to facilitate successful capture and monitoring.
- Ready to assist in the capture, banding, and placement of backpack transmitters on caught pelicans to aid in tracking.
- Played an integral role in collecting and storing traps at the end of each day, ensuring their proper maintenance.
- Contributed to the broader goal of wildlife preservation by actively engaging in hands-on conservation efforts.
- Utilized ArcGIS to handle incoming data streams.