Professional Experiences

Field Geologist

Rangefront Geological (September 2020 - Present)

Elko, Nv. - Working with a crew in the remote backcountry for 10+ days at a time navigating with GPS and maps for Mine Claim Staking, systematically collecting soil samples, and building fences to secure old mine shafts and adits. Oversee and report routine site activities as field crew supervisor. Communicate with the client to provide updates on project progress, supported by GPS data and photo documentation. Ensure field work is being done safely and that best management practices are implemented. Prepare daily reports. Often utilize ATVs to gain access to remote sites and work 10-12 hour days in the field carrying >50 lbs. Developed skills in processes related to Exploration Geology and Gold Mine Claim Procedures.

Assignment Editor

ABC36 - WTVQ (April 2020 - August 2020)

Lexington, Ky. - Responsible for managing a team of reporters covering local news stories in a fast-paced environment. Produce and edit digital content for the station’s web page and social media outlets. Work with bureau chiefs, correspondents, contributors, and producers to gather and confirm developing news stories for broadcast content. Monitor all news outlets, scanners for breaking news to coordinate logistics and dispatch reporters to sites across central and eastern Kentucky.

Floor Director

ABC36 - WTVQ (January 2020 - April 2020)

Lexington, Ky. - Coordinated on-air talent and guests for live evening news broadcasts and lifestyle programs. Consulted the director on production logistics by planning the coordination of moving camera parts, technical equipment, and the on-air talent. Operated studio cameras, audio control board, prompter, and developed expertise in Chyron Graphics.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of New Hampshire (August 2019 - January 2020)

Durham, NH - Instructed labs for an Introductory Geology course (ESCI 401: Dynamic Earth) in the UNH Earth Sciences department. Mentored ~40 students weekly and developed 10 lectures of which I delivered. Led classroom discussion, guided local field trips, demonstrated how to use various field-based tools and equipment, and developed supplementary teaching materials and visual aids. Scheduled and maintained regular office hours and instructional periods. Systematically evaluated student assignments and returned them in accordance with established deadlines. 

Fishmonger

Taylor Lobster Co. (June 2019 - September 2019)

Kittery, ME - Trained in selection, handling, gutting/boning/filleting, displaying and selling fish from the northern Atlantic. Responsible for receiving, sorting/grading lobsters, wholesale orders, and customer service.

Research Technician

Kentucky Geological Survey - Earth Analysis Research Laboratory (October 2018 - April 2019)

Lexington, Ky. - Developed and initiated a systematic operation for going through every individual sample of rock core and well cuttings stored in the facility and determining its preservation and archival needs before integrating it’s data in the new online database. At the Earth Analysis Research Library (EARL), the mandated repository for oil and gas well cutting and documents for Kentucky, I also helped organize and facilitate community outreach events with local schools and industry professionals. Established skills in data management, warehouse logistics, and community outreach.

Senior Adventure Guide

Boone Creek Outdoors (August 2017 - September 2018)

Lexington, Ky. - Course and educational program development for zipline canopy tours along the Kentucky River for guests of all ages. Routinely lead groups of 10+ while implementing high standards of safety and rescue. Mitigated physical risk by inspecting safety equipment and demonstrating operational use to guests. Managed emotional risk by effectively communicating with participants and creating a welcome, fun, and safe social environment while on the course. Developed skills in zipline course and trail maintenance, safety and rescue training, and acquired high ropes challenge course certification (ACCT).

Soil Scientist & OUtdoor recreation planner

GSA GeoCorp - Bureau of Land Management (May 2016 - September 2016)

Fairbanks, AK - Based at the Eastern Interior Field Office (EIFO) in Fairbanks, I coordinated outdoor recreation management plans as they appealed to soil and watershed conservation management practices with a team in the White Mountains National Recreation Area (WMNRA), Steese National Conservation Area, and Birch and Beaver National Wild Scenic Rivers. I wrote an Environmental Assessment report that proposed safely developing a new trail to Mt. Prindle in accordance with soil erosion and watershed sedimentation mitigations. I assisted engineers with surveying projects to develop a detailed digital elevation analysis using differential leveling at various field sites. I worked with hydrologists on Jack Wade Creek for mining reclamation efforts by installing a solar gage station and manually collecting water quality and cross-sectional data for the stream. I assisted a waste and hazardous material scientist to formulate plans for reclaiming streams adjacent to abandoned gold mining operations. I worked with a fire specialist to coordinate an Alaska Fire Service Crew at Fort Egbert in Eagle to mitigate the intense wildfire risk by implementing a controlled tree and debris removal. During this time, I also managed the efforts of an SCA (Student Conservation Association) Trail Crew to control erosion on several hiking and ATV trails in the WMNRA. Utilizing my advanced understanding of soil science and hydrology, we were able to identify at-risk zones in the local watersheds and use heavy machinery and backcountry tools to control and protect those areas by employing senior trail design practices to prevent turbid water from entering the drainage system and potentially impacting the delicate fish habitat and water quality. These practices included building rolling grade dips, outsloping, and properly aligning switchbacks. I also helped our team maintain the main road running through the WMNRA, Nome Creek Road, by utilizing heavy machinery and power tools to lay and grade fresh gravel. I went on a two-week backcountry expedition that consisted of floating down the Birch and Beaver Wild Scenic Rivers to record any sites that displayed signs of excessive human activity, large and abandoned mining materials, and potential cultural sites that might require further preservation and verify there was no illegal recreational activity occurring without permits. I acquired basic carpentry skills during the construction and restoration of various backcountry public structures. 

Student Researcher

Pioneer Paleolimnology Lab - UK Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences (January 2016 - September 2017)

Lexington, Ky. - Describing the paleolimnology and river geomorphology of east African watersheds and downstream portions of the Amazonian basin. Project methods utilize various GIS and remote sensing softwares. Duties involve interpreting XRF elemental analyses and performing LECO and coulometric processes for extracting carbon compositions and integrating geochronological and magnetic susceptibility values for interpretation. I presented a poster for my research on a subwatershed in the Amazon basin at an undergraduate research conference.

Data Entry Specialist

Kentucky Geological Survey - Oil and Gas Division (January 2015 - May 2015)

Lexington, Ky. - Organizing and entering data by digitizing well logs and documents for developing a comprehensive online database in the Oil and Gas department.The publicly accessible repository provides subsurface geologic data and energy resource information that is utilized by industry experts for resource exploration and development and by government agencies to enforce environmental protection regulations.