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Education

Lincoln, NE
Masters of Entomology, In Progress

Fairfax, Va
B.S. Biology, 2010

Loudoun, Va
A.A.S Horticulture Technology

Additional Education/Training

Crop Sciences Certificate of Professional Development, In Progress, 2012

Master Gardener
Plant Sciences Extension, 2011

Professional Employment

Confidential (April 2010-present)
• To ensure the health of all invertebrate species maintained in exhibit while educating the public on the important role of invertebrates in our community..
• Responsibilities include: insect husbandry; local insect taxonomy; curation; database management; supervising students, interns, and volunteers; conducting workshops on pollinating insects; assisting in
the design and creation of invertebrate exhibits and displays; researching husbandry techniques for various beetles, mantids, orthopetreds, and lepidoptera species; working with other zoos, museums, and botanical gardens on insect rearing techniques; collecting local insects for display;
designing educational materials for public; maintain billing and budget of purchased insects; animal record keeping in accordance with Association of Zoos and Aquariums standards; creating integrated pest management procedures for horticultural staff; day-to-day logistics of maintaining a rearing lab facility.

Confidential, Washington, DC.
(August 2007-October 2009)
• Assisted with research to gather population data for Mosquito Map, a biodiversity mapping project and was able to participate in GIS training courses to enhance mapping skills. Prepared and organized specimens within the Armigeries Genus and successfully integrated them into the collection. Using highly detailed microscopy, photographed all type larval slides and adults to serve as a valuable research tool for properly identifying specimens. Acquired valuable experience with meeting project deadlines, working independently, and various scientific research methods while working in the largest mosquito collection in the world.

Confidential, Washington, DC.
(June 2006-March 2008)
• Assisted with preparing specimens from various insect orders and created detailed labels. Learned how to dissect specimens and gained knowledge relating to insect morphology and identification.

Naturalist Instructor, Claude Moore Park, Loudoun County, VA (June 2005- April 2010)
• Developed and led classes, scouting badges, interpretative hikes, camps, and field trips with an environmental focus. Demonstrated strong ability to teach to a large variety of ages and scientific backgrounds. Helped conduct biodiversity surveys of park wildlife and assisted in overall maintenance.

Volunteer Work

Farm Apprentice, Earth Dance Farms, Ferguson, MO (April 2011-Present)

Provided Integrated Pest Management consulting, created pest key for volunteers
Participated in harvest days and collected vegetables for CSA service.

Confidential. (July 2010-July 2011)
• Assisted with gathering donations, site determination, specimen collections, and processing for the
invertebrate component of a bioblitz held in Creve Coeur Park in Missouri.

Confidential, MO. (September 2010)
• Led teams in 2010 Forest Park Bioblitz to sample biodiversity of lepidopetrans present in Historic Forest Park and identified specimens.

Confidential (April 2009-September 2009)
• Led workshop series on the proper method of mounting lepidopetra for display and curation..
• Helped curate 3,200 specimens for future use.

Outreach and Education

Workshops
(Taught with powerpoint and hands on displays)
Confidential, “How to properly mount specimens for display”(September 2010)
Confidential, “Identifying insects of the night”(October 2010)
Confidential, Wheaton, MD, “How to properly mount specimens for display”(June 2009)
Confidential, Sterling, VA, “How to identify plant gull insects” (June 2008)
Confidential, Sterling, VA, “Identification of aquatic larva” (April 2006, 2007, 2008)
Confidential, Sterling, VA, “Whats underneath us? Soil Arthropod ID” (March 2007)

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