Curriculum Vitae

Education

• Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Management

• • Portland State University, OR, Sept 2011 - Jun 2017

  • Dissertation: "Ecosystem recovery in oligohaline tidal wetlands of the Columbia River Estuary"

  • GPA: 4.00

• M.S. in Environmental Science

• • Portland State University, OR, Sept 2008 - Jun 2011

  • Thesis: "Riparian wetland response to livestock exclusion in the Lower Columbia River Basin"

  • GPA: 3.97

• B.S. in Environmental Science

• • Oregon State University, OR, Graduated: Sept 2005

  • GPA: 3.92

Professional Experience

Senior Research Scientist, Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership, June 2019-Current

• Led comprehensive ecological monitoring and research in the Lower Columbia River Estuary, addressing water quality, carbon dynamics, sea level rise, and salmon habitat restoration.

• Utilized advanced UAV remote sensing and software proficiency in Tableau, ArcGIS, R, and Python for data management and analysis.

• Managed budgets up to $2 million and directed a multidisciplinary team.

Research Scientist, Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership, May 2017- June 2019

• Managed Ecosystem Monitoring and Action Effectiveness Monitoring Programs, enhancing ecological data collection.

• Contributed to wetland and riverine restoration design, water quality analysis, and project management.

Ecological Specialist, Independent Consultant, June 2008 – June 2017

• Offered expert consultation in wetland and riparian restoration, advanced data analysis, and technical proficiency in GPS/RTK and GIS.

• Successfully acquired funding and ensured regulatory compliance.

Monitoring Specialist, Scappoose Bay Watershed Council, June 2009 – Sept 2011

• Led field data collection, team management, and collaborative restoration efforts.

• Engaged with local communities and conducted data analysis and mapping.

Professional Expertise & Qualifications

• Skills: Project Management, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Analysis, Ecological Research, Data Interpretation, Client Management, Remote Team Leadership and Management, Multidisciplinary Team Leadership, Communication, Stakeholder Relations 

• Certifications: FAA Commercial UAV Pilot License, CPR and First Aid (American Red Cross), Wilderness First Aid

• Professional Development: Pursuing Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Training

• Software Proficiency:

– Comprehensive expertise with MS Office Suite, MS Teams, and Project, as well as Freedcamp for project management and team collaboration.

– Advanced skills in ArcGIS and Google Earth for geospatial analysis, along with Pix4D for UAV sensor data analysis and mapping.

– Proficient in R and Python for data interpretation and analysis, complemented by Tableau for data visualization.

– Experienced in using Topcon, Magnet, and Trimble RTK/GPS for precision surveying and mapping tasks.

– Familiarity with HOBO, YSI, and Extech for water and soil monitoring, ensuring accurate environmental data collection.

– Additional proficiency in Adobe Suite for document and graphic design, enhancing communication and presentation capabilities.

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