About
Highly motivated undergraduate zoologist and GIS specialist with a strong foundation in wildlife conservation, spatial ecology, and habitat modeling. Proven ability in fieldwork, spatial analysis, and remote sensing, leveraging advanced tools like ArcGIS and Python to drive impactful research and public education initiatives. Eager to apply analytical prowess and conservation expertise to challenging roles in environmental science or geospatial analysis.
Work
Weber State University
|Undergraduate GIS & Ecology Research
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Summary
Conducted advanced GIS and ecological research, focusing on habitat suitability modeling and landscape connectivity to inform conservation strategies.
Highlights
Developed and applied habitat suitability models for cheetahs using ArcGIS and Python, integrating diverse environmental data including NDVI, slope, and land cover rasters.
Executed complex connectivity analyses to identify critical habitat corridors and quantify landscape fragmentation, providing data-driven insights for conservation planning.
Designed and conducted a comprehensive field study on wolf spider microhabitat preferences, utilizing pitfall trapping and environmental sensors to collect precise ecological data.
Performed rigorous statistical analyses using ANOVA and logistic regression to precisely assess environmental factors influencing wolf spider distribution and habitat effects.
Volunteer
Weber State University
|Geospatial Program Representative
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Summary
Represented and promoted the Geospatial program through engaging outreach and educational activities.
Highlights
Represented the Geospatial program at numerous school events, effectively promoting GIS careers and academic opportunities to prospective students.
Engaged over 100 students and educators through interactive demonstrations and discussions of geospatial technologies, enhancing program visibility and recruitment.
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
|Student Research Assistant – American White Pelican Project
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Summary
Contributed to critical wildlife research by assisting in pelican migration monitoring and data collection.
Highlights
Assisted in the capture, banding, and transmitter fitting of pelicans, directly contributing to migration monitoring efforts for a key conservation project.
Helped establish remote base camps and discreetly deployed traps, ensuring effective and ethical pelican tracking and data acquisition.
Conducted behavioral surveillance from blind stations and performed wildlife herding via kayak, supporting comprehensive data collection on pelican movements.
Cheetah Outreach Trust
|Animal Care and Wildlife Educator
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Summary
Provided direct animal care and delivered engaging public education programs at a leading wildlife conservation trust.
Highlights
Managed daily cheetah care, including feeding and enclosure maintenance, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and safety.
Led public tours and developed visitor education programs for hundreds of guests, enhancing awareness of cheetah conservation.
Supported cheetah encounter programs, balancing animal safety protocols with memorable guest experiences to maximize educational impact.
Contributed to fundraising efforts that generated thousands of dollars, directly supporting conservation outreach initiatives.
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
|Nature Trail Volunteer
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Summary
Delivered engaging wildlife education and outreach programs to diverse audiences as part of a highly selective volunteer team.
Highlights
Led interactive wildlife education sessions for over 1,000 visitors, effectively showcasing small animals and native species to enhance public engagement.
Supported the ZooMobile outreach team, reaching hundreds of individuals by visiting schools, hospitals, and community centers to expand conservation education.
Collaborated effectively within a highly competitive team of 125 volunteers, demonstrating strong teamwork and commitment to conservation objectives.
Education
Weber State University
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B.S.
Zoology
Courses
Minor in Geospatial Studies
Certificate in Geospatial Analysis
Cañada College
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Associate of Science
Biology
Skills
GIS
ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, LiDAR, Raster Calculator, ModelBuilder, Georeferencing.
Programming
Python, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, arcpy, R.
Remote Sensing
Raster analysis, Terrain modeling, Vegetation and cover interpretation.
Field Skills
Wildlife surveys, Microhabitat sampling, Vegetation and soil monitoring, Statistical analysis.