Professional Experience

Tanana Chiefs Conference Operations and Maintenance Engineer
Remote Maintenance Worker (RMW) Supervisor		 Fairbanks, Alaska
June 2021 – Present

Duties

  • Developing training materials for new remote maintenance workers and operators
  • Supporting village operators and tribal councils in navigating regulatory requirements
  • Conducting design reviews to ensure new facilities can be maintained in remote communities
  • Performing sanitary surveys for water treatment plants 
  • Providing technical assistance to water and wastewater operators across 235,000 square miles of Interior Alaska
  • Coordinating emergency response to water outages
AmeriCorps Skills Trainer, IT Service Member Sitka, Alaska
August 2020 – May 2021

Duties

  • Mentored youth and illustrated productive coping mechanisms
  • Supported fellow staff in maintaining a safe living environment for clients
  • Facilitated recreation facility for 50+ youth and maintained safe COVID precautions
  • Upgraded IT infrastructure and trained staff in utilizing new technology
  • Developed new and compiled existing Policies and Procedures for local nonprofit
  • Assisted in the development of Cyber Security trainings
Peace Corps Community Economic Development Volunteer Ataúro, Timor-Leste
October 2019 – March 2020 (Evacuated)

Duties

  • Taught English classes to 30 adult/youth students two times per week
  • Trained local tour guides and tourism coordinators to further develop tourism on the island
  • Trained local vendors to market cultural activities to tourists and resorts
  • Facilitated communication and meetings between the local transportation and tourism association
  • Mentored youth on interview and resume writing techniques
  • Taught healthy washing and social distancing practices to alleviate fears regarding COVID-19
Plan Design Construct (PDC) Engineers
(Now a RESPEC company)		 Civil EIT (Engineer-In-Training) Fairbanks, Alaska
May 2018 – June 2019

Duties

  • Designed utilities for extreme arctic regions
  • Performed construction administration
  • Researched new market sectors
  • Developed informational graphics for internal and external use
  • Operated survey equipment in the field to develop a digital 3D surface
Lifewater Engineering Company Marketing Intern Fairbanks, Alaska
August 2015 – May 2018

Duties

  • Created web and print advertisements including slogan development, photography, and technical specification compilation
  • Used video cameras and Adobe editing software to create YouTube videos
  • Restructured client filing system to be more accessible and functional
  • Provided initial review of project designs
Sumitomo Metal Mining
now Northern Star Pogo Operations		 Environmental Intern Fairbanks, Alaska
May 2017 – April 2018

Duties

  • Conducted water quality sampling and data entry
  • Organized permits and regulations
  • Implemented new EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) software
  • Assisted in permit compliance operations
Alaska Alpine Designs Owner Fairbanks, Alaska
July 2016 – March 2018

Duties

  • Collaborated with clients to determine their needs and solutions
  • Created web-based designs based on clients’ needs
  • Designed solutions for engineering and housekeeping businesses, and local nonprofits
  • Maintained records of project finances and milestones
Fairbanks North Star Borough Lifeguard 1 Fairbanks, Alaska
June 2014 – November 2016

Duties

  • Coached 40 youth at varying proficiency levels 4 times per week
  • Life-guarded open, lap, and private swims 4 times per week at multiple facilities
  • Tested water quality for patron safety
Chena Hot Springs Resort Summer Gardener Fairbanks, Alaska
May 2011 – August 2011

Duties

  • Cultivated open air and greenhouse gardens
  • Maintained appearance and health of vegetable and fruit gardens
  • Explained gardening techniques to visitors

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