SKILLS

Computer programs: Microsoft Office Suite, Rhino, CAD, VRay, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Logic,
GIS: ArcMap & QGIS


Other: Written and graphic communication, critical thinking, computer and hand drafting, managerial and teaching experience, adaptability, positivity, trained in nonviolent communication & CPR 


EDUCATION

M.L.A. 2020. Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI                                                                                                                      2017-2020
  • GPA 3.69
  • Olmstead Scholar Nominee, 2020
  • Dan Tuttle Scholarship, 2019-2020
  • Grad Thesis Show Manager, Sept. 2019-present
  • Architecture Model Shop Assistantship, Sept. 2017-present
  • Design Principles Teaching Assistant, Sept.-Dec.2019
  • Research Assistantship, June 2018-2019: Future of New England Dams
  • Research Assistantship, Jan. 2017-2019: Blackstone Stormwater Management Plan
  • Research Assistantship, July-August 2017: Microclimate Mapping, RI and NYC
Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN                                                                                                                                                    2015-2017
  • Appalachian Center for Craft, Woodworking: Furniture Design
B.A. cum laude. 2013. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Ecological Cultural Anthropology                                                                                                                                                               2010-2013
  • College Scholars Program
  • UTK Summer Research Grant 2012
  • IRB Human Research Subjects certification 2012
  • Thesis: “Community Attitudes on Natural Gas and Oil Extraction in the Cumberland Plateau”
  • Research presentation: “Community Attitudes and Information Sources about Natural Gas in Scott and Anderson Counties, TN,” APIEL (Appalachian Public Interest Environmental Law)  Conference, University of Tennessee School of Law, Knoxville, TN, Oct. 2013
Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA                                                                                                                                                                2009-2010
  • Freshman year at Cornell
  • Presidential Scholarship, Art Award and Music Award Scholarships
  • First Violin, Cornell Chamber Orchestra


ENVIRONMENTAL, AGRICULTURAL, AND LANDSCAPE EXPERIENCE

Blackstone River Watershed Stormwater Management Assistantship, RI                                                                                           Jan. 2017-present
   •.   Created a precedent document showcasing examples of urban stormwater management infrastructure
  • Attended City of Woonsocket, RI, town meetings for stormwater management discussions
  • Assisted professors in analysis of key locations for stormwater management interventions for the city of Woonsocket, RI
  • Assisted with grant writing
Future of Dams Research Assistantship, Providence, RI                                                                                                                            Jun. 2017-present
  • Involved with IRB-approved ethnographic research around community decision-making processes related to removal, preservation, and installation of fish passage for old dams
  • Attended tours and meetings with stakeholders about dam decision-making
  • Read and developed coding system for impact transcripts of 33 in-depth interviews
Microclimate Mapping of Union Square Park, New York, NY                                                                                                                  July-Aug. 2018
  • Mapped Market Square, Providence, RI, and Union Square Park, New York City, NY
  • Experimented with graphic representation techniques to illustrate readings of wind speed, temperature, humidity, and light taken over a week in July 2017
Under-construction, No-kill Animal Shelter, Smithville, TN                                                                                                              Summer 2017
  • Developed landscape design of one-acre property for 501(c)3 grassroots community organization
 Harmony Lane Goat Farm, Smithville, TN                                                                                                                                                      2016-2017
  • Worked as farm hand and farmers’ market representative
  • Assisted with goat births
University of Tennessee Summer Research Grant, Anderson and Scott Counties, TN                                                                  Summer 2012
  • Engaged in IRB-approved ethnographic research in east Tennessee coal country
  • Carried out surveys and mapping, interviewed community members for responses to economic, cultural, and environmental changes accompanying the area’s transition from coal to natural gas extraction
Beardsley Community Farm, Knoxville, TN                                                                                                                                                  2011-2013
  • Interned for Food-in-the-Fort inner-city fresh food program
  • cultivation of crops for downtown food pantry
  • Delegated farm tasks to volunteers and taught ag skills



CRAFT AND DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Graduate Thesis Show Manager                                                                                                                                                                       Jan. 2017-present   
   • HElped design the Landscape Arch. final thesis work exhibition
  • Plans disrupted due to COVID-19. We are workshopping ways to move the exhibition online
 
SEAFORM: Seaweed Biomaterials Exhibition, Milan Design Week 2020                                                                                                  Nov. 2019-present
   •.  Part of team that developed a proposal to represent RISD at Milan Design Week 2020 and was accepted
   •.  Worked to push & experiment with seaweed-based bioplastics for landscape use
 
Design Principles Teaching Assistant                                                                                                                                                            Sept.-Dec. 2019
   •   Helped oversee the Introductory Design Principles studio class in the MLA grad program at RISD
  • Discussed projects with students bi-weekly, and met with instructors weekly to discuss progress
 
RISD Bayard Ewing Building Model Shop Assistant                                                                                                                                    Jan. 2017-present
  • Oversee and teach all undergrad and grad architecture students woodshop safety
  • Assist with machine repair and general shop maintenance
 
Appalachian Center for Craft, Tennessee Tech University, Smithville, TN                                                                                        2015-2017
Wood Studio
  • Interpreted drafts; drafted original designs
  • Worked with machinery in full wood studio: produced box joints, hand-cut and machine-cut mortise and tenon joinery, splines, custom clamping jigs, brick lay, veneering, drawers, and cabinetry
  • Developed proficiency in technical drawing and drafting
  • Hand-crafted multiple pieces of furniture over three semesters
Metals Studio
  • Experienced in basic manipulating of metal: forming, filing, hand sawing, texturing, riveting, soldering, and wax-casting metal
3D Printing Training
  • Practiced in 3D printing, modeling software and use of machinery
Pioneer House of Letterpress and Design, Knoxville TN                                                                                                                        Nov. 2014-Aug. 2015
  • Managed online sales, website, and social media
  • Accessed letterpress machinery for personal projects
  • Designed window displays, assisted with gallery shows

MUSIC EXPERIENCE
Self-employed Fiddle/Violin Teacher, Player, Accompanist                                                                                                                      2012-present