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2024 - 2025 Site Supervisor; Polar Field Services; Greenland, Arctic - Summit Scientific Research Station (seasonal/contractual)
2015 - 2023 Lead Logistics Specialist; United States Antarctic Program; Antarctica - McMurdo, Palmer & Amundsen-Scott South Pole Scientific Research Stations (seasonal/contractual)
2021 - 2022 Teacher Librarian; Bozeman School District #7; Bozeman, Montana, United States
2019 - Present Naturalist and Guide; National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions; Antarctica & Alaska (seasonal/contractual)
2014 - 2015 Teacher; The American School of Asuncion; Paraguay, South America
2012 - 2013 Adjunct Instructor; Outdoor Adventures Program - Indiana University; Bloomington, Indiana, United States
2008 - 2012 Head of Theatre & 1st Grade Teacher; Shanghai Community International School; Shanghai, China
2006 - 2008 Teacher in IBO World School; Lincoln Community School; Ghana, West Africa
2003 - 2006 Boat Captain; Jenny Lake Boating; Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States (four summer seasons)
2004 - 2005 Aviation Administrative Assistant; Jackson Hole Aviation, LLC; Jackson, Wyoming, United States
2004 - 2006 Children’s Program Coordinator; Teton Literacy Center; Jackson, Wyoming, United States
2003 - 2013 Protected Species Observer; National Marine Fisheries Service, Coastwise Consulting, Inc.; U.S. Oceans (contractual)
2003 - 2003 White Water Rafting Guide; Sands Wild Water River Trips; Jackson, Wyoming, United States
2002 - 2002 Sea Kayaking Guide; Coastal Kayaking; Bar Harbor, Maine, United States
2001 - 2002 Whale Naturalist; Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company; Bar Harbor, Maine, United States
1999 - 2001 Teacher; Philadelphia School District; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1996 - 1998 Airport Service Agent; Animas Ground Services; Durango, Colorado, United States
1993 - 1995 Flight Attendant; USAir; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Education
Library Media Graduate Certification - Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana
M.S.Ed. Master of Science in Education, Interdisciplinary Studies - State University of New York, Buffalo, New York
Theatre and Shakespeare - Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) London, England
Elementary Teacher Certification - Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado
B.A. Bachelor of Art Degree - Radio and Television; Minor: Fine Arts; Certification: Film Studies - Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses and Accreditations
Wilderness First Responder – NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute
Leave No Trace Master Educator - NOLS
Ocean Search and Rescue – Alaska Marine Safety Education Association
Antarctica Firefighter - NFPA 600:Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades
U.S. Merchant Marine Master Captain up to 50 tons - License #1086139
Powerboat Level 2 (trained in Antarctica) - Royal Yachting Association
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Guide – Maine License #118671
National Geographic Certified Field Educator - National Geographic
Protected Species Observer - RPS for Seismic Mitigation BOEM NTL 2016-G02
Teacher – Wyoming Department of Education Licensed and Certified K-6, Library Media K-12
Teacher – Montana Office of Public Instruction Licensed and Certified K-8, Library Media K-12
Training and Certifications
Equipment Operator: Case M4K Forklift, Caterpillar IT28 & 930 & 953 Track Loader, Caterpillar 277 & 287 Skid Loader/Skid Steer, Foremost Delta (passenger & cargo), Skytrak 10054 Telescopic Forklift, Landoll Bendi
Vessel Operator: Zodiac, SOLAS 4.8 (rescue boat by Willard Marine), RHIB 500HP (30ft custom-built for the Southern Ocean)
PADI Open Water Diver certification
FEMA IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System (EMI)
FEMA IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (EMI)
Eppley Institute for Parks & Public Lands: Basic Foundations of Interpretation, How to Prepare an Interpretive Program, Introduction to Resource Protection, Knowing & Connecting to Your Audience, Roving and Informal Interpretation, Interpretive Talk 2.0, and Fundamentals in Interpretation Certificate
Radio Communication: Daily Work and Emergency (WFR + USAP + Polar Field)
Board of Directors
Blue Slipper Theatre; Livingston, Montana, USA
East West Theatre; Shanghai, China
Zuloo Productions; Shanghai, China
Africa Volunteer Corps; Tanzania, Africa