Conducted comprehensive literature reviews on peer-reviewed research and precedent projects to inform design strategies and academic publications

Identified gaps in existing research and proposed innovative questions to advance discourse on sustainable and resource-conscious design

Developed visual communication techniques, including conceptual and technical drawing styles, to enhance project presentations

Conducted an on-site visit and engaged with garden caretakers of Columbus Museum of Art’s Collection at The Pizzuti to understand existing conditions, goals, and long-term vision for the redesign project of its garden

Researched native Ohio plant species through a local nursery visit to inform sustainable planting strategies and ecological design decisions

Developed and executed a comprehensive design presentation for museum staff

Compiled a detailed plant order based on curated selections and prepared the site for installation

Led and coordinated volunteer efforts during garden planting and performed general site maintenance to ensure successful establishment

Documented the design-build process through video and produced an edited final presentation to showcase project outcomes and celebrate collaborative efforts

Performed various gardening tasks, including bed preparation, layout and planting, pruning, watering, weeding, and fertilizing

Assisted in the care and maintenance of plant materials and gardens on the grounds, and in the greenhouse

Inspected plant materials for damage, disease, pests, etc.

Operated grounds maintenance equipment such as off-road vehicles, edgers, blowers, the bobcat, and a variety of gardening tools such as pruners, hoes, shovels, etc.

Led and supervised weekly volunteer work session events

Assisted with fish community surveys and assessment of reintroduction of rare fish species; sampling methods included various forms of electrofishing (boat, tote barge, backpack), seining, snorkeling, and benthic trawls

Took part in the reintroduction and translocation of rare and/or Ohio-listed fish species; these projects have led to the down-listing of several species, including the formerly Ohio Threatened Tippecanoe Darter

Worked alongside various organizations including USFWS, Ohio Division of Wildlife, Ohio Department of Natural Areas and Preserves, PA Fish and Boat Commission, IN Department of Natural Resources, and multiple County Metro Park systems

Collected and set mosquito traps and synthesized data for the Franklin County Public Health Department

Identified and counted mosquito samples by species and sex for recorded data collection in order to inform county-wide pesticide measures

Investigated sites in Franklin County, Ohio, for mosquito larvae via water sampling and applied the appropriate measure of larvicide where necessary

Communicated and built relationships with residents of Franklin County and helped educate the community regarding the life cycle of mosquitoes for prevention, as well as on public health guidelines for pesticides

Performed topographical and vegetation surveys to create a comprehensive section drawing of a riparian zone located in the ecological restoration site

Utilized GPS and GIS technologies in order to delineate anthropogenic and natural features to capture the range of variability in the site’s ecological structure

Prepared the restoration site through the physical removal of invasive species and monocultures, as well as through the application of erosion control methods

Collected, processed, and planted native seeds in addition to out-planting woody vegetation to restore diversity of the site’s ecological structure and function

Graded student discussions and projects throughout the semester in a timely manner

Provided detailed feedback to students to support academic success through Office Hours and assignment comments

Led Student Assistant meetings with the course professor to improve class policies, grading methods, and communication with students