My Career Journey: From the Field to the Forest to the Future
I'm thrilled to bring a diverse portfolio of experiences to the table, and I'm eager to collaborate with those committed to innovation, excellence, and social responsibility.
My journey across various industries, teams, and organizational cultures has been both enlightening and challenging, shaping me into a versatile professional and collaborator. Through hard work, significant team wins, and valuable lessons, I've honed my skills and found where I truly excel.
Professional Timeline
The Early Years: Field Biologist
I began my career as a field biologist, partnering with universities, nonprofits, and governmental bodies across the globe—from Central America and Africa to Australia and isolated regions of Alaska. During this time, I honed my skills in cross-cultural collaboration and adaptive problem-solving, while executing scientifically rigorous research and fulfilling managerial and regulatory roles in challenging environments.
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The Public Service Chapter: U.S. Forest Service
During and after graduate school, I worked with the U.S. Forest Service, acquiring crucial program management skills in both Washington, D.C., and Montana. This experience taught me how to engage with top-tier Federal Government officials, shape public policy, and understand its real-world impact. Concurrently, I served as a wildland firefighter and Fire Information Officer during a significant wildfire season in Montana, appeared on national news, oversaw a program encompassing recreation, mining, and grazing at a ranger district, and contributed to reports for the Wildlife, Fisheries, and Rare Plants program at the regional level.
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The Tech Transition: Seattle, WA
After returning to Seattle, I shifted into technology consulting, refining my skills in sales and customer success. While at Amazon Web Services (AWS), I managed enterprise accounts in Government and Education, guiding them through the complexities of cloud computing adoption and growth. Post-AWS, I managed Amazon as a client, spearheading their adoption of a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service solution for tax-advantaged employee commuter benefits. These roles paved the way for my current focus on AI-driven service delivery.
