Erin Rittenhouse

Accomplished Program Coordinator offering experience implementing new and innovative programs aimed at meeting the needs of consumers using leadership, resource management, and outreach program skills. Proven skills at building lasting relationships with customers and management staff.

• Costa Rica Animal Rescue and Conservation Volunteer, Alajuela, CR, Volunteer, 09/2022, Assisted with restoring native animals health and wellbeing, Coordinated care of animals with veterinarian staff and direct contact with animals, Worked with people from each continent, Cleaned and fed the animals on schedule, Cleared and brushed debris from trails and access points
• Delta Zeta Sorority, Radford, VA, Diversity Chair, Member, 10/2021- 05/2022, Integrated new ways of thinking and cultures within the chapter, Scheduled cultural awareness and volunteer events for the chapter in coordination with University Greek staff
• Silver Award, Loudoun, VA, Trails Program Coordinator, 08/2023, Award is given to individuals that are successful at their job and work well with their team, Finished 4.6 miles of trail for the Linear Parks and Trails program in 8 months
• Masters Program Board Of Studies, Msida, Malta, Student Representative, 01/2024 - 08/2024, Coordinated with University Advisory Board to address ongoing student academic and program concerns, Attended and contributed to meetings and provided feedback to university staff and students in Masters programs

• Master's Capstone Project, Msida, Malta, Researcher, 01/2024 - 07/2024, Conducted transect surveys for the Moorish Gecko in Malta, Collected information on species ecology, abundance, and distribution, Provided ArcGIS maps of projected distribution for the species, Present capstone to University professors and cohorts
• Senior Capstone Project, Radford, VA, Researcher, 01/2022 - 05/2022, Applied GIS knowledge and skills to study invasive plant spread, Constructed coverages along the California coast and how these plants have taken over the native plant population using various regression analysis and suitability models, Lead presentation that explored invasive plant issues, and ecological impacts of invasive plants
• Radford Amazonian Research Expedition (RARE) Case Study Program, Radford, VA, Case Study Researcher, 01/2020 - 03/2020, Conducted research on animal biodiversity using total stations and camera trips along the trails outside of the GIS Station in the Peruvian Amazon

• Volunteering
• Reading
• Nature and Wildlife
• Movies
• Outdoor trail exploration