Resume
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
2022 -
Urban Beekeeper
Denver, CO
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Enhanced Hive Health: Managed honey beehives across 35 client sites and private yards, implementing cyclical maintenance practices that improved hive health by over 60%, contributing to environmental sustainability and local biodiversity.
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Client Relationship Management: Acted as the primary liaison for a diverse portfolio of client accounts, providing comprehensive support from onboarding to contract renewals. This emphasis on strong relationship-building resulted in high client satisfaction and retention rates.
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Collaborative Conservation Efforts: Worked internally to develop expertise in wild bee conservation and urban greening initiatives. Collaborated with teams to align these initiatives with broader environmental sustainability goals, contributing to impactful ecological outcomes.
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Strategic Communication: Designed and implemented new communication strategies that increased client and community engagement. Successfully mobilized diverse stakeholders through strategic engagement initiatives, driving meaningful participation and commitment towards shared conservation goals.
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Project Management: Managed logistics and coordinated international teams for various activities, including harvest, extraction, data collection, and product fulfillment. Demonstrated effective project management skills that ensured smooth operations and successful project outcomes.
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Educational Outreach: Conducted educational workshops on pollinators, honeybees, and urban greening for adults, youth programs, and community garden partners. Enhanced community knowledge and engagement, fostering a deeper connection to environmental stewardship.
2022
Community Insights Representative
Denver, CO
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Data-Driven Program Improvements: Utilized service data to recommend programmatic changes, leading to enhanced food procurement strategies, social programs, and partnership strategies that improved service delivery and community impact.
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Volunteer Training and Recruitment: Conducted bi-monthly trainings and webinars for volunteers, partner agencies, and peer-user groups. Collaborated with the volunteer team to recruit and train volunteers, ensuring a well-prepared and motivated volunteer workforce.
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Educational Material Development: Developed training materials and communication tools for outreach best practices, marketing support, client intake updates, and program improvements. This showcased instructional design and effective communication abilities that enhanced overall program effectiveness.
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Operational Support: Assisted with operational and logistical functions for direct-service programs, serving 2,334 unique individuals. Provided on-site launch support, routine check-ins, compliance checks, technical assistance, and troubleshooting to ensure partner agency success.
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Enhanced Community Engagement: Conducted trainings and webinars that enhanced community engagement and program improvement. Supported volunteers and partner agencies in effectively serving their communities, contributing to the overall mission of the Food Bank.
Denver, CO
2021
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Native Seed Management: Collected, stored, processed, and distributed native seeds for restoration mixes, contributing to the protection and improvement of ecosystems within Grand Teton National Park.
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Technical Assistance: Offered technical assistance in erosion prevention, hydrological restoration, fence building, and trail maintenance to the Forest Service. This supported the successful implementation of conservation projects on public lands.
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Cultivated and nurtured strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, local community groups, and environmental organizations. Facilitated collaborative efforts in support of conservation initiatives.
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Innovative Restoration Techniques: Implemented new restoration techniques to address specific resource challenges, supporting proactive public lands campaigns. Contributed to the long-term sustainability and health of public lands.
2020 -2021
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Volunteer Program Management: Established and managed a volunteer program that redirected 77,000 lbs. of surplus produce to food banks. Demonstrated leadership and community mobilization skills that significantly enhanced food distribution efforts.
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Social Media Strategy: Enhanced social media communication strategies, resulting in a 60% increase in followers and engagement. Demonstrated effective outreach and storytelling abilities that amplified the organization's mission and impact.
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Grant Acquisition: Secured a $10,000 grant to expand local cooking and nutrition education programs for school-aged children by writing and submitting a successful grant proposal. This funding enabled the organization to broaden its educational initiatives.
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Cultural Partnerships: Cultivated partnerships with immigrant and refugee organizations, providing culturally appropriate food assistance education. Significantly enhanced resource accessibility and community inclusion.
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Community Resource Promotion: Promoted the utilization of community resources by facilitating presentations and trainings with community partners. Designed and administered outreach materials for partner agencies, and compiled statewide data to expand the app platform's geographic capacity. Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills to enhance community engagement.
2019
Recycling, Education, and Quality Assurance
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Comprehensive Waste Audit: Conducted a comprehensive waste audit of the Indiana Government Center, which broadened campus understanding of recyclable materials. Introduced pre-consumer composting in the cafeteria and instituted campus-wide multi-bin waste stations, significantly improving waste management practices.
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Database Development: Developed an extensive database documenting municipal curbside recycling programs statewide, streamlining access to recycling resources for both communities and individuals. This enhanced public engagement and participation in recycling programs.
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Database Management: Oversaw the review, management, and enhancement of recycling and drop-off location databases. Improved public accessibility and usability of vital information, facilitating better resource utilization.
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Community Support: Provided support to schools, non-profits, and local communities in establishing and maintaining recycling education programs. Fostered grassroots sustainable practices through engaging and informative educational programs.
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Educational Content Creation: Created and delivered educational games, quizzes, and materials to engage students and adults in lessons covering vermicomposting, water pollution, and electronic recycling at summer day camps, the Indiana State Fair, and conferences. This promoted environmental awareness and sustainable behaviors.
2019
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International Plastic Pollution Research: Conducted comprehensive research on international plastic pollution, which served as the foundation for the organization’s advocacy efforts. Analyzed data and trends to produce insightful reports that highlighted the severity and impact of plastic pollution on global ecosystems.
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Strategic Communications: Created a variety of communication and advocacy materials, including blogs, social media posts, opinion pieces, and press releases. These materials effectively conveyed the urgency of addressing plastic pollution, engaged a wide audience, and successfully advanced our campaign objectives.
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Campaign Engagement and Support: Actively participated in various campaigns by joining collective meetings, providing valuable insights, and supporting event and fundraiser coordination. This involvement ensured the seamless execution of campaign strategies and strengthened community engagement.
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Advocacy Impact: Leveraged research findings and strategic communication to influence public opinion and policy on plastic pollution. Contributed to the successful advancement of FoE’s campaigns, driving meaningful change towards reducing plastic waste and promoting environmental sustainability.
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Education
2016-2020
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies; Honors
Minor: Human Communications and Organizational Leadership
Indianapolis, Indiana
Relevant Courses include:
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Design for Livable Cities
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Geographic Information System Mapping
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Global Food Politics
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Communication & Social Responsibility
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Interpersonal Communication.
Activities & Societies:
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Butler University Green Council; Council Member
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Butler University Food Recovery Network; Recovery Leader
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Kappa Kappa Gamma Mu Chapter; Philanthropy board
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Butler University Science, Technology, and Society (S.T.E.S) Connect Club; Field Trip Coordinator
Spring 2019
Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Completed an internship in environmental activism examining international plastic pollution and advocating for corporate divestment
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Participated in eco-psychology and social change multi-day workshops with Eshana Bragg, PhD
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Explored various methods of environmental activism through the frameworks and tactics implemented in the Northern Rivers region that successfully prevented the expansion of coal seam gas drilling, identifying the motivations of youth climate activists, and meeting with protestors taking non-violent direct action against the logging and mining industries in Tasmania
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Analyzed Aboriginal land ethic in an immersive camping trip led by Bundjalung elders who shared knowledge of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal cultures and customs
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Created a toolbox to document effective environmental actions on personal, community, and structural/political levels
2018
Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Tuscan Culture and Cuisine: The History and Culture of the Mediterranean Diet
Florence, Italy
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Examined Italian gastronomy through historical, cultural, and social influences of the Tuscan diet
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Acquired base knowledge of diet, lifestyle, and nutrition to understand the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
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Focused on geographical regions in order to study terroirs and the associated practices of the region that help foster good health for people and planet
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Identified new strategies to foster and maintain the Italian food tradition with consideration to the Slow Food movement and agritourism
Strengths
Personality
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Protagonist ENFJ-A Personality (Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging, and Assertive)
Skills
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Social Media & Scheduling
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Microsoft Office and G Suite
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CRM Platforms
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Canva
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Fostering Teamwork and Collaboration
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Building Collaborative Relationships
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Written, Digital, and Print Communication
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Public Speaking
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Customer Orientation
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Analytical, Forward, and Conceptual Thinking
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Throroughness
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Flexibility and Adaptability
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Postive Mental Attitude