Davis Endava

Experience

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  Pacific Science Center

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  Discovery Corps Leadership Team | Instructor | Trainer

  Invited to join Discovery Corps as member of leadership team.Offered opportunities to learn by doing, mentored by seasoned professionals.Consistently selected for deeper learning opportunities, project management,and more public facing, influential roles.• Researched, learned, and taught exhibit-based science lessons• Envisioned, researched, developed and presented planetarium shows• Empowered youth to combat climate change• Devised extraordinary visitor experiences• Lead tour groups• Trained new employees joining Discovery Corps Show less

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  Wilderness Awareness School

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2022

  Program Manager | Instructor | Marketing Coordinator

  Immersive, transformational outdoor education.• Managed 50 instructors, providing experiences 1,000+ children• Co-created Equity Counsel• Envisioned & created curriculum for new courses• Worked with outreach team to market programs, hire new staff,and manage online correspondence• Wrote & posted promotional articles

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  Nuestras Raices Entrepreneurship

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Project Intern

  Brought fresh fruits and vegetables to families in food deserts by refurbishing a school bus to bring subsidized food from local farmers to diverse communities in food deserts. Kept strong donor relations and worked independently to create grants.

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  United Front Multicultural Center USD

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2020

  Marketing Coordinator | Program Manager

  Managed and updated website, designed marketing materials, and createdevents for students for multicultural center serving students and community.

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  USD Office Of Sustainability: Zero Waste Internship

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Project Intern

  Worked with graduate students to advance zero waste initiatives and create awareness on campus. Created educational awareness events, wrote grants for dorm composting assisted departments in being low waste. Worked independently with self-leadership, responsibility and strong attention to detail.

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  Barefoot Nature Explorers Preschool

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2022

  Lead Instructor | Founder

  Offering children a nature based, outdoor preschool experience.Thanks to excellent referrals from parents and a robust marketingstrategy, enrollment has grown steadily from startup to present.• Envisioned, planned, and launched preschool• Co-lead all operations, from budgeting to puddle stomping• Design and lead programs and lessons• Designed, built, and continue to maintain website

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  VASHON WILDERNESS PROGRAM

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2023

  Lead Teacher

  Mentored a group of students in outdoor skills and emotional connection. Outreached to parents, used wilderness first aid to keep children safe, and spoke at fundraising events for the school.

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  Citizen University

  Aug 2022 - now

  Program Manager of Youth Development

  As Program Manager at Citizen University, I oversee diverse responsibilities critical to program success. Tasked with project management and program operations, I ensure seamless collaboration among teams, utilizing tools like Asana and Salesforce. Admissions and recruitment fall under my purview, where I serve as the primary program contact, leading application reviews, and collaborating on marketing plans.In the realm of program communications and facilitation, I streamline participant-facing systems, ensuring clarity and consistency in information presentation. My role extends to relationship management and catalyst support, where I serve as the main contact for participants, offering support throughout the program and tracking impactful stories. Additionally, I contribute significantly to the narrative research of our program, compiling compelling impact stories.This multifaceted role also involves budget management, data tracking, and supporting the Program Director in facilitating trainings and meetings. As Program Manager, I play a pivotal role in operational efficiency, strategic communications, and impactful relationship management, contributing significantly to the success of Citizen University's programs. Show less

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  Journeymen Institute

  Oct 2022 - now

  Director of Belonging and Equity