Whitney Blair

Experience

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  City of Palm Bay

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2012

  • Supervised programs and activities for children ages 5-15.• Planned, led, and implemented core programs and experiences for children.• Ensured general safety. • Provided information on recreation program activities, events, policies, and procedures.• Reserved use of Parks and Recreation facilities.• Ensured all rules and regulations are enforced for city events

  • Summer Camp Counselor

    Jun 2007 - Aug 2012

  • Recreation Aide for the Parks and Recreation

    Jan 2009 - Jul 2010
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  Florida Gulf Coast University

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  • Planned and organized trips and learning activities.• Led students on outdoor adventure trips.• Directed team building activities though a ropes course. • Assisted in environmental educational programs and events throughout each semester.• Monitored placement and efficiency of the placement of recycling bins around the campus.• Presented information about the university's environmental efforts to students and classes.• Co-Coordinator of Recyclemania and Earth-day.

  • Trip Leader for Outdoor Pursuits

    Sept 2011 - May 2013

  • Student Assistant at the Physical Plant

    Aug 2011 - May 2013
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  St. Petersburg College

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

  Sr. Administrative Services Assistant

  • Provided information to students on academic programs, financial aid, internships, careers, study abroad programs, and/or other related programs.• Collected, reviewed, and verified financial data and academic records submitted by students.• Prepared a variety of correspondence including award letters, applications, records, and/or related documents. Maintained records and databases.

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  The Edible Peace Patch Project

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  Project Manager

  • Provided garden education to 2nd - 5th grade students at 8 Title 1 elementary schools in Saint Petersburg, Fl.• Built and maintained school and community gardens. Oversaw community Garden program and activities• Organized and executed grant for community building project.

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  City of St. Petersburg

  Apr 2020 - now

  • Coordinates projects with local businesses, project teams, other government entities, universities, and city departments.•Tracks City's progress towards sustainability goals by compiling GHG information and data for additional reporting frameworks.• Leads sustainability related educational outreach and events. • Focuses on areas related to sustainability, resilience, equity, and environmental justice.• Supports sustainability programs with data tracking for solar production, EV charging, etc.• Creates and updates City sustainability related policies and documents.

  • Senior Resilience Coordinator

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Senior Sustainability Coordinator

    May 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Sustainability Coordinator

    Apr 2020 - May 2023