Lisa Olsen

Experience

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  Wildlands Restoration Volunteers

  May 2008 - now

  Seed Collection Crew Leader, Volunteer
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  Big Tool Box & Highlands Garden Center

  Apr 2010 - now

  Nursery Sales Associate
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  Front Range Organic Gardeners, Inc.

  Nov 2018 - Nov 2020

  Grants Coordinator

  Through effective networking and efficient management, doubled the number of micro grant applications and awards. Identified target grantees and established and deepened relationships to optimize organization programming and mission fulfillment. Provided attentive and informed service and to grantees, offering preliminary review and revision of grant applications.

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  Foxridge Community Garden

  Feb 2019 - now

  Co-Founder & Steering Committee Member

  Identify funding opportunities and craft language for grant applications and donation requests in order to hit ongoing fundraising targets. Design and implementation of garden layout, consulting on infrastructure installation and training of volunteers on multiple projects.

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  Wild Ones, Front Range Chapter

  Apr 2019 - Jul 2021

  Attracts and strengthens chapter membership by leading well-orchestrated online and in-person educational programs and events. Under leadership tenure (from January 2020), outperformed membership growth targets by 140%; chapter membership tripled and continues to increase. Revitalize and expand chapter image and reach with strategic use of social media and collaborative partnerships. Works with board members to define organization goals and develop strategic plans to advance the chapter's mission and objectives and promote revenue and growth. Promotes the chapter's public profile by delivering speeches, authoring content and presenting at industry conferences as public face of the organization. Leverages industry and social trends to shape solutions and approaches while cultivating and maintaining industry relationships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize organizational success. Consults on the structure, objectives, messaging and outreach of the newly-formed (2020) Colorado Native Landscaping Coalition. Show less

  • Chapter President

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Programs Co-Chair

    Apr 2019 - Jul 2021
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  Greenverein Garden

  Sept 2019 - now

  Designer, Volunteer Lead

  Design, install and help maintain an award-winning and nationally recognized water harvesting demonstration garden built with reclaimed materials and featuring native plants in downtown Denver. Leverage the garden to enhance WOFR’s profile and expand educational and outreach opportunities. Educate and assist volunteers from Uptown on the Hill and the Denver Turnverein, who initiated and funded the project.

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  Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants Conference

  Apr 2020 - now

  Planning Committee Member

  Advocates for equitable access and inclusion of diverse perspectives and representation at planning and public facing levels. Formulation and launch of promotional campaigns to generate interest and maximize reach and attendance (Conference attendance doubled; 75% of attendees were new to the event).

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  Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes

  Jul 2021 - now

  Chapter Liaison