Ning Xu

Experience

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  Borough of Mountain Lakes, NJ

  Jun 2001 - Sept 2001

  Forestry Technician

  -Identified and surveyed all trees that are on borough land -Entered collected data into database

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  Peace Corps

  Jun 2002 - Sept 2004

  Environmental Education Volunteer

  -Taught Sustainable Development course to 230 3rd & 4th year students-Trained Environmental Club members to teach environmental awareness in local middle schools as a part of the Sino-American Environmental Education Project-Trained Environmental Club members in coalition building and information dissemination techniques-Editor for the China EnviroData Weekly, Beijing, China-Designed and implemented project management plan for Pike Lake Nature Reserve in Sic, Romania-Managed recruitment process for three new staff members -Updated World Bird database with IBA Monitoring and other relevant census projects-Coordinated the 2004 White Stork Census-Organized fundraising with private companies and embassies for ROS-Assisted in designing English version of ROS’s website-Panelist and lecturer for Conferences, Schools, and Camps-Organized International (10 European countries) and national conferences for the ROS-Prepared, proofread and edited grant proposals, news releases, and brochures Show less

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  China Ecology/ Yunnan Natural Heritage Data Center

  Oct 2005 - Jan 2007

  Senior Associate

  -Provided oversight to ensure the center’s performance and project schedule met donor’s expectation -Represented founder to maintain and deepen partnerships with existing stakeholders-Conducted research and updated various biodiversity data for Natural Heritage database-Trained 8 graduate students and volunteers on GIS and Access-Directed spatial ecological research on Tiger Beetles in NW Yunnan

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  CommuniKids Preschool and Children's Language Center

  May 2011 - Jun 2014

  Chinese Language Enrichment Teacher

  -Developed lesson plans focused on environmental education and scientific methods.-Provided small group and individual classroom/outdoor activities with students based on different ages and learning levels to ensure all students are learning at full potential-Established positive relationships with students, parents and fellow teachers

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  ECO City Farms

  Apr 2016 - May 2019

  -Develop curriculum for 17 USDA Beginner Farmers Training Program Trainees-Coordinate logistics to ensure the success of various farm visits in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia-Supervise harvest days on ECO City Farms Edmoston, MD location-Promote and market ECO City Farms Community Supported Agriculture membership -Assisted with planting, composting and vermiculture -Maintenance and construction of farm facilities-Promoted sustainable and organic farming practices through teaching

  • Coordinator of Training and Special Projects

    Jan 2018 - May 2019

  • Urban Farm Apprentice

    Apr 2016 - Dec 2017
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  Intrepid Travel

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2017

  Tour Guide

  -Translated company website into Chinese version to better tailor guests' experiences -Led small group of guests on urban safari which entailed driving an electric Red Roadster around main attractions throughout the city while sharing extensive knowledge about each site-Assisted guests as necessary to satisfied their needs and maintained safety during the tour-Increased revenue by connecting with potential customers from different countries and age groups and hereby closing sales Show less

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  Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

  Jun 2019 - now

  • Senior Park Ranger

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Park Ranger

    Jun 2019 - Jun 2021