Amber Vignieri, PMP

Experience

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  LUC Tuchman Laboratory

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Undergraduate Research Assistant
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  Loyola University Chicago Facilities

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Vermicomposting Pilot Assistant
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  World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Communications Intern
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  Cosley Zoo

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Education Intern
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  Loyola University Chicago Student Environmental Alliance

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  • Vice President; Public Relations Chair

    Aug 2012 - May 2015

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
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  Environmental Law and Policy Center

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Created original content for multiple issue-based websites, social media, and the organization’s newsletter and marketed to ELPC’s various audiences to increase engagement• Planned innovative media events (e.g., developed a tour of residential solar installations for legislators and press to create support for the Future Energy Jobs Act)• Designed policy fact sheets and report briefs, distributed to target legislators and decision makers

  • Communications Fellow

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Communications Intern

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
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  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  NEJAC Climate Justice Youth Work Group Member

  • Provided recommendations from a youth perspective to main National Environmental Justice Advisory Council on incorporating environmental justice and climate action into EPA proceedings • Collaborated with 14 other workgroup members and coordinated the writing, publication, and promotion of the final report, “Youth Perspectives on Climate Change: Best Practices for Youth Engagement and Addressing Health Impacts of Climate Change”

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  Elevate

  Jan 2016 - now

  • Project managed and executed the transition of all network drives to SharePoint to reduce VPN dependence• Customize SharePoint sites to meet organizational needs, fostering inclusivity in site templates, workflows, and content types• Administer user permissions with a commitment to ensuring inclusive access levels that prioritize data security for all team members• Manage and maintain SharePoint site collections, libraries, lists, and content, valuing content representation and accessibility for optimal performance• Integrate SharePoint with other enterprise systems and applications, emphasizing different data sources and ensuring inclusivity in information flow• Provide training and support to end-users with a commitment to addressing various perspectives and fostering an environment where all voices are heard Show less • Developed, piloted, and administered SharePoint infrastructure for internal management of all Elevate projects• Provided Level 1 support of Elevate Energy’s IT infrastructure, including software, hardware, networking, and telephony, alongside superior customer service, driving overall satisfaction by addressing customer issues in a friendly and timely manner• Provided communications and project management support to Elevate’s IT team, particularly around staff training and IT project rollout Show less • Manage communications staff• Develop and execute Elevate Energy’s strategic communications plan• Lead strategic communications projects, such as a website redesign or newsletter launch• Oversee, develop, and edit content for all aspects of Elevate Energy’s work, including program collateral, blog posts, press releases, presentations, social media content, white papers, grant proposals, and more• Lead and oversee Elevate Energy’s social media strategy and websites, develop campaigns, and interpret analytics• Handle Elevate Energy’s public relations efforts Show less • Build Elevate Energy’s voice and brand identity through various channels, including annual reports, social media, videos, and brand trainings• Create and lead execution of external and internal communications strategy, write and design collateral for Elevate Energy’s various programs • Manage websites (including a comprehensive redesign of Elevate Energy’s main website), monitor and analyze Google Analytics data, experience editing and writing HTML code• Manage the organization’s designation as a Citi Foundation Community Progress Maker, a general operating grant, and participation in the national cohort of Progress Makers• Identify target audiences and appropriate media sources for various programs, place news stories Show less

  • Sharepoint Administrator

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Technical Support Specialist

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2024

  • Communications Manager

    Jan 2020 - Mar 2024

  • Communications Coordinator

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2020