Briley Hebner

Experience

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  Awamaki

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Marketing and Communications Intern

  Summer internship focused on marketing, fundraising, and event planning for the main annual fundraiser. A typical day consisted of creating and scheduling social media content, blog writing, and reaching out to local businesses and community partners to support our annual event. Much of the internship was based on cultural immersion including home stays with local families, visits to the communities that we worked with, working at the Awamaki textile shop in town as a cashier, taking language courses with a local tutor, and getting to know the experienced staff on site. Show less

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  UMD Alternative Breaks Program

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Social Media and Marketing Intern

  Responsible for managing the social media content for the year, including planning and scheduling content. My main function however was planning and facilitating leadership training for Student Trip Leaders on a biweekly basis along with two other interns and grad assistants, preparing them to plan and lead their own service learning experiences. I was the team leader for the Environmental Conservation trips, which included office hours each week, 1:1s with my leaders, and mentoring them throughout the year. Show less

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  CLARK'S ELIOAK FARM LLC

  May 2020 - Nov 2020

  Organic Vegetable Farmer

  One of three organic vegetable field workers who were responsible for planting, weeding, pruning, harvesting and selling of produce to the CSA and produce stand customers. In the fall this transitioned to working at the petting farm and driving the tractor rides as well as staffing the farm store.

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  Howard EcoWorks

  Mar 2021 - Oct 2022

  Supporting the Program Director in designing and facilitating our workforce development programs to better support the local community and further our environmental conservation goals. Lead a crew of up to 15 people in the construction and maintenance of conservation landscaping and other stormwater management practices. Duties include interviewing, hiring, training, and managing all crew as well as mentoring them through professional development opportunities. Responsible for leading a crew of 6 people in the installation and maintenance of stormwater management practices around the county. Duties included providing training to crew members, maintaining trucks and tools, operating trailers, executing work plans, picking up materials, and communicating with the Landscape Foreman on daily plans and challenges.

  • Program Coordinator

    Sept 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Landscape Foreman

    Jun 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Crew Leader

    Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
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  Carrie Murray Nature Center

  Mar 2023 - now

  Naturalist

  Lead hands-on experiences with nature in and around the Carrie Murray Nature Center at Gwynn Falls-Leakin Park in Baltimore City. Facilitating field trips, school yard visits, tabling at fairs, events, and a variety of programs that instill curiosity and appreciation for native wildlife. Skills include animal handling and care, as well as nature education for all ages.

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  Global Leadership Adventures

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  International Director

  Lead life changing experiences for teens abroad focused on service and global perspectives. The Marine Conservation and Sea Turtle Expedition was an experience focused on learning about the social and environmental issues facing the communities on the west coast of Costa Rica including sea turtle populations, pollution, tourism, and economics. Co-directed the second session and was responsible for the health and safety of the team, managing mentors, and navigating team dynamics through an expedition to four different locations. Experiencing the challenges of travel as well as the incredible wildlife and culture of the Costa Rican countryside. Show less