Jenni Shockling

Experience

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  Advanced Wireless Telecommunications

  Nov 2004 - Jan 2006

  Executive Assistant

  • Create and manage complex spreadsheets and databases • Design and implement efficient tracking system for Service Dept. • Bookkeeping, A/P, A/R, record keeping, data entry, general office support• Generate reports, analyze data, assist on special projects • Assist corporate officers, department heads, customers, vendors

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  Seeking Techniques, Advancing Research in Shunts

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2012

  Vice President - Grants and Proposals

  • Full administration of grants and proposals including• Identifying and securing funding sources and subsequent fund distribution to proposal applicants • Establishment of proposal submission guidelines, timelines and reporting requirements• Analysis and approval of highly complex research proposals• Collaboration with University researchers on attaining budget and reporting requirements• Timely adherence to funder requirements and preparation of final narrative/budgetary reports Show less

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  Epic Design, Inc

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2011

  Office Manager

  • A/P, A/R, develop budgets, forecast job/time costing, bookkeeping, payroll, tax filings, report generation, spreadsheets, maintain records and confidentiality• Ensure compliance with human resource and corporate policy • Maintain calendars, daily schedule, coordinate travel arrangements, create itineraries• Develop and prepare visual and written presentation materials

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  University of Michigan-Dearborn

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  Research Assistant

  • Field collection of soil samples and tree inventory data• Lab processing of samples and data collection• Data analysis, report and publication preparation

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  The Greening of Detroit

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2017

  Environmental non-profit full-cycle program development, management, staff support, and stakeholder liaison. Programmatic development and hands-on stewardship in support of runoff reduction, green infrastructure, beneficial land use, environmental education, community engagement, sustainable farming, and large-scale urban forestry goals.

  • Government Relations & Grant Coordinator

    Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

  • Assistant Community Forester

    Sept 2014 - Jun 2015
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  SoundCheck

  Nov 2017 - Aug 2018

  Controller

  • Process development and management of all aspects of business office• Bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, report preparation• AR/AP, Collections • Budget development• Provided office staff oversight• Responsible for staff training and Human Relations• Coordinate staff meetings, follow-up on action items• Manage and respond to phone, email, mail communications • Provide superior support to President, vendors, staff, clients

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  Wayne State University

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2022

  Grant Writing & Development Specialist

  Meeting urban challenges and opportunities through strategic planning and project development/funding. Focusing in the areas of urban public safety, youth education, reforestation, and Healthy Homes (lead, asthma, urban air quality).

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  American Forests

  May 2022 - Mar 2025

  Senior Manager

  Supporting Tree Equity for all in Detroit by engaging residents as prime stakeholders, increasing urban forestry employment opportunities, and through the conservation and planting of trees as critical infrastructure.

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  ReLeaf Michigan

  Mar 2025 - now

  Project Forester

  Manage community forest program events and volunteer projects across the state of Michigan such as tree planting and distribution programs, tree pruning sessions, tree watering, educational workshops, homeowner presentations, and other related events