Erica Herman

Experience

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  SUNY Potsdam Frederick Crumb Memorial Library

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2011

  Library Tech. Services/Reference/ILL

  - Worked unsupervised handling several projects simultaneously- Collaborated with library staff on numerous projects- Assisted library patrons with quality service- Efficiently processed books and incoming/outgoing mail- Meticulously filled various materials included but not limited to microfilm, microfiche, and paperwork- Collected and recorded building statistics- Executed basic book repair- Provided quality service at the circulation desk

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  Student Conservation Association

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Natural Resources Instructor Intern

  Worked in Partnership with the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Green Mt. Conservation Camp Program- Collaborated with 7 other peers to instill a sense of environmental and hunter ethic among children age 12-16- Instructed hunter education and bow hunter education safety and ethics through planned lessons and field experience

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  Student Conservation Association

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Interpretive Intern

  Worked in Partnership with the National Park Service- Designed and presented 3 unique Historical and Natural based interpretive programs- Roved official NPS trails to engage visitors with informal interpretation and provided basic outhouse and trail cleaning duties- Staffed the visitor center to provide concise information on the historical significance of the site, bear safety, and hiking/backpacking updates- Set up survey site to specifications and collected data weekly to be further analyzed for the official NPS Bee Survey- Used proper radio and phone etiquette as needed to provide quality service Show less

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  The Wild Center

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Summer Naturalist and Canoe Guide

  - Researched and presented engaging interpretive programs Live animal programs, guided walk, science and history programs Handled milk snakes, eastern garter snake, & black rat snake for live animal program- Maintained cleanliness of porcupine table and program displays tables- Performed interpretive canoe programs with emphasis on safety- Created enjoyable experiences for visitors through informal interpretation- Point person in charge of Farmer’s Market & communication with vendors- Used Science on a Sphere (SOS) technology to enhance visitor knowledge of the world around them- Performed basic clerical/office work scanning and organizing files with use of industrial copier/scanner machine Show less

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  Nature's Classroom Inc.

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2015

  Teacher

  Employed Academic Years 2013-2015- Collaborated with 13-20 other staff members to bring interactive environmental education to 5th and 6th graders from wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds for primarily 4-5 day programs- Provided outdoor experiences to children that will last a life-time within a safe and encouraging environment- Independently researched, developed and taught interactive classes Sample classes include dissections, oil spills, whale behavior/interactions, stream exploration, over-harvesting of sea life, history, and survival skills Use of oral, written, and kinesthetic techniques to accommodate any child- Proficient in dissecting sharks, sea cucumbers, turtles, & snakes During dissections demonstrated and taught proper safety handling techniques of dissection equipment & encouraged experiential learning- Responsible for meeting with 12 children daily for Field Group Led children on exploration of the woods to identify flora & fauna, learn history of site, and inspire children while connecting them to nature- Expert in handling adverse weather conditions & various temperatures- Frequently carried fifty pounds worth of class supplies- Aided in training new coworkers on trails, classes, and standard procedures- Followed YMCA host site’s thorough cleaning procedures to maintain facilities- Helped to maintain organized dining hall meals, expert in industrial cleaning procedures, and aided students with dietary or food allergy/intolerance needs Show less

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  Camp Echo Lake

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  4n4 Counselor

  - Collaborated with a team of 11 peers to supervise fifty 14-15 year olds on a 28 day trip from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA- Medical Designee: delegated prescribed and PNR medications for the duration of the trip and provided on call medical treatment- Mentored and provided safe opportunities for human growth and development- Implemented safe driving practices while driving 15 passenger vans

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  Racine - Johnson Aquatic Ecologists

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2020

  Research Technician

  Employed June 2015-January 2018; July 1st 2020-October 1st 2020- Conducts data collection with aquatic plant survey projects on Cayuga Lake and the Finger Lakes to monitor invasive species and herbicide treatment- Provided data analysis on Chautauqua Lake muscle via microscope work and data input- Digitizes raw plant survey data using MS Word/Excel; creates and proof reads reports- Safely uses yard and hand tools to create a private roadway and clear brush to set up lab- Often lifts 20 to 50+ pounds daily consisting of plant mass, sediment, and daily equipment- Works in adverse weather conditions, with non-traditional hours, travel, and performs overnights to ensure integrity of sampling work- Trains Finger Lakes Institute Watercraft Stewards in plant identification Show less

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  Tompkins County Solid Waste Division

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2018

  Outreach Assistant - Contracted

  Employed 4/1/2017-11/15/2017; 4/1/2018-11/30/2018- Enthusiastically engages diverse public in recycling and composting programs at Tompkins County community events using strong oral and communication skills- Interprets individual needs to gauge most effective information, to promote county resources as solutions to inquiries and grievances- Administers and demonstrates county compost kits and advocates the county’s Reuse Trail - Works closely with Communications and Administrative Coordinator and the Communications Specialist to implement effective public interactions and maintain program equipment Show less

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  Tompkins County Health Department

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  Environmental Health Project Assistant

  - Digitizing water files for ease of access to Public Health Sanitarians- Use of Adobe Pro for file uploads and quality control- Use of MS Excel to create/update spreadsheets- Experience using industrial copy/scan/fax machines to conduct daily work- Communicates with local residents and businesses during water sampling field work

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  Get Your GreenBack Tompkins at CCE-Tompkins

  Apr 2018 - Jul 2020

  Get Your GreenBack Tompkins Program Associate Coordinator

  - Daily works directly with limited income households in Tompkins County providing unbiased energy efficiency advising to increase comfort and lessen energy burden in the home for renters and home-owners- Proficient in communicating in person, by phone, by email to connect households to energy efficiency programs such as weatherization with NYSERDA and the Weatherization Assistance Program, solar, and renewable heating options, and non-profit partner programs- Provides home visits that consist of collating program applications, educating/empower people via DIY energy efficiency items e.g. window plastic, rope calk, installing LED light bulbs, and answering related energy questions- Supervises 15 community educators (Energy Navigators) who provide peer to peer support conveyingthis energy information to local households - includes weekly communication and weekly support- Presents energy efficiency information at local community events while training/mentoring Energy Navigators- Works with community partners and groups to provide energy efficiency presentations- Administrative Responsibilities including, but not limited to: Database maintenance to track outreach, volunteer work, and program supplies/usage Intermediate level using Microsoft Suite, Google Documents including Sheets, Adobe Acrobat Oral and written communications to volunteers, program partners, staff, and program contacts Editor of class and outreach materials Programs industrial copier/scanner Charged with program business purchases Show less

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  Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County

  Oct 2020 - now

  HeatSmart FLX South Campaign Director

  - Direct community-based campaign serving Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, & Yates Counties to make heat pumps an accessible form of heating and cooling for residents and small business/non-profits- Create, nurture, and collaborate to form strong partnerships with stakeholders and constituents- Use a variety of communications to provide one-on-one support to campaign participants including phone, email, and Zoom. Provide inclusive options to expand accessibility to educate such as call in option paired with mailed PDFs to access presentation slides and mailing packets of information.- Use education to empower people to take action to bring relevant weatherization and heat pump options into their spaces through weaving incentives to enable adoption Show less