Jacqueline Brooks

Experience

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  UNC-Asheville Department of Transportation

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Transportation Sustainability Intern

  Conducted Research and developed a plan to increase awareness of sustainable transportation options on campus through social media promotion.Attended meetings with community leaders and UNCA Staff.Communication via phone and email for research and data collection. Organization and cataloging of data using Excel. Attended meetings with community leaders and UNCA Staff.

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  National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center (NEMAC)

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

  GIS Intern

  At my internship with NEMAC, I created maps that are used in a variety of projects, such as the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy. During one project, I worked with a team on the creation of a publication presenting a comprehensive science communication about Wildland Fire Management. Most recently, I researched the use of Spatial Data Infrastructures as a means for data storage, sharing, and editing across organizations.The NEMAC web-page can be accessed using this link: https://nemac.unca.edu/about-nemac Show less

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  Clark Nexsen

  Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

  GIS Technician

  ●Create Maps, customize geographic information in ArcMap for NAFAC Facilities, ex: roads, sewer systems, fences, roads, buildings.● Create/edit GIS geometry, including topology. Created geometry from: aerial imagery, field collected GPS points, and existing data.● Manage, edit and create File Geodatabases.● Trained two employees.● Assisted in managing project scheduling.● Increasing responsibilities. Duties include: Responsible for QC (quality control) responses and edits. ●Linear Segmentation, and assisted in●Asset Evaluation reports, and final GDB cleanup and submittal. Show less

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  The Collider

  May 2017 - May 2018

  Membership Coordinator

  ● Point of contact for Membership, coworking, office space. Schedule billing for cowork via Cobot● Produce weekly Member newsletter - Mailchimp. Produce social media content - Facebook, Instagram, Blog● Lead outreach to prospective members to tell and sell The Collider story● Liaison to local Universities● Coordinated speakers and pitch competition for ClimateCon 2018 - The Summit for Emerging Climate Leaders● Connect Collider Members with Interns● Run logistics for, discover & schedule sponsors for weekly coffee hour.● Oversee volunteers● Point of contact for all artists wanting to demo art (create schedule, collect info, give tours for interested buyers)● Maintain records and follow up of members/coworkers/Friends of The Collider via Asana and Cobot● Conduct tours of cowork and Callen Center for interested individuals or visiting groups● Oversee onboarding and offboarding of Members● Create surveys, collect data, process and write reports on feedback● Connect with local businesses and organizations to increase awareness of The Collider and make valuable connections for Members● Meet multiple deadlines, manage & maintain relationships with outside organizations & individuals● 20% of daily activity - Act as the first point of contact for all Member and cowork operational needs in order to provide a smooth, productive environment, and maintain the engaging community vibe workplace that The Collider has come to be known for● Facilitate connections and introductions to enhance the value of membership Show less

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  OLLI at UNC Asheville

  Nov 2018 - Apr 2022

  Facilities and Communications Coordinator

   Responsible for scheduling, promotion, and event management for all OLLI events Implemented the transition of the OLLI College for Seniors programming online Coordinated across campus departments and the Asheville community to create synergy and mutually beneficial collaboration Oversaw student employee hiring, training, scheduling, and payroll Managed the purchase and maintenance of all building equipment and technology

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  OMSI

  Sept 2022 - now

  Corporate Relations Officer
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  Portland Metro Chamber

  Sept 2024 - now

  Leadership Portland: Class of 2025

  Selected to participate in a prestigious year-long leadership development program focused on fostering community engagement, strategic leadership, and collaboration among Portland's emerging leaders. Through interactive seminars, site visits, and team-based projects, I’m developing a deeper understanding of regional challenges while strengthening my leadership capabilities to drive positive change within the community.