Experience

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  Loyola marymount university

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2010

  Assisstant to the chair

  - Filing, mail and deliveries, office organizing, studio organizing and cleanup, making copies and information packets.- Assisted in studios with cleanup and organizing.- Assisted chair during department events.

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  Santa monica bay restoration commission

  Sept 2009 - Jan 2011

  Field monitor intern

  - Assisted in a new survey and field work program for the degraded Ballona Wetlands, including surveying small to large mammals via remote cameras.- Helped created an open house series for locals to learn about and engage in restoration projects.

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  Jesuit volunteer corps (jvc) northwest

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

  - Carried out Green Team Program by assisting with coordination, leading middle and high school science classes and volunteer groups in hands-on service learning activities focused on stream restoration environmental awareness.- Facilitated volunteer workshops, including native plant identification and ethnobotany.- Collaborated with a small team to plan and carry out stream restoration plans and activities.- Organization website: solveoregon.org - Supported core members on their “Pathway to Employment” by accompanying individuals at volunteer placements that they enjoy, that suit their gifts and abilities and promote personal growth- Assisted in a L’Arche day program by spending quality time core members, as well as assisting with any personal care needs, encouraging physical activity and planning activities and outings- Welcomed and coordinated new volunteers

  • Education and Outreach Specialist at SOLVE Oregon

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Noah's Workshop Assistant at L'Arche Tahoma Hope

    Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
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  Archdiocese of seattle

  Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

  - Manged summer camp office: tasks included managing phones and parent communications, payments (via UltraCamp computer program), bus schedules, supplies orders, camper check-in and check-out, organizing camper mail delivery, running camp errands and assisting with various camp needs.- Ran and manged small camp store.- Currently assisting with camp user groups, including high ropes/challenge course facilitation. - Facilitated forest, wetland, wildlife and macroinvertebrate lessons and games for 6th graders at an overnight camp, as well as canoe outings, climbing wall/challenge course, night hikes and large group campfires and activities.- Assisted with general camp and kitchen maintenance and clean-up.

  • CYO Summer Camp Office Manager

    Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

  • CYO Teacher Naturalist

    Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
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  Ten thousand villages us

  Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

  In-store event coordinator

  - Recruited other local non-profits in hosting fundraisers in the Ten Thousand Villages store space.- Arranged in-store events for local non-profits; events varied from film screenings to round table discussions, with groups such as animal shelters, women's' advocacy non-profits, etc.- Hosted school groups in the store and facilitated educational lessons about Fair Trade.- Customer service: Greeted customers and promoted Fair Trade education and awareness by engaging customers in conversation and dialogue.- Assisted with inventory, product placement, sales, and general store up-keep.- Assisted new volunteers with orientation. Show less

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  Islandwood

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Urban educator

  - Facilitated two hour and day-long environmental education lessons for students grades 3-6; lessons involved scientific inquiry, collecting and comparing data from two different ecosystems (terrestrial and aquatic macroinvertebrates), data analysis, conclusion and discussion. - Coordinated with teachers to arrange when lessons occur and lesson deliverables.- Maintained materials, including set-up/take-down, cleaning and storing.

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  L'arche tahoma hope

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Farm assistant

  - Assisted with farm and gardens operations, such as care of plants and animals, hostingvolunteer work parties, prepping for and attending farmer’s markets, customer service, networking with volunteers and the community. - Supported adults with intellectual disabilities in their work by tracking progress and supporting one-on-one.

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  Metro parks tacoma

  Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

  W.w. seymour botanical conservatory

  - Engaged with and welcomed the public onsite and at community meetings.- Managed social media to promote the Conservatory.- Assisted with promotion of Conservatory events and concerts.- Created dynamic photos and informational graphics for use on Metro Parks publications and website; updated website as needed.- Assisted with plant care, displays, gift shop customer service, and other duties.

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  City of tacoma

  Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

  Occupational intern - environmental services

  - Work with the Asset Management team to update and edit the geographic information system containing storm and wastewater assets.- Research historical data pertaining to storm and wastewater pipes.- Assist both the Science & Engineering department and GIS team with updating standards of practice.

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  Green schoolyards america

  Oct 2020 - now

  Program manager

  Assists with design recommendations, resource development and volunteer management for the National COVID-19 Outdoor Learning Initiative and the Emergency Schoolyard Design Volunteer Program, which support schools and districts with safe reopening by utilizing outdoor spaces for learning.