Jamie Olson

Experience

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  Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Public Relations Intern & Website Manager

  - Managed and updated the Arboretum’s website daily- Designed, edited, and published various print materials for community stakeholders- Represented the Arboretum at promotional events while documenting programs and functions

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  Temple University

  Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Web Manager

  - Managed and updated the TU Campus Recreation website using software such as AdobePhotoshop and Dreamweaver- Documented programs, recreational games, and sporting events for various media outlets

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  Travis County Municipal Courts

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Intern to Judge Nancy Hohengarten

  - Supported Judge Hohengarten on Project Recovery, a program that helped repeat, nonviolentoffenders, often homeless males, transition into productive lives- Assisted with clerical and scheduling needs, managing case files and notes from observed courtproceedings

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  University of Texas Energy Forum

  Aug 2013 - Feb 2014

  Speakers Coordinator

  - Assisted with operations of the forum, an annual energy event that hosted 450 attendees andremains the largest student-run event at the University- Conducted outreach to potential speakers, communicating forum details and logistics- Collaborated with forum team to develop speakers’ panel on Energy Storage

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  KIPP Texas Public Schools

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2014

  Substitute Teacher

  - Facilitated classes in various core curriculum and elective classes to students in grades K-12- Maintained instructional environment and supported student learning to achieve lesson objectives- Incorporated feedback to guide instruction, developing a proactive relationship with schooladministration, including Vice Principals of KIPP Collegiate and KIPP Comunidad

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  Centro Brasileiro de Relações Internacionais (CEBRI)

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Research Assistant

  - Assisted with research for and construction of an interactive sustainable development timeline- Developed original material to be used on CEBRI’s website- Worked in an office setting with coworkers from many diverse backgrounds

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  The University of Texas at Austin

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  - Assisted with formulation of syllabi and other classroom materials- Graded coursework and evaluated classroom participation- Served as a liaison between the professor and the students and uploaded grades to the online server

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  Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

  Dec 2014 - May 2015

  Policy Analyst - Border Affairs

  - Helped to organize various events, such as the Waste Policy Forum and the Clean Air ThroughEnergy Efficiency Conference in the Lower Rio Grande Valley- Assisted with legislative research and analysis- Managed various contracts and grants- Maintained and updated TCEQ’s Border Affairs website- Produced and distributed the Border Initiatives Weekly Newsletter

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  The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation

  Jan 2015 - Sept 2017

  Senior Sustainability Program Associate

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Screen prospective grantee inquiries to determine fit with CGMF priorities• Review grant proposals and reports and ensure content is appropriate and all necessary documents are included• Coordinate and assist grantees with the Foundation’s grantmaking process by requesting additional information when needed, responding to questions, notifying them of the status of their grant, etc.• Manage rejected proposals• Process incoming grants and grant reports by entering all required information into the Fluxx grants management system• Administer the Fluxx grants managements system in coordination with other staff• Monitor budget targets, reconcile program budgets, and keep VP informed of budget status• Monitor spending and deadlines for consulting agreements and foundation initiated projects• Create consulting contracts in consultation with appropriate legal and executive staff• Assign work to consultants, and follow up on the work through regular contact;• Supervise Administrative Assistant• Represent the Foundation by participating in meetings with grantees,collaborators, and consultants• Draft reports for Committee and Board meetings• Draft quarterly newsletter and updates for the Board of Directors• Draft annual report and other communications materials• Stay current on latest sector news and information through contact withgrantees and other experts and by reading reports, press releases, articles, etc.• Research specific topics and prepare reports and visual aids• Manage key operational issues associated with the transition to a fully built-out foundation expected in 2018 Show less

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  Feeding Texas

  Oct 2017 - now

  The primary purpose of this position is to generate the political and public will and resources needed to reduce food insecurity, increase social-economic mobility and build power in marginalized Texas communities. The Director of Policy and Advocacy will oversee the development, expansion, integration, implementation, and impact of Feeding Texas’ public policy-focused advocacy, government relations, community voices, and civic engagement initiatives. The Director of Policy and Advocacy ensures that departmental and organizational objectives are met and aligned with each other as well as with the needs and mission of the organization. This role will also develop stronger partnerships and integrations with food banks and outside organizations to achieve shared goals. The position ensures that the organization has the operational strategies, management, partners, and resources to meet near-term and long-term strategic objectives. Show less

  • Director of Policy & Advocacy

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Director Of Government Affairs

    Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Policy Analyst

    Oct 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Oct 2017 - Sept 2018