Emma Blandford M.Ed., PMP

Experience

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  UCONN D1 Football Department

  Aug 2006 - Oct 2008

  Managing Student Editor

  Worked as a post-production editor creating weekly highlight films for presentations to the football team before games, advertisements and other media forums.Develop marketing campaigns for Division I Athletic department

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  UCONN Women's Center's Violence Against Women Prevention Program

  Aug 2008 - May 2010

  Intern and Workshop Coordinator

  Workshop-based peer education group dedicated to promoting awareness of issues such as sexual assault, sexual harassment, images of women in the media, relationship issues, and sex role socialization.

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  UCONN Health Education:

  Aug 2008 - May 2010

  Peer Educator

  Peer education group, which presents programs around campus surrounding issues in Health Education such as sexuality, stress management and general wellness while promoting positive and responsible sexuality.

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  University of Connecticut

  Aug 2008 - May 2010

  Sign language tutor and TA

  Tutor American Sign Language studentsGive quizzes and examsInterpret for professor during class time Assist with lesson planning and teaching ASL

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  Rainbow Center

  Oct 2008 - May 2010

  Speaker's Bureau Participant

  Engage groups in conversations using presentations and storytelling to increase the visibility of LGBTQ people as well as to counteract the myths and misinformation that are prevalent in our culture.

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  University of Connecticut- Student Union

  Oct 2008 - Nov 2009

  A/V Technician

  Maintain positive customer satisfaction while working with technology throughout a modern student union building. The building's technology features a full working theater, ballroom and over 20 high-tech meeting rooms.

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  UCONN Residential Life

  Jan 2009 - May 2010

  Resident Assistant

  Responsible for building community, counseling, and maintaining the safety of over 48 residents. Constructs programs to captivate educational development, diversity immersion and life-long skills such as cooking or filing taxes. Programming and events developed for various groups to meet individual specifications. Department of Linguistics: American Sign Language Tutor and TA Aug 2007 - Present Work with UCONN students in the ASL 101/102 classes both in and out of the class while helping the professor to organize lessons, prepare and administer exams. Junior and Senior year. Show less

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  ESF Summer Camps

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2013

  Director of Aquatics

  Organize lessons & schedule lifeguard teamOversee over 400 children per week in an aquatics settingCertified Red Cross Instructor: Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, First AidManage a team of 10 + lifeguards as they instruct weekly lessons for over 400 swimmersManage an online database of swimmers including contacts, swim levels and enrollmentOrganize and schedule private lessons for post-camp hours

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  Eastern Connecticut State University

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2016

  Assistant To The Director Housing

  Directly oversee the development of 140 students within the upperclassmen hall that I currently oversee while overseeing 2300+ students during any on-call shiftCollaborate with carious departments including the Center for Community Engagement, Athletics, Counceling and Eastern PD to incorporate different perspectives into our programming and eventsI have overseen 7 of the 13 halls on Eastern's campus and will be moving to a new area in the fallMaintain four different budgets for professional development, supplies, Hall Council and RA programming each yearOversee the daily maintanence and operations of Low Rise Residence HallsTrain and oversee a staff of student employees including Resident Assistants, Office Assistants and members of the Residence Hall Association. Oversee the implementation of various educational, community service and social programmingCounsel and aid students during periods of stress, distress and transitionFirst responder and mandated reporterDevelop and impliment peer education programming and requirements through the Eastern Women's Center Assist with the development of the Wellness Office's WebsiteServe as hearing officer for all Judicial cases present in my areaWorked to decrease the number of judicial cases in my area by 30% from last yearMerrit Award winner 2013-2015 for overall ExcellenceCommittees and Additional Responsibilities: Diversity and Inclusion CommitteeStrategic Planning Committee for EasternWomens Center Advisory BoardChair of Deans Cup (interhall competition) CommitteeProfessional Development and Recognition CommitteeChair of RA Selection CommitteeIntern with the Women's Center, Wellness Office and Center for Community EngagementAdvisor to International Communications Course in LondonAdvisor to Community Outreach Alternative Break TripsAdvisor to various clubs and activities including To Write Love On Her Arms and Community Serviced Theme Housing Show less

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  Puentes al Futura Summer Enrichment Program

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Assistant Site Director

  Direct the aquatics instructional swim program and maintain safety of aquatics facilityMentor youth from Windham public schoolsMonitor academic enrichment programmingDevelop and implement emergency response protocols for full time summer program Train and develop college counselor and mentors

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  University of Connecticut

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2016

  Health Educator

  Striving daily to provide students with opportunities, resources, and skills to live healthier lives, and make positive decisionsProvide one on one interventions for students who have a relationship with alcoholUtilize motivational interviewing and the stages of change to encourage healthy choicesCreate marketing and advertising around special events and projectsImplement a required alcohol education program for all incoming students, and ensure 100% compliance

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  Eastern Connecticut State University

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  Women's Center Director

  Work to advance the personal growth and intellectual development of all students and staff, mainly by examining gender relations in today’s society. Develop and present workshops on bystander empowerment and sexual violence to students across campusCreate programming that aims to educate and inspire students to create positive changeWelcome guest speakers and peer - led events to cover such as body image, diversity in the media, reproductive health, and dating violence.Consistently strive to create a welcoming and safe space for all students Show less

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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Jun 2017 - May 2022

  Assistant Director for Living Learning Communities for the College of Sciences

  Curriculum developmentDiversity and inclusionLearning Management SystemsEvent PlanningProgram DevelopmentStrategic PlanningQualitative and Quantitative AssessmentsAnnual ReviewsFinancial Reviews Budgeting over $250,000 annual accountsOrganizational managementAdult learning theoriesConducts online webinars, trainings, and coursesConducts in-person events and classesDevelops training materialsPartners with subject matter experts to create effective educational opportunitiesAligns curriculum with STEM, research, healthcare, and other scientific areas of inquiryContucts evaluations of learning outcomes and participation Show less

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  Safe Haven Security Services, Inc.

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Relocation Manager

  Meet with new homeowners to discuss options for security and home monitoring Create personalized plans that fit their needsSet up accounts for monthly monitoring services with ADT

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  SOCi, Inc.

  May 2022 - Apr 2023

  Learning And Development Specialist

  Built, implemented, presenting, and iterating on our new hire employee onboarding programOnboarded over 250 new employees in 2022Developing new programming to support a holistic employee experienceSupport a culture of learning by creating consistent and imbedded learning opportunities Support and strengthen our inclusive environment through DEI, social, and communication initiatives Provide ongoing employee engagement experiences Analyze data around employee experience and satisfaction Support new employees through orientation, values training, and longer-term onboarding processesStrategically map future initiatives to create an even stronger onboarding processDeveloping a leadership program with foundations in coaching and managing Show less

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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  May 2023 - now

  Program & Portfolio Manager- Sustainability

  Utilizes PMI structures and Strengths to create strong and supportive teamsManages communications across projects, programs and the full GT sustainability portfolioLeads annual AASHE STARS report and utilizes the most recent data to share out on and off campus to increase efficiencies, information sharing, and ease of utilization of sustainability data (Published in FY24 earning Gold Status for FY23 data). Works with network of stakeholders, partners and thought leaders aligned around shared principles and values to collaborate and develop common vision and goals for sustainable practices.Provides direction and leadership across division sustainability initiatives including the Sustainability Task Force, the Undergraduate Sustainability Education Committee and the Exchange at GT.Serve as a representative of Sustainability Next at campus-wide events, community and professional organizations related to sustainability.Partners with A&F, Office of Sustainability, BBISS, SEI, RBI, SCoRE and other sustainability office across campus to develop communications plans that cross-represent campus-wide initiatives. Partners with the Office of Sustainability to develop resources, facilitate events, presentations, and other outreach initiatives to campus community.Works with Development, EVPS, and Office of Sustainability to seek out operational and research grant opportunities.Assisted with the writing, graphic design and publication of the Climate Action Plan and Sustainability Next strategic plans for the institution. Show less