Roger Dunn

Experience

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  AmeriCorps

  Sept 1996 - Jul 1998

  Team Leader with Elkhart EnviroCorps

  I collaborated with the City of Elkhart, IN to enhance environmental sustainability programs.I assisted in successfully disconnecting 3,000 downspouts from the cities Combined Sewer Overflow preventing over 35,000 gallons of water from entering the system.I assisted in planning and conducting Earth Day events including a “motor less” parade, re-use fashion show, and community outreach activities.I assisted in managing natural resources at the 160 acre Boot Lake Nature Preserve.I coordinated recycling education program to apartment complexes.I taught various environmental education programs to ages K-12 and community members.I assisted in environmental outreach through the Elkhart Environmental Center.I lead service learning projects for school aged groups.I wrote articles for the Elkhart Green Guide and Elkhart Green Gazette. Show less

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  LaGrange County Soil & Water Conservation District

  Aug 1998 - Aug 1999

  Water In Motion Coordinator

  I coordinated the mobile education unit known as the Water In Motion truck which was funded through an EPA grant I coordinated the use of the truck with various groups in a six county area in northeast IndianaI used the educational resource materials in the truck to conduct environmental programs to school and community groupsI updated the environmental curriculum and resources I wrote monthly and quarterly reportsI managed the budget for the programI conducted a live television interview for the local Fox morning show Show less

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  Houston ISD

  Aug 1999 - Dec 2004

  Program Leader at Camp Olympia Outdoor Education Center

  I facilitated outdoor education experiences for diverse inner city youth.I managed safety for groups of 12 to 48 students.I supervised the work of four program leaders.I reviewed and wrote curriculum for the staff field guide.I taught classes in forest & aquatic ecology, agriculture, geology, conservation, sustainability,and team building.

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  City of Elkhart

  May 2002 - Aug 2002

  EEC - Assistant Education Director

  I served as the Assistant Education Director for the Elkhart Environmental CenterI updated curriculum for the teacher education boxesI coordinated fundraising, donations, and logistics for the opening of our traveling Smithsonian Exhibit titled "Vanishing Amphibians"I was interviewed for live television by the local Fox morning showI presented environmental educational programs to school and community groupsI assisted with landscaping of the center and maintenance of the hiking trails Show less

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  South Shore YMCA

  Mar 2006 - Nov 2006

  Camp Burgess Director

  -Recruited for 60 summer staff positions utilizing a variety of methods-Worked with human resource department to onboard staff-Delivered trainings focused on policies, procedures, safety, and leadership-Managed the day to day operations and logistics of YMCA Camp Burgess -Created a culture of safety and inclusion for both campers and staff

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  Student Conservation Association

  Feb 2010 - Jul 2012

  -Supervised a conservation corps of ten members canvassing and engaging Connecticut communities to become more sustainable through energy efficiency and clean energy-Managed all corps logistics including the budget of $500,000-Analyzed data to successfully help communities to reduce energy consumption by over 15%-Utilized Salesforce as a program resource-Delivered trainings focused on policies, procedures, safety, and leadership -Represented the program at all recruiting events-Approved times sheets for members-Assisted members with finding answers to their questions about benefits Show less

  • High School Crew Leader

    May 2007 - Jul 2012

  • Project Leader

    Sept 2010 - Nov 2011

  • Eastern Program Coordinator

    Feb 2010 - Sept 2010
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  Central Connecticut State University

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Graduate Assistant

  I served as GIS lab assistant tutoring students when needed about GIS. I tested GIS labs before they were given to the students.I prepared and proctored exams.I taught a class section of GEOG 291 - National Parks & World Heritage Sites. I created ZIP Code maps using ArcGIS to be displayed at the American Association of Public Gardens national conference.I assisted in research with select professors.

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  Connecticut Department of Transportation

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Intern

  I completed a project to photo log the multi-use trails in the state. I used a Contour camera attached to the front of my bike to capture the photo log data. I then utilized the data to create videos using Windows Movie Maker and maps using ArcGIS. These videos and maps are designed to be used on the CT DOT website to help inform the general public about the multi-use trails and encourage their use.

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  Student Conservation Association

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2018

  Program Director - Excelsior Conservation Corps

  -Responsible for the initial start-up the program including hiring staff and creating systems-Oversee the day to day operations of a residential conservation corps program, managing six full-time staff and 50 ten-month AmeriCorps members-Develop and manage an operating budget of 1.8 million dollars-Work closely with federal, state, and local partners including New York State DEC and OPRHP, New York State Commission on National & Community Service, NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation, SUNY Morrisville, CNCS, and Roger’s Environmental Education Center-Submit monthly and quarterly reports to meet federal and state requirements-Seek new funding opportunities and grants to supplement current funding sources Successful grants include: Keen Boots, Timberland Boots, and Ranger Doug Enterprises-Ensure the overall quality of projects and programs for partners, staff, and members-Oversee all recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of new staff -Utilize various forms of advertising and social media in recruiting efforts-Deliver trainings focused on policies, procedures, safety, and leadership -Help with questions surrounding worker’s compensation and other benefits-Approve timesheets for staff Show less

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  Massachusetts Service Alliance

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2021

  Program Officer

  I worked with Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) to support AmeriCorps programs in the state of Massachusetts and help promote service and volunteerism.-Served as a team member on the official State Commission on Service and Volunteerism-Oversaw a portfolio of 10 AmeriCorps programs in the state of Massachusetts-Provided training and technical assistance to AmeriCorps programs-Served as compliance officer assuring all programs are compliant with federal and state regulations-Reviewed new and continuing grants submitted by programs-Performed fiscal review on all reimbursement requests-Conducted site visits to selected programs during grant cycle-Served on the America's Service Commissions (ASC) Resource Development Committee. Show less

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  American Red Cross Rhode Island Chapter

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2023

  Senior Director Disaster Cycle Services
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  Coldstream Christian Camp

  May 2023 - now

  Camp Director

  I am serving as full-time Camp Director for Coldstream Christian Camp.