Mary Van Zant

Experience

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  Texas State University

  Apr 2006 - Aug 2015

  Project Coordinator

  Fulfilled grant deliverables in water resource management at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. Developed project plan with a small team. Identified project requirements, planned project timeline, developed charter, milestones, deliverables and stakeholder engagement plan. Conducted environmental studies of Central Texas Watersheds. Managed software developers and design creatives by assigning tasks and overseeing time allocation. Led back-end development initiatives for database solutions. Developed and maintained project budgets between $200,000 - $600,000. Developed quality assurance and quality control plans for a rigorous scientific process that is supported by the Clean Water Act methodologies. Incorporated National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and local municipal and county regulations into project plans. Tracked and reported project progress and ensured change management was accounted for. Provided technical writing, editing and GIS map design for digital and print publications. Complex spreadsheet and database management. Show less

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  72 Degrees Festival

  Dec 2014 - Apr 2017

  Event Coordinator

  Planned, fundraised and coordinated a community festival celebrating environmental education, music, art and film. Ensured the success of the event, while enlisting and maintaining partnerships. Documented and corrected future events based on lessons learned. Networked with partners to identify opportunities, gaps, and process improvements.

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  University of Texas

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2017

  Project Coordinator

  roject manager for a stormwater grant of the EPA and TX GLO at UT’s Center for Research in Water Resources with a focus on small municipalities of the Texas Gulf Coast. Defined and controlled scope. Ensured planning and implementation aligned with stakeholder expectations. Scheduled and created agendas for external stakeholder meetings. Facilitated discussions and brainstorm session and ensured detailed documentation. Educated the public through digital media. Wrote and submitted reports and documentation for deliverables to clients and leadership. Show less

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  Active Deployment Systems Inc.

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2018

  Operational Coordinator

  Planned and executed a safety program, managed staff credit cards and performed other confidential duties at a disaster relief company. Achieved project objectives on time, within scope and at the required quality. Assisted the CEO, prioritized competing demands, organized to-do lists, followed up on tasks and updated internal fleet management systems. Procured vendors and ensured projects were properly resourced. Anticipated leadership and client needs according to business requirements.

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  Adecco

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Fleet Response Specialist

  Support the daily operation of Google’s self-driving cars: a program on the front lines of artificial intelligence and robot technology. With enthusiasm, teamwork, a positive attitude and a keen eye for detail, I submit tickets and provide feedback for project documentation and metrics. Complex remote sensing, mapped systems, multitasking and quick decision making. Adheres to the standards, policies and processes of Waymo and Google.

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  Texas Solar Integrated

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2020

  Project Manager
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  Power Home Remodeling

  Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

  Remodeling Consultant
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  3 Rivers Roofing

  Sept 2022 - now

  Small Business Owner