Janna Starr

Experience

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  Auburn University

  Jun 2010 - May 2011

  Academic Tutor

  Academic tutor for 25 student-athletes taking courses in History and Sociology (levels 100-440)

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  Loudoun Literacy Council

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

  AmeriCorps Member

  - Served one term of National Service - ESL Teacher, taught English to immigrant adults in classroom/one-on-one tutoring- Coordinator for Adult Literacy Program- Performed administrative duties, managed volunteers, computed statistics for grant reporting- Developed & implemented Training Program for new volunteers- Created volunteer network opportunities such as quarterly coffee hour and annual recognition events

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  Girl Scouts of the USA

  Nov 2012 - Apr 2016

  - Created and delivered professional development opportunities & interactive webinars for Girl Scout membership staff throughout the 112 councils in the nation. Content of trainings revolved around effective member recruitment and retention practices. 110 councils (98% of councils nationwide) voluntarily participated in these trainings and over 2,300 staff members engaged in these opportunities for since the launch in February 2015- Collected surveys, research, and data to discover membership trends and proven practices- Organized effective tools and learning opportunities on a shared knowledge platform for council staff to utilize and share- Assisted team through the creation and maintenance of national dashboard and other tools that help analyze historical membership trends and measure council health- Contributed to the creation of national marketing materials including Educator Resources, retention materials, and recruitment campaigns- Collaborated with various departments at headquarters to develop a national membership strategy by creating and assessing goals, resources, marketing campaigns, and workplans- Provided excellent customer service and support to council staff Show less - Recruited and retained over 2,030 Girl Scouts and provided support to 900 adults & volunteers in Loudoun County, VA- Trained, managed, and supported 90 administrative volunteers- Created community-based programs to reach low-income and minority populations- Ran statistics and gathered demographic data for reporting and planning- Developed community partnerships with local organizations & companies to enhance visibility and sustainability of program- Promoted to senior specialist position based on consistent surpassing of benchmarks Show less

  • Membership Support Specialist at the Girl Scouts Headquarters

    Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Senior Membership Specialist at the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital

    Nov 2012 - Jan 2015
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  GrowNYC

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

  Event Recycling Coordinator

  - Collaborated with public & private entities in NYC to implement recycling and encourage waste reduction at major public events (street fairs, festivals, parades)- Consulted with organizations & event producers to create sustainable event plan, drafted vendor communications, and created customized strategies to reduce waste at public events- Worked with Zero Waste Program staff to conduct special recycling & collections at events for materials such as textiles, electronics, compost, and hazardous waste, while also providing public education on sustainability city initiatives- Trained, equipped, and supported volunteers who served as recycling ambassadors in their communities and at public events- Created and updated volunteer resources, orientation materials, and sustainable event guidelines - Tracked and reported diversion rates and waste collection statistics at public events in order to measure success and outcomes Show less

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  North Carolina Botanical Garden

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2021

  Facilities and Events Manager & Sustainability Officer

  - Maintained and managed events and facilities at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, which is a part of the The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- Oversaw 300+ facility rentals per year and coordinates event logistics with UNC departments, non-profit organizations, and private groups, bringing in $175,000+ annually in revenue- Lead the Visitor Experience team, spearheading the effort on collecting visitor surveys & data, and works with leadership to strategically implement organization-wide improvements - Served as Sustainability Officer, leading the Sustainability Committee & Wellness Initiative. - Created and produced climate change podcast, Plant Power: The Power of Plants in a Changing Climate, educating 3,000+ listeners on the significance of restoring land during a time of climate change- Supported annual Garden Signature Events with logistical planning & project management, in addition to managing all rentals, festivals, social events, film screenings, and community outreach events - Oversaw repairs with UNC Facilities, monitors sustainable building functions, and plans preventive maintenance of green buildings- Educated users on low-waste & green event policies including caterer requirements, holding trash-free events, and utilizing sustainable materials at events and led LEED Platinum facility tours- Coordinated operations and safety planning during COVID-19 pandemic Show less

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  U.S. Green Building Council

  Jul 2021 - now

  - Oversees projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet all scope, timeline, and budget requirements by managing project or program schedules, budgets, resources, and project deliverables. - Delivers business results by ensuring that project management best practices are being met. - Monitors teams to make sure the project goals and objectives are being kept.- Leads cross-functional teams in executing initiatives that directly advance USGBC’s mission to foster a resilient, sustainable future. Focus areas include reducing carbon emissions, conserving natural resources, and implementing green building standards to create healthier, more cost-efficient spaces.- Contributes to the success of LEED certification and Arc platform programs, emphasizing sustainability metrics and innovative solutions for environmental impact reduction. Show less - Managed the coordination of technology projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget across diverse green building initiatives.- Collaborated closely with project managers and key stakeholders to develop and optimize resource allocation and project plans, driving efficiencies that align with environmental sustainability goals.- Facilitated project governance, overseeing portfolio management, change control processes, and quality assurance to maintain the highest standards of sustainability performance. Show less - Administered and advanced certification programs at Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI), including leading rating systems (including LEED) which address sustainability, health, and wellness in the built environment and beyond- Served as account manager for portfolio-level customers in the LEED Volume program, facilitating certification services to project teams focused on green building projects- Created resources and educates customers on the streamlined LEED Volume program- Worked with program team to achieve goals to transform the market, increase building performance and accountability, and grow partnerships with industry leaders- Supported U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in its work to refine LEED standards and improve the overall certification process- Managed day-to-day customer interactions to provide technical and process-related support to customers- Utilized digital tools such as core data dashboards, Salesforce, and project management software Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Project Coordinator

    Jul 2023 - Jan 2025

  • GBCI Certification Program Specialist

    Jul 2021 - Jul 2023