Lisa Rain

Experience

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  Curtiss-Wright Corporation

  Apr 2009 - Aug 2009

  Summer Intern

  Worked with a team of interns to conduct inventory of capital assets;Prepared daily and monthly budget reports to find impact of capital assets on budget;Presented findings of capital asset impact on budget to company president, vice presidents, directors, and managers;Updated and optimized functioning of document inventory system;Created electronic library of all documents regarding machines present at plant

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  University of Pittsburgh

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2012

  Worked alongside graduate-level researchers on ecological/evolutionary research;Attended weekly lab meetings to discuss research and provide/gain critical feedback on research of all lab members;Quantified and qualified the evolutionary and ecological changes of Arabidopsis thaliana to changes in climate;Presented research to peers, professors, and researchers at a campus-wide research poster symposium Student Recruiter and Representative of the University of Pittsburgh;Guided prospective students through campus while providing them with pertinent information regarding admissions and student life;Worked one-on-one with prospective students and families to help with their college decision making;Contacted and recruited accepted students

  • Tonsor Lab Undergraduate Researcher

    Sept 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Pitt Pathfinder

    Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
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  UPMC

  Jul 2010 - Jan 2011

  Research Assistant at Center for Biological Imaging

  Worked alongside professors, research specialists, and peers in various research projects;Learned advanced microscopy skills and imaging techniques using various types of microscopes;Trained to prepare microscope slides for numerous research labs at UPMC through use of cryostat machine;Preformed daily lab procedures to aid researchers in their endeavors

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  KEYS Service Corps AmeriCorps

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  KEYS Service Corps AmeriCorps Member

  Received training focused on leadership skills, importance of teamwork, discipline strategies, conflict resolution, positive framing, creation of lesson plans and First Aid;Youth mentor and team leader to youth ages 14 to 17 at the Braddock Youth Project;Worked with youth to grow community gardens and beautify Pittsburgh;Taught youth academic, social, and emotional skills as well as the importance of sustainable practices through farming and gardening;Worked alongside other AmeriCorps members at various volunteer events in Pittsburgh, PA;Received an education award for completion of term of service Show less

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  Walt Disney World

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Professional Intern

  Research with Integrated Pest Management;Researched environmentally safe alternatives to conventional pesticide use; Completed training in pest management and received pest control license; Attended weekly classes and field trips to expand knowledge of plant science, pest management and related areas;Completed summer internship project on bird deterrence methods and presented this to a panel of advisors and managers Completed summer internship project in related areas

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  Rochester Institute of Technology

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  Graduate Student/Research Assistant

  -Responsible for assisting academic researchers in research and development on assigned projects-Obtained and analyzed data pertinent to research topics -Learned skills applicable to data mining, data analysis, and policy analysis

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  AmeriCorps

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2014

  Rochester AmeriCorps Member

  -Served the Rochester Community and Rochester City School District;-Worked as STEM specialist at Nathaniel Rochester Community School #3;-Supported Expanded Learning Time initiative;-Worked with school to move towards inquiry-based learning model;-Assisted school with incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in curriculum at all grade levels;-Provided academic support and social-emotional support to students grades K-8;-Collaborated with community partners to better serve the Rochester, NY area;-Participated in various volunteer projects throughout the City of Rochester, including: Project Homeless Connect, Foodlink volunteering, MLK Day of Service, Intervol medical supply sorting, Mount Home Cemetery Beautification, City restoration projects with the Gandhi Institute, Flower City Kids, etc. Show less

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  City of Orlando

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2018

  -Acted as project manager for the Public Works Department communications campaigns-Developed and executed communications plans for the Public Work Department-Performed professional work serving as a resource for communicating initiatives originating in the Public Works Department to the affected community-Gathered input from the community on initiatives and projects and updated the community on the status of Public Works projects and initiatives -Researched, wrote, published and publicized best practices for Public Works projects and initiatives, including producing pages for the City’s web site-Organized, planned, publicized, coordinated and conducted community and neighborhood meetings-Communicated information regarding services provided by the Public Works Department Show less -Responsible for developing, coordinating, and presenting public outreach campaigns for the City of Orlando's Streets and Stormwater Division;-Trained all City field employees and contractors on stormwater pollution prevention and ways to incorporate this into daily job duties;-Reached public through presentations to school-age children through adults, public service announcements, public displays, social media, informational meetings and presentations, workshops, etc.-Organized and carried out volunteer events throughout the City of Orlando, including Lake Cleanups, Aquatic Plantings, and Storm Drain Marking;-Coordinated and implemented the FDEP Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector trainings;-Acted as liaison to the University of Florida LakeWatch volunteer monitoring program (training volunteers);-Administered the LakeAlert notification system;-Oversaw reporting of stormwater education efforts for the NPDES program and Floodplain Management Action Plans;-Oversaw the stormwater compliance component of the Orlando Police Department's 18A permit approval process for special events hosted in the city;-Worked on increasing cooking oil recycling throughout City;-Worked closely with City's Green Works team to make Orlando a more sustainable city and improve our waterways through stormwater management-Involved with TMDL's issued for City lakes-Liaison between City and Main Street Programs to implement Storm Drain Art Project-Responsible for maintaining Streets and Stormwater Division's webpage-Created quarterly newsletter for Streets and Stormwater Division-Collaborated with all City departments, surrounding municipalities, local businesses, and other stakeholders to form partnerships that aid in reaching public with important and relevant messages. Show less

  • Community Outreach Coordinator, Public Works Department

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Public Awareness Specialist, Streets and Stormwater Division

    Sept 2014 - Oct 2016
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  City of Orlando

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2021

  Economic Development Coordinator III

  -Performs professional project management and business outreach activities for the City of Orlando-Serves as the principal professional and technical individual within the economic development office conducting research and development for activities and operations involving economic development, redevelopment, land development and business development-Serves as a project manager and liaison to the City of Orlando and Orlando business community-Responsible for directing and coordinating special projects/programs and implementing business and economic development programs with owners/developers, attorneys, engineers, governmental agencies and the general public-Responds to citizen/business complaints, investigates and proposes solutions and makes recommendations for implementation Show less

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  Duke Energy Corporation

  Dec 2021 - Mar 2024

  Marketing and Events Lead, Economic Development & Innovation

  -Built the Marketing and Events Department for Duke Energy Florida’s Economic Development program-Managed the execution and communication for strategic programs and projects-Launched new programs, campaigns, events and more to help attract businesses to Florida communities-Worked alongside economic development partner organizations and local and state government organizations to make Florida’s communities more competitive and attractive for business-Managed and oversaw Duke Energy’s sponsorship and participation in technology and innovation organizations and events throughout Florida-Lead the Next Level education series, organizing and executing professional development events for economic development practitioners Show less

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  Florida High Tech Corridor

  Mar 2024 - now

  Cluster Manager, Energy + Environmental Sciences