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PROJECT MANAGER
Professional Summary
Skills
  • Curriculum development
  • Program management
  • Science communication
  • Program development
  • Fundraising
  • Partner management
  • Budgeting/finance
  • Proposal writing
  • Strategic planning
  • Scaling programs
  • Group facilitation
  • Event management
  • Diplomacy
  • Coalition building
  • Strategic problem-solving
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Teaching
  • Engaging across difference
  • Writing/Research
  • Team building
Work History
Project Manager, 03/2013 to Current
Nature Works The Nature Conservancy
  • As the Program Manager for Nature Works Everywhere, I manage the following responsibilities: Curriculum development and science communication (www.natureworkseverywhere.org/#resources) Program development, strategic planning, and execution; organizational navigation Partner cultivation and management, including internal facilitation of relationships with country programs and global strategies to communicate the science of the organization to a general audience Fundraising and principal gift donor management; corporate sponsor management Strategic scaling of programs - the NWE program has reached over 3.8 million students since its inception in 2012 Marketing and strategic messaging/communications; promotional planning and execution Negotiating large contracts and managing vendors; working with TNC legal Finance management to achieve program goals while staying within defined scope and budget Executive production of conservation science videos Development and execution of a small grants program (www.natureworkseverywhere.org/#grants) Supervising a diverse team Public speaking Talent management; media and press relations.
Coda Fellow, 08/2012 to 03/2013
The Nature Conservancy
  • I participated for 8 months as a Coda fellow to support the development of the CT River Whole System conservation business plan.
  • This included:.
  • Co-leading the program's strategic conservation planning process with staff from the Connecticut River Program, a whole system program spanning 4 states.
  • Coordinating with key Conservancy staff and partners to develop and draft a proposal for the Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program.
  • Researching and reporting on the implications of Healthy Watershed designation.
Advancement Services Manager, 02/2011 to 03/2013
The Nature Conservancy – Arlington, VA
  • I joined the Conservancy as a Philanthropy Coordinator within Advancement Services in February 2011.
  • I grew in this role to become a Philanthropy Project Manager.
  • My relevant responsibilities included: Development of training curriculum and project management of philanthropy curriculum development Budgeting Developing and disseminating team and external communications Fundraising data report production.
Interim Education Director, 02/2010 to 12/2010
TNC Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center – Reidsville, NC
  • Schedule and manage all program activities including environmental education programs, team building and life skills development, GPS based education, and all evening programs for students and adults.
  • Organize activities, scheduling, and communications with teachers and groups before and during visits Curriculum development Supervision of program staff Corps member, Coconino Rural Environment Corps (AmeriCorps).
01/2009 to 12/2009
 Flagstaff, AZ
  • Wildfire fuels management; wildlife habitat management.
  • Trail construction and maintenance.
  • 8-Day Backcountry spike camping.
Environmental Education Specialist, 08/2007 to 12/2008
Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Center – Reidsville, NC
  • Prepare and teach environmental education classes to K-12 students.
  • Facilitate cooperative challenges and high ropes courses to build teamwork and leadership skills.
  • Teach students environmental science through the ORIENT Project, an educational program utilizing GPS and Orienteering.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science Natural Resource Management and Policy Economics, 2007
University of North Carolina Asheville -
Environmental Science Natural Resource Management and Policy Economics 3.73 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists
Interests
Director of Youth Engagement The Nature Conservancy Please ask for contact info Geof Rochester Marketing Director The Nature Conservancy 718-613-9258 grochester@tnc.rog Mary Barnes Deputy to the Chief Operations Officer The Nature Conservancy Please ask for contact info Becky-Takeda Tinker CEO Colorado State University Global becky.takeda-tinker@csuglobal.edu Britta Culbertson Education and Outreach Manager, Nature Works The Nature Conservancy Please ask for contact info Sara Elliott Director of Programs Stonebarns Center for Food and Agriculture
Personal Information
202-277-6437 sarae@stonebarnscenter.org Additional references available upon request; please contact me in advance of reference checks so I can communicate appropriately with my team members about this opportunity
Additional Information
  • Brigitte Griswold Director of Youth Engagement The Nature Conservancy Please ask for contact info Geof Rochester Marketing Director The Nature Conservancy 718-613-9258 grochester@tnc.rog Mary Barnes Deputy to the Chief Operations Officer The Nature Conservancy Please ask for contact info Becky-Takeda Tinker CEO Colorado State University Global becky.takeda-tinker@csuglobal.edu Britta Culbertson Education and Outreach Manager, Nature Works The Nature Conservancy Please ask for contact info Sara Elliott Director of Programs Stonebarns Center for Food and Agriculture 202-277-6437 sarae@stonebarnscenter.org Additional references available upon request; please contact me in advance of reference checks so I can communicate appropriately with my team members about this opportunity
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Nature Works The Nature Conservancy
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • TNC Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center
  • Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Center

School Attended

  • University of North Carolina Asheville

Job Titles Held:

  • Project Manager
  • Coda Fellow
  • Advancement Services Manager
  • Interim Education Director
  • Environmental Education Specialist

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Environmental Science Natural Resource Management and Policy Economics , 2007

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