Here you will find some highlights, by topic, of my work experience.  By working for both small businesses, non-profits, and large government organizations, I have had the opportunity to contribute my expertise and creativity through diverse roles.  Juggling multiple initiatives at once, and wearing many hats, is where I have the most fun.  Please refer to my resume for additional work experience details.
 
Marketing Management & MBA
  • NC State University Jenkins MBA, Poole School of Management
  • Business Relationship Management
  • Marketing methods and strategy
  • Social media marketing plan development
  • B-Corp Clinic team leader
  • Product development – Smarttrek Walking Sticks
  • Simulated startup practicum for innovation and technology
  • Led cross functional teams to design, build (prototype), market and pitch business idea as part of competition
Mentoring, Advising, and Coaching

  • Regularly mentor volunteers and interns
  • Advise students on environmental careers through presentations, meetings, and partnerships with non-profits organizations
  • Regular coach for youth sports including tennis and soccer
Outreach 

  • Networking and working closely with community stakeholders and diverse groups of individuals to identify problems and pursue solutions.
  • Design displays, print pieces and outreach events from start to finish.
  • Volunteers coordination and staff management at large events including fairs, festivals, and community events.
  • Mentoring and teaching youth about how to be leaders in the environmental arena and how any job can be an environmental career.

Sustainability

  • Support Departments and divisions sustainability goals.
  • Coordinate with Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs to reach citizens with core messages and tips to improve natural environment.
  • Support efforts to showcase LEED certified buildings through tours and highlights of newer Green Square office space.
  • Member of DEQ’s green team and support sustainability team efforts throughout the year.
Communications
  • Website and content management systems
  • e-newsletters
  • LinkedIn group manager
  • e-marketing (Constant Contact, Bronto, etc)
  • Survey development and deployment (Qualtrics, survey monkey, Wufoo, etc)
  • Online form development and data collection
  • Responding to data trends
  • Coordinating internal working teams on various collaborative platforms
 
Social Media and Marketing
  • Statewide campaign design
  • Social Marketing – barrier identification and communications
  • YouTube, Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo, blogs, and many other platforms
  • Local, Community Based Social Marketing campaigns for behavior changes
Education and Science Communications
  • Master of Science in Environmental Education
  • STEM programs development and presentations (curriculum development, trainings, and workshop delivery)
  • In-class presentations and educator trainings
  • Field teaching training and outdoor education experiences
Project Management
  • Coordinate contracts and grants for Division
  • Team leader for NC Air Awareness (statewide outreach program serving all 100 NC counties)
  • Manage multi-million dollar contract / agreement for NC DEQ

Brand Management

  • Manage non-profits premium programs
  • Developed cohesive strategy for program specific  logos use on printed materials and online
  • Style guides development and new logo design
  • Event planning and collaboration with companies- big and small- including startups and Fortune 500 companies who sponsor events
Video Production & Creation
  • It’s Our Air: High School Air Quality Curriculum (www.itsourair.org)
  • “The Adventures of Clair and CAM”:  An educational video for 3rd -5th grade educators to help them bring environmental friendly lessons into their classrooms.
  • Classroom activity video tutorials
  • Engaging and fun YouTube videos

Music Production

  • Produced original Air Quality song with the band Sandbox
  • Manage and oversaw digital mastering of original song
  • Responsible for music’s integration into original educational video series for K-5 students