Abby Rizzo Email & Phone Number

Chico, California, United States

Chico, California, United States

-Administer contracts for consultants, including drafting deliverables, processing agreements, and working with program staff and consultants to ensure the obligations of contracts are fulfilled and invoices are submitted in a timely fashion.-Organize and execute key events, meetings, and exchanges to ensure they effectively meet their desired objectives, including supporting agenda development, communicating with participants, researching and selecting venues, making travel and catering arrangements, documenting notes and key takeaways, and other tasks to meet attendee needs as relevant.-Provide advanced administrative support to Oceans Science staff, as appropriate, including scheduling assistance, travel arrangements, processing expense reimbursements, and submitting invoices.-Apply excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills by responding to requests for information and helping to coordinate activities, projects, and work plans for teams. Preparing reports as needed.-Collaborate with other members of the Operations Team on cross-programmatic activities, including the development of new project management tools, roll out of updated procedures, planning of program-wide events, and other activities that improve the communication, coordination, and productivity of the team.-Support project management efforts by developing project timelines, coordinating activities among staff members, tracking deliverables and budgets, providing status updates and financial summaries as needed, and supporting the implementation of necessary tools, systems, and documents to foster project flow and maintain efficiency.

-Researched, designed, and drafted marketing publications and content. -Collaborated with colleagues, external partners, and consultants to compile content for newsletter.-Researched, wrote, and updated content for 20+ websites. -Moderated, organized, and coordinated 50+ online events.-Compiled membership reports for 4,500+ members. Updated membership database.-Developed and maintained event registration database. Generated financial reports.-Developed and maintained trust-based relationships with team, organization members, and vendors.-Researched event information in international and national venues for members, including hotels, parking, airport, ground transportation, restaurants, activities, attractions, etc.

-Coordinated/assisted with management of solar project cycle.-Managed numerous competing priorities and delivered under tight deadlines.-Researched solar energy generation per client and presented them with findings.-Assisted with production and proofreading of marketing media, corresponded with vendors, and facilitated sponsorships. Coordinated marketing orders and materials tracking.-Provided support to coordinate, plan, and execute AES events and set up for participation in Home Shows, Farm Shows, and various community events.-Coached customers through the use of their solar monitoring online platform, understanding their utility bill, and troubleshooting technical problems with their system. -Demonstrated strong ability to connect with customers and convey warmth.-Addressed concerns and questions after installation and maintained detailed customer records.-Assisted with processing referral and rebate checks and tracking sponsorships and donations in the budget.-Coordinated solar project cycle including filing permits, obtaining utility and HOA approval, checking on materials acquisition, scheduling installs, and collaborating with field teams.

Chico, California

-Trained, supervised, and provided feedback to volunteers, interns, fosters, and community service workers.- Coordinated with managers, animal control officers, veterinary technicians, rescue organizations, and members of the public to enhance animal welfare. Managed emotionally charged issues many times per day. Charged impound fees and addressed animal health and care issues with clients. -Served diverse public by processing dog adoptions, answering questions, and referring clients to the appropriate resources. Educated public about animal care and welfare.- Conceptualized and introduced canine playgroups in the shelter setting to enhance animal care efforts.- Performed accounting tasks daily, cooperating closely with the Finance Department to reconcile transactions, and generate financial records. Calculated and charged appropriate impound fees for stray animals returned to owners. -Provided clerical support, screened phone calls, and scheduled appointments for Director and Veterinary Technicians.-Performed online/in-person outreach and public relations for varied community outreach events and spay/neuter program. Managed various social media.

Chico, California

-Researched, analyzed, and wrote site-specific restoration plans, permits, and project progress reports, and translated the site-specific design across the project area for implementation in the field. -Monitored budget for new and existing projects. -Worked with diverse and demanding clients (federal, state, and regional agencies, private companies, and non-profits) on integrating recreational and environmental goals for regional management plans. -Performed quality assurance on native plantings over 500+ acres. -Demonstrated riparian restoration project management experience for close to 10 projects with supervisor support. Reported recommendations. -Promoted recreational ‘mudders’ to encourage donations and community involvement. -Developed advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills to write and format reports, email clients, and input and analyze data.

Chico, California Area

Assisted with maintenance of semi-permanent wetland. Flooded up and drew down water in four management units. Propagated native forage for migratory waterfowl. Macroinvertebrate sampling. Wildlife surveying.

Chico, California Area

Identified northern pintails and maintained detailed data. Performed wing analysis to determine age and sex ratio data to be used for regional study on mating behavior.

Department Of Geography And Planning

-Independently prepared lesson plans & maintained a safe, productive, and fun atmosphere both in the classroom and on field trips. -Taught students to use various field equipment for testing stream flow and atmospheric conditions. -Tracked student work, testing, and evaluations. Recognized for excellence by students and faculty in helping students reach their potential in the laboratory setting.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Geography: Environmental Policy And Planning, 3.858 Gpa

Activities and Societies: A.S. Sustainability RELEVANT COURSEWORK Intro to Graduate Research Environmental Issues Maps, Images.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Comparative Literature, 3.43 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Cal Aggie Marching Band (2000-2004) Dean's List