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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Led the visual redesign of the website, increasing new users by 600% in two years and magnifying brand recognition.Leverage analytics and user feedback to create new graphics and improve audio, video, and page functionality.Create the graphics and produce the audio for the Cooler Earth podcast, showcasing insights from innovative climate leaders to 15,000+ listeners.Oversee the website and marketing graphics design for an annual $1.25M Tesla Raffle. Manage photoshoots of vehicles featured in graphics.Led the layout and information design of 13 economic and energy reports, including the only state-level investment portfolio for green stimulus funding. Managed and oversaw hiring and expansion of the organization, codifying HR policies and organizational values while growing our staff from three to 14 employees in five states.

131 Cambridge Street, Boston Ma 02114

Manage event logistics, including securing venues, speakers, and catering, tracking attendee registration, creating agendas, and promoting programming. Oversee office administration, ensuring the timely completion of paperwork and organization of shared files.

Boston, Massachusetts

Drafted legislation focusing on energy, transportation, toxics, and climate change adaptionpolicy.Coordinated educational briefings hosted by the Committee on Climate Change and GreenEconomy Caucus for the public, elected officials, and their staff, featuring presentations byenvironmental advocates, industry professionals, administration officials, and members ofthe legislature.Researched, drafted, and edited social media and press statements - including quarterlynewsletters and public speeches- often in coordination with stakeholders and advocates.Prepared and delivered public remarks on behalf of the Representative at district events,including ceremonies and municipal meetings, as well as meetings for the North South RailLink Working Group and the Ocean Advisory Commission.Oversaw the Researcher and Administrative Aide for the Committee and manageadministrative paperwork for the office, including time sheets and disclosures.

Boston, Ma

Drafted legislation focusing on energy, transportation, toxics, and climate change adaptionpolicy.Coordinated educational briefings hosted by the Committee on Climate Change and GreenEconomy Caucus for the public, elected officials, and their staff, featuring presentations byenvironmental advocates, industry professionals, administration officials, and members ofthe legislature.Researched, drafted, and edited social media and press statements - including quarterlynewsletters and public speeches- often in coordination with stakeholders and advocates.Prepared and delivered public remarks on behalf of the Representative at district events,including ceremonies and municipal meetings, as well as meetings for the North South RailLink Working Group and the Ocean Advisory Commission.

Norwood, Ma

Acted as the face of the summer program at Yale University by answering incoming questions from students and guardians regarding residential, activity, and curriculum based issues.Supervised eight staff members in answering phone calls and provided guidance with challenging questions or requests from students’ guardians.Facilitated the flow of information among different program offices and promoted communication and collaboration among students and staff members.

Hamilton, Ny

Created weekly Facebook and Twitter posts about sustainability event on campus, advice on sustainable living, and resources regarding current environmental issues.Researched and recorded podcasts detailing sustainable initiatives at Colgate University, including interviews from pertinent members of the campus community.

Hamilton, New York

Measured the physiological response of Streptanthus polygaloides to differing nickel concentrations using a LICOR.

Hamilton, New York

Extracted and analyzed genetic information on scent release in tomato plants by performing polymerase chain reactions and gel electrophoresis. Measured tomato volatiles released in response to herbivory with gas chromatography.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Biology And Geography

Activities and Societies: Administrative Leader of the Swinging Gates a cappella group, Co-Treasurer of the Upsilon Phi Chapter.

Graphic Design Certificate, Graphic Design

To hone my skills as a graphic designer, I enrolled in two semesters of the graphic design certificate program at the Massachusetts.