As Project Manager, I utilized Agile principles in scheduling and facilitating project activities and timelines for a team of software developers maintaining a digital suite of workflow tools. This role utilized my extensive skill in organization, time management, cost control, contingency planning, KPI monitoring, communication, and team building to ensure on-time, on-budget completion of projects and deliverables.

When I became the Sustainability Coordinator for the Animal Care Group of Lake Oswego in 2018, there were five businesses operating within the umbrella organization and multiple departments within the primary care practice. Our goal was to unify, codify, and execute a sustainability mission for the entire organization, with particular emphasis on environmental, social, and economic sustainability. As the Program Coordinator, I:- Built the five-business organization’s comprehensive Sustainability Program from the ground up, including authoring its defining Sustainability Policy, emphasizing Corporate Social Responsibility and circular economy.- Designed and implemented sustainability initiatives, including defining goals and metrics, monitoring the success of ongoing projects, and reporting to upper management.- Gathered and monitored data on resource usage (financial, material, and time required for various processes) in collaboration with each business and department to identify areas of improvement and barriers to implementation for new protocols.- Worked with department heads, owners, and management to address employee concerns, incorporate feedback, and maximize commitment.- Designed and conducted interactive staff trainings and presentations on our goals and progress.As a result of these efforts, Clackamas County honored our organization with a Gold-tier Certification as a Leader in Sustainability and listed Animal Care Group of Lake Oswego in their Green Business Directory. Following this certification, our first annual Green Goal in 2019 was to reduce paper usage across the organization by 15% from the previous year. Through continued collaboration and employee engagement, the organization saw a 26.33% reduction in the use of paper products that year and an 11.69% reduction in spending even with the increased cost of post-consumer recycled copy paper.

In addition to my role as Sustainability Coordinator I was the Lead Hospital Assistant, working with departmental leaders to improve operations and performance. In this capacity, I established official description defining the functions of multiple positions, including the Hospital Assistant role, and authored several training manuals. I also executed a wide range of key administrative and clerical functions including client support, updating medical records, scheduling, training new staff, and generating financial reports. I continued to expand the position, taking on greater leadership responsibilities and creating the first full-time remote position in response to the unprecedented challenges presented by the pandemic. Since I began testing the remote role in 2020 and demonstrated high productivity, three other employees were added to the remote team. Additionally, as a Client Care Representative, I was responsible for in-house and remote medical records management, scheduling, client communications, customer service, insurance submissions, administrative assistance, and updating forms and protocols.

As a passionate Wildlife Educator, I co-founded Creature Teachers, Inc. and served as the Education Director, designing and presenting interactive wildlife education programs for classrooms and community events with the express goal of expanding access to underserved communities. These programs focused on engaging participants in supporting enhancements in animal welfare and conservation, and incorporated elements of anthropology to promote recognition of diverse and extant cultures around the world. In addition, I:- Created the operational framework, managed budgets, directed/produced content, engaged in marketing/public relations, and trained and managed teams of volunteers to execute event operations.- Designed interactive presentations and special events, including compilation of peer-reviewed research and development of event displays, signage, and supporting curricula.- Managed the handling, humane transport, and care of exotic animals and created/enforced safety protocols.- Networked with like-minded organizations to increase outreach and educational opportunities.

As a Lead Educator, I designed and adapted curricula and projects to drive the educational success of neuro-diverse students in core subjects such as Math, Life Science, and Language Arts. I also assisted and led other learning opportunities in areas including Latin, Interpersonal Relationships, Physical Education, and Team Building.

In this role I designed and managed specialized exhibits and interactive educational programs promoting awareness and wildlife conservation in classrooms and community centers to engage diverse patrons of all ages. Among my many responsibilities, I:- Directed long-term, large-scale events both on-site and at a variety of venues from Alaska to California and served as the Business Liaison in Annual Trade Shows.- Produced and executed a variety of stage shows presented in classrooms, onsite, and before large assemblies.- Trained and led teams of employees and volunteers for events, tours, etc. and served as the Booth Manager & Liaison at the Annual Fairs Trade Show. - Selected, trained and led multiple teams of employees and volunteers for events and tours. - Managed event budgets and revenue of up to $40K per event for the organization.- Planned, organized, and managed transportation of exotic animals and enforced safety protocols.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, I assisted undergraduate students in Environmental Sustainability and Intro to Natural Science Inquiry courses. I also graded assignments and provided support and mentorship during office hours.