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Burlington, Ia, Us

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M.E.T. Consulting LLC is a multidisciplinary consulting firm & full-service-plus talent search partner scaling a disruptive business model in the recruiting industry, serving clients nationwide. Our unique business model, belief in true partnership & commitment to excellence have powered our growth while lowering risk, raising quality & significantly reducing cost-per-hire versus traditional recruiting methods.www.chooseMET.comCertified U.S. Woman-Owned Small Business, current (U.S. Small Business Administration 3rd party)Certified HUBZone, current (US SBA)

- Trained and became a professional mountain biker and brand ambassador (Killington Resort, Juliana/Santa Cruz Bicycles) with wins in various disciplines (enduro, downhill, cross-country). Two-time USA Cycling National Champion. Established & lead Killington Bike Park's Divas of Dirt program. (Killington feature video: https://youtu.be/zs_kGHe4DR8 & Featured Athlete article: https://vtsports.com/the-diva-of-dirt/)- Cofounded a sports management firm specializing in branding and marketing, social media content creation and management, skills coaching/instruction, and public speaking (see list of speaking engagements below). - Developed and currently presenting a 3-part seminar series, "Lessons from a Diva of Dirt", including Diva Mindset: Mental Strength Training; Diva Spirit: Overcoming Obstacles; Diva Performance: Fueling the Body, Mind, & Brand at elite ski academies and universities.- Served as Race Director for Spartan/Peak Races Woodsplitter 6 Hr MTB race / Leadville 100 Qualifier.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led state legislative and regulatory affairs, conducted outreach and advocacy, and provided technical assistance on behalf of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment. Held sole responsibility for the five Mid-Atlantic states and DC, comprising nearly 20 installations (~300,000 acres) and providing over $39 billion in total economic benefit. Appointed as Secretariat lead for Army’s Chesapeake Bay Program & identified and secured over a million non-appropriated dollars to support 11 DOD installations within the Chesapeake Bay watershed prepare for a federally mandated Clean Water Act effort. Initiated and shepherded first ever MOU between DOD, NOAA, and a state to protect coastal resources. Supported Army’s Energy Initiatives Taskforce in the Mid-Atlantic region to promote and execute renewable energy projects.

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

Initiated and secured a first of its kind Legislative Fellowship for the 2013 General Assembly, as a Government Service/DoD detail. Served as Legislative staff on a variety of policy issues (e.g. renewable energies, transportation) and in House Committees; crafted briefing material; conducted legal research; and testified.

Advised the US Army’s Office of Regional Environmental and Government Affairs – Northern on strategic planning, policy, and programmatic efforts covering 22 states and territories. Built and led the contractor team. Planned and conducted outreach for Army's sustainability strategies including climate change-related efforts, water security, and net-zero energy initiatives at regional and national venues (e.g. National Conference of State Legislatures conferences).

Arlington, Va, Us

Managed national and international projects and public/private partnerships. Facilitated nearly $2MM in water, sanitation, and capacity building activities in Tanzania, Nigeria, and Egypt through a collaboration between The Coca-Cola Company and USAID. Managed, facilitated, and grew a regional partnering effort, which joined over 60 organizations to address environmental and community issues.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Managed multiple environmental and public health projects from green buildings to energy efficiency to community-based environmental coalitions. Formed and maintained oversight responsibilities for multidisciplinary project teams of over 15 personnel including subcontractor, management, and support staff.

Washington, Dc, Us

Supported and represented USEPA Administration's Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation in promoting a sector-based approach through collaborative partnering and Environmental Management Systems use across 12 manufacturing and service sectors. Keenly involved with the American Association of Port Authorities initiative.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Within the Industrial and Marine Coatings Division, functioned as the marine coatings specialist; testing coordinator; secretary of an international standards committee; and ISO 9000 internal quality auditor. Received a series of promotions and selected by leadership to interface as technical liaison within the National Marine R&D Team.

Key Professional Matchmaking Skills & Tactics from Killington’s Diva of Dirt (selected speaker), Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) VT Conf, Sep 2022Opening remarks, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA) Workforce Forum, Nov 2021Diva Performance: Fueling Body, Mind, & Brand seminar, Killington Mountain School (KMS) (ski academy) VT, May 2018Diva Spirit: Overcoming Obstacles seminar, KMS, Feb 2018Killington Bike Park's Divas of Dirt, Castleton University, VT, Dec 2017Diva Mindset: Mental Strength Training seminar, KMS, Nov 2017How to be a Diva of Dirt or Snow or Life in General seminar, Jan 2017From Desk to Podium: My Journey to Becoming a Pro Mtn Biker, CrossLand Festival, Merriweather Pavilion, MD, Oct 2016Insights & Recommendations from a Legislative Fellowship w/ MD's Speaker of the House of Del, presented to Office of Sec of Defense & all DOD Reg'l Env'l Coordinators & to DOD Reg'l Legal Counsel for Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Regions, May 2013Leading By Example: Army's Total Max Daily Load Pilots: Responding to USEPA's Ches Bay state-specific Watershed Implementation Plans (versions of)- MD's Land Conservation Conf, Howard Co, May 2012 (invited)- Environment VA Symposium, Lexington, VA, Apr 2012 (abstract selected)- Nat'l Defense Center of Env & Energy Program Conf, Arlington, VA, Jun 2011PTSD: Healing Invisible Wounds: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, MD, Nov 2011Helping Army Facilities Prepare for Ches Bay TMDL & WIP Process - NDIA Env, Energy Security & Sustainability Symposium, LA, May 2011US Army’s Env'l Strategy & Sustainability - Env'l Leadership Summit, Duke University, Sep 2008 (invited)VA Reg'l Env'l Mgmt System (V-REMS): Partnering for Env'l Results - Ches Businesses for the Bay Mtg & Awards, VA Nov 2007 (invited)V-REMS: An Innovative DoD Partnership - DoD Joint Services Env'l Mgmt Conf, OH, May 2006 Graduation Speaker, Speech: http://youtu.be/CFjpgmirZTw - Duke University Nicholas School of Env, May 2005

Rallycross racing- 2019 Champion - Prepared FWD (Audi A3), New England Region SCCA RallyX series (w/ 5 season wins)Off-roading competitions- 2017 placed 4 of 34 teams: Vermont Overland Trophy (VOT) (4-day off-road competition)-- 2016 placed 9 of 44 teams: VOT-- 2014 Finisher: VOT-- 2013 Team Spirit Award & Finisher: VOTSki Racing (1st year, 2016)-- 2nd place overall Amateur Women, Okemo Mountain Innkeepers Race series-- Winner, Amateur Women's race, Feb 23, Mar 8Demos-- Bike safety & biking lifestyle/motivational demo, PA, 2013 Triathlons -- Finisher, 2012 Iron Girl -- First Time Triathlon - Finisher, 2011 Iron GirlBaltimore Sports & Social Club Football, Co-ed -- Championship Team player (1st out of 90 teams), Xtreme Social League, 2011Volleyball, Co-ed -- League Runner-up, Aberdeen Proving Ground Intramural Volleyball, Spring 2011Horse Showing & Judging -- 1st place, Chesapeake 30 (mile) Endurance Race -- 2008 -- Grand Champion Sport Horse, Blue Ridge Arabian Horse Assn Spring Show, 2008 -- Foxhunting, Guest of Howard Country Iron Bridge Hunt Club, 2007-2009 -- 1st place Team, Carrollton Hunter Pace, 2008 -- Open & 4-H Horse Judge - cards held for OH, IN, IL, KY, 1997-2004 -- Worlds Qualifier, Hunter in Hand, World Championship Appaloosa (ApHC) Show, 2002 -- Central Ohio Saddle Club Association Queen, 1993-4 (voted Miss Congeniality) -- State Champion, Showmanship – Saddle Type, Ohio State Fair (4-H), OH -- 1993 -- Youth Rider/Trainer, Nolen Farms (Paint & Quarter Horse Ranch), Denton, TX, including Paint Horse World, summers of 1991, 1992 -- Top 5 Judging, 4-H Hippology National Championships, KY, 1990 -- Champion Team Hippology, 4-H, Ohio State Competition, OH, 1990 -- Over 300 1st place career ribbons, multiple High Point awardsBasketball -- NCAA Div III National Champ Runner-up team, Mount Union College, 1996 Other -- Warrior Dash, Portland, OR, 2011 -- multiple 5Ks, 10Ks, Half Marathons (Nashville, Philadelphia)

Executive Education Intensive For Elite Athletes & Special Forces Veterans

Master Of Environmental Management, Environmental Economics And Policy

Government Affairs Institute: Congressional Operations Seminar

Graduate Studies Program, Environmental And Natural Resources Education Cert

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biology