End-to-end ownership managing creative projects redesigning and rebranding existing program resources to be more dimensional, experiential, and ultimately more engaging and impactful. This included relationship building and coordination with state subject matter experts to develop strategy and resources, saving the organization time and private consultant fees. Created and introduced a fully digital student experience option to provide educators greater flexibility in implementing the program. Successfully recruited 110 new program participants in the first year as a result of resource and delivery updates. Spearheaded creating a new advanced education program to meet the curriculum needs of more experienced students; increasing total school program reach by 10%. Develop and maintain connections with 50+ key partners to extend high-quality learning opportunities in the community. Created a program website and developed digital resources to operate as a 24/7 resource to better support program partners. Designed and facilitated training opportunities for program partners. Manage outreach and 6-8 large events annually, each inviting 100+ visitors onsite to experience enhanced hands-on learning. Support planning for Public Service Park program use.Coach and mentor students in developing innovative environmental engineering project proposals and influential presentations to motivate environmentally conscious development on their school campus. Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to offer internship opportunities to local students; inspiring participants to consider the organization as part of their future career path. Create compelling content to increase community outreach and engagement, coordinating with strategic partners to reach key audiences.Continuously evaluate and improve education program offerings to best meet permit goals and community needs. Program successes presented at conferences.

Punch Bug Marketing (Content Creator, 2016-2023):Created engaging content for blogs, social campaigns, e-campaigns, print marketing, and websites.Collaborated with clients to strategize, build, and maintain a consistent brand voice.Experience working with leadership in health, travel, aviation, interior design, culinary, and agricultural industries.Kentucky Gardener Magazine (Content Creator, 2015-2019):Authored a monthly column for a subscription-based magazine publication. Covington Center for Great Neighborhoods (Project Manager, 2015-2016):Coordinated strategy, brand development, marketing, incentive opportunities, store display construction, and community education event programming to promote healthy product selection as part of the Plan4Health Healthy Corner Stores Initiative.

Farm-to-Table Baker + Farmer FloristSuccessfully strategized, branded, marketed, and crafted products; fully booked calendar servicing 25-30 wedding events and 15 farmers' markets annually. Designed and constructed two in-home certified commercial kitchens. Cultivated meaningful relationships earning preferred vendor status with several premier Cincinnati event venues.Feature articles in Cincinnati CityBeat, Edible Ohio Valley, NKY Tribune, and industry blogs.

Collaborated with civic councils, organizations, businesses, and university research specialists to plan and implement high-impact community horticulture programs and events. Co-managed annual office operating budget supported by a County Judge/Executive appointed District Board. Managed individual program budget including securing grants to supplement funds to provide the most valuable participant experiences possible. Managed ongoing property maintenance. Managed development of the Outdoor Education Center capital improvement project, including facilitating community visioning sessions, design planning, bid solicitation, physical construction, and long-term future use planning. Supported internal team and community land use council through visioning/planning for constructing a second office location.Managed 2 program assistants and co-managed 5 administrative assistants; mentored summer interns.Coordinated NKY Master Gardener Association filing for nonprofit incorporation and Memorandum of Agreement with the Secretary of State. Managed 100+ association volunteers, implemented a 10-week training program annually, and initiated and maintained the association's website presence. Managed 4+ acre Outdoor Education Center demonstrations and facilitated research trials to support experiential learning opportunities. Organized annual public tours attracting 1,000+ daily site visitors. Analyzed data-based program performance, reported impact, assessed future needs, and planned adjustments accordingly. Nurtured positive relationships with stakeholders to form a volunteer advisory council to gain input on future program direction.Developed courses and course calendars, designed and implemented program marketing strategy, facilitated education and training opportunities, and represented the organization as a speaker at local and international conferences.