Andrea Harper, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, MO, US

Manage portfolios and relationships for five markets, overseeing volunteers, community leaders, partners, and donor prospects to foster collaboration and engagementLead recruitment, training, and retention efforts for peer mentors, volunteer leaders, and committee members ensuring cohesive and engaged teamsDeliver compelling scientific presentations to.

Provided communication and logistical support for 280+ volunteers within the Education DivisionExecuted end-to-end volunteer management, from recruitment to training, resulting in the development of a highly skilled and dedicated teamRetained 60% of original volunteer staff over 7-year periodDeveloped and led a database transition initiative, successfully.

Responsible for all front desk duties, greeting visitors and informing them about Pilates and studio classes and procedures, managing the private and group class weekly/monthly schedule, and providing a friendly atmosphere for the studio through effective communication, organization and enthusiasm.

St. Louis Missouri

Contracted to manage recruitment, renewals, participant enrollment and retention for the 2014 Challenge.Oversees the Challenge participant contact database, communications and website updates for Challenge participantsAssists with planning, logistics and registration for monthly seminars/meetings to engage participants in sustainability implementation and.

Managed a comprehensive 12,000-member database, ensuring data accuracy and streamlined communicationDirected office operations with a focus on effective task delegation for staff & volunteersLead impactful community outreach initiatives through weekly e-newsletters, monitoring social media accounts, The Green Blog, and multiple email accountsManaged media.

Educated visitors about space science, astronomy, earth science and meteorology through programs, exhibits, and science-related showsEncouraged planetarium management to personalize staff uniforms; went from polo shirts & khakis to full NASA flight suitsCo-founded Saint Louis Science Center Green Team; evaluated & revamped recycling protocols Worked over.

• Served as main contact for the 2013 Green Business Challenge
• Registration and logistics management for monthly meetings and events
• Recruitment Coordinator for new 2013 sustainability programs: The Sustainable Business Advantage and the Emeritus Master's Workshop
• Pivotal role in the planning and logistics for the Challenge Kick-Off event and the Sustainable Business Advantage Seminar.

• Served as main contact for the St. Louis Green Innovate Network
• Handled planning, marketing and logistics for the first-ever "Green Innovation Big Bang" event to connect entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and sustainability professionals in the St. Louis region.
• Created and developed the St. Louis Green Innovate website and blog and maintained all communication with network participants - social media, content, blogging, and publishing an e-newsletter to subscribers.
• Managed planning and logistics for the 2012 St. Louis Green Business Challenge Award Ceremony including: working with area business green team leaders to assemble 2012 Achievements and Innovations Booklet, assisting.
• Assisted in St. Louis Green Business Challenge Products and Services EXPO working with vendors on design of expo hall and greeting attendees.

Created a "Green Living Guide" for higher education institutions to personalize to promote green living, the sustainability efforts being done on campus, and that is St. Louis specific listing resources for students and staff on campus.Responsible for the Terracycle Recycling Program for the Earthways Center and throughout the Missouri Botanical.

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Heritage Leadership, Sustainability, Social Justice And Participatory Culture

Dissertation Research: "An Exploration of Trust in Community Leadership Contexts"

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) Speech Communication Studies, Minor In Environmental Studies, Focus: Environmental Sustainability

Activities and Societies: Webster Students for Environmental Sustainability (WSES) Student Group, Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, Pi Kappa.