April Scholz Email & Phone Number

London, Ontario, Canada

London, Ontario, Canada

London, Ontario, Canada

- Responsible for Canada-wide (excluding Quebec) media representation for the 2021 and 2022 Earth Day campaign, bringing in 8 partners each year, and resulting in an estimated value of almost $180,000 with over 5,600,000 impressions in 2022.- Organized and successfully implemented the inaugural Toronto-based "Earth Day Everyday" fundraiser, raising over $9000 in event sponsorship.- Planned and managed the inaugural "Electric Earth Day" event in 2022, signing over 100 electric mobility retailers across Canada to host free test-drives for their communities.- Designed and created the Switch to Renewable website (linked below), intended to bring renewable energy options to homeowners, businesses, and municipalities in Canada, regardless of province.- Manage the organization's sales customer relationship management tool, training new staff on it's use and ensuring data is entered correctly.

London, Ontario

- Responsible for social media posting including writing and scheduling posts, creating graphics, and monitoring comments and analyzed digital performance of social media campaigns using Hootsuite and Facebook Insights. - Collaborated internally and externally while on the Web Development Team for the re-design of the ReForest London website, including ranking webpages, contacting key stakeholders, and discussing important components of the current website. - Developed and implemented an online communications strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure maximum engagement from supporters during a time of no in-person engagement.- Coordinated the delivery of email campaigns using MailChimp, including the monthly e-newsletter, special one-time newsletters, and event invites. - Managed the tree giveaway program, including updating the program to an online orders system to comply with COVID-19 precautions, recruiting and supporting volunteers, managing tree deliveries and orders, managing tree stock, and yielding over $8,000 in donations. - Managed the memorial tree planting program, an event which normally sees over 400 people in one day. Due to COVID-19, I adjusted the event to take place or 3 days, with guests reserving spots online. Over 300 people planted 150 trees over the 3 days. As well, I obtained $2,250 in sponsorship from 6 local businesses in London.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Skills: Project Management, Outreach, Communications, Waste Systems, Campus Waste Systems, Event Planning & Execution, Professional Writing, Project Proposals, Volunteer Management- Assisted in planning Mohawk’s first Repair Café and Zero Waste Vendor Fair, researching best practices, creating e-invites for volunteers and vendors, and assisting in training the volunteers.- Delivered workshops to grade 7 students, discussing Mohawk’s first Carbon Net Zero building and working with the students to design their own sustainable building.- Created social media content to promote the Repair Café, Zero Waste Vendor Fair, and Farm Stand, utilizing Canva to create graphics. - Implemented a waste sorting station at Fall Orientation, writing the project proposal, obtaining quotes for supplies, working collaboratively with the Grounds Team to coordinate waste pick-up, and educating students, day-of, on how to properly sort waste on campus.- Implemented a campus-wide waste bin rejuvenation, including re-designing and replacing all of the waste bin signage to ease waste sorting amongst students. As well, researched best practices on campuses and implemented a new waste system in the main cafeteria to ensure diversion rates were improved. - Hosted focus groups and conducted tours of office spaces on campus to determine inefficiencies in the waste management system.

- Mentored youth referees aged 13-16, working with them to improve their referee ability, confidence, and interpersonal skills. - Successfully managed conflict between parents, coaches, players, and match officials.- Kept detailed notes on each referee's skills, coaching them to improve their understanding of the game.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

- Responsible for the accurate and effective delivery of beverage container recycling education and promotion at events and festivals throughout Manitoba.- Educated thousands of Manitobans of all ages on proper recycling practices, the benefits of waste management, and environmental consequences of climate change. - Conducted waste audits, collecting and sorting through public waste, in an attempt to calculate the success of Recycle Everywhere recycling bins. - Ensured that promotional targets were met for event days by discussing promotions and recycling habits with the public.- Responsible for social media posts during events, showcasing our booths and promoting attendance from followers.

Orillia, Ontario

- Led over 50 tours across campus, ensuring communication was clear and effective when providing information about the campus, programs, and student life.- Utilized public speaking skills to clearly and efficiently communicate with groups of 1 to 40 people.- Recruited and trained volunteer tour guides.

Oakville, On

- Utilized ArcGIS to locate and track water flow in water and wastewater pipes, ensuring flow was accurate. - Located wastewater pipe obstructions and breakages using CCTV, inputting any faults into ArcGIS and MS Access. - Conducted thorough sweeps at pump stations in Halton Region, recording potential environmental hazards by studying diesel generators.

Hamilton, Ontario

Utilized clear communication to ensure game rules are followed and resolved conflict and overcame differing views to achieve positive outcomes.

Toronto, Ontario

Master'S Degree, Environment And Sustainability

Bachelors, Environmental Sustainability

Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer • Lakehead University Student Union Events Committee • Orientation Leader • Tour GuideHonour's.