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San Diego, California, United States

* Lead informal science education programs for school groups and youth groups using NGSS Standards* Lead onsite interpretation for aquarium visitors through hands-on activities

Provide personalized support to cities participating in the Blue City Network (BCN) program. BCN is a certification system that recognizes cities and counties demonstrating commitment to healthy waterways and oceans. BCN is a program of Project O, a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Laguna Beach, CA.

• Contribute to all stages of the design process for design firm specializing in residential architectural design and interior design, including travel to France to assist in the restoration, design, and decorating of a historic 16th century chateau • Manage social media• Manage client and vendor relationships• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable accounting, and billing

Greater San Diego Area

• Identified macroalgae detritus in deep sea benthic communities using National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Exploration and Research expedition footage• Mapped and analyzed results using ArcGIS Pro to research the role of sinking macroalgae as a carbon sink• Documented results within expedition annotation platform serving as a publicly available science logbook for the scientific and management communities, increasing the documentation of macroalgae by 43%• Confirmed algal identifications, documented algal pressings, and catalogued specimens for Dr. Jennifer Smith's lab at SIO• Operated digital imaging monitoring of rocky intertidal habitat for Smith Lab• Conducted line-transect surveys of algae, benthic invertebrates, and fish biodiversity and abundance via scuba and snorkel

Irvine, California

Managed grant seeking strategy to reach Second Harvest’s annual goal of raising more than $1.8 million in grant-generated income. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, contributed to overall goals and strategies of the development department during a period of dynamic organizational growth.• Raised over $1.8 million a year by creating, managing, and reporting on 50 public and private grants annually• Coordinated fundraising strategies, special events, seasonal campaigns, and corporate engagement through close collaboration with all members of development, finance, operations, programs, and marketing teams • Developed and coordinated cross-departmental review of strategic communication materials (i.e. newsletter, annual report, direct mail, social media) and managed portfolio of 45 donor relationships• Facilitated annual planning, program budgeting, and performance management of program deliverables

Irvine, California

• Direct supervisor to two Volunteer Department staff• Manage sustainable relationships with key individuals and corporate, non-profit, and community groups• Screen, interview, and match skills-based volunteers with volunteer positions throughout the organization• Manage interdepartmental safety committee including leading/delegating monthly facility inspections, incident investigations, policy recommendations, and development of Emergency Action Plan• Recruit volunteers for special events, recruit and train volunteer Ambassadors for speaking/tabling engagements, and effectively communicate organizational mission, policies, and procedures to groups of 5-100 volunteers

Irvine, Ca

• Manage sustainable relationships with key individuals and corporate, non-profit, and community groups• Manage interdepartmental safety committee including leading/delegating monthly facility inspections, incident investigations, policy recommendations, and development of Emergency Action Plan• Lead 150 volunteers/month in youth educational and volunteer program, Izzy’s Corner• Effectively communicate organizational mission, policies, and procedures to groups of 5-100 volunteers • Lead facility tours and train volunteers and staff on facility tours

Irvine, California

Provide consultation to non-profit focused on ocean conservation. Assignment was on a volunteer basis to provide strategic guidance on organizational development and growth.

Manage relationship marketing and development. Create office documents. Participate in therapy sessions of patients with issues of articulation, language, and development. Assist with lesson planning. Aid in the administration and scoring of diagnostic tests.

Malibu, California

• Assist the Marine Mammal department staff in all aspects of stranding response and animal rehabilitation, including: logistics; assessment; capture/restraint; transport; food and medicine preparation; tube, assist, and hand feeding; facility sanitation • Train volunteers, promote the organization, and educate the public on the policies and procedures involved in the rescue and care of native wildlife

Los Angeles, Ca

• Lead field trips of elementary and middle school classes hosted at our center• Engage in volunteer outreach and organizational promotion• Edit publications• Assist in volunteer-student tutoring session program management• Respond to public inquiries via telephone and email• Explain the procedures and policies of our organization• Assist with special events, educational projects, and fundraising efforts• Maintain volunteer outreach and organizational promotion• Coordinate volunteer and client program participation• Provide daily administrative and operations support

Answered the telephone. Made reservations. Seated restaurant patrons. Provided customer assistance.

Handled register and cash intake. Prepared coffee and specialty drinks. Monitored and re-stocked inventory. Cleaned coffee house equipment.

Consolidated and systematized patient charts into online format. Monitored charts for billing errors and resolved billing discrepancies.

Master Of Advanced Studies (M.A.S) - Scripps Institution Of Oceanography, Marine Biodiversity And Conservation

Courses: Marine Biodiversity and Conservation, Ocean Law and Policy, Marine GIS, Marine Plant Biology, Economics of the Environment, Deep.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Global Studies, Political Science

Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Amigos de UCLAGraduated magna cum laude with a degree in Global.