Blue Sky Funders Forum is a funders collaborative that exists to inspire and increase philanthropic investments and the community of funders supporting equitable access to meaningful outdoor experiences and connections to nature.As the Program Manager, I lead Blue Sky's communications and membership services, oversee our programs and events, and provide project management support and direction for Blue Sky's initiatives. Highlights:- During a year-long leadership transition, I was the only Blue Sky employee. I reported to the board, making recommendations for key priorities during this time. I delivered key programs and events; applied for and reported on grants; retained 93% of members; directed our annual budgeting process; developed and maintained relationships with funders, field leaders, and affinity groups; and led member onboarding and ongoing engagement. - Spearhead Blue Sky's use of Salesforce and implement a strategic action plan for member and prospect member engagement. - Currently overseeing Blue Sky's website redesign and refresh; close collaboration with Giant Rabbit, a web developer to better serve our community through our website. - Initiate annual membership survey in close collaboration with Hunter-Kemper Consulting. In 2022, during a leadership transition, I successfully increased the response rate by 10% through enhanced outreach.

I design and launch official websites on WordPress for three clients spanning author pages and small businesses.- Create and present design strategies and report analytics- Manage content and update regularly

- Develop annual social media strategy and execute on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram utilizing Hootsuite scheduling and analytics - Increased social media followers by 36.6% since October 2018- Develop Day of Giving social media strategy and present to senior leadership, $13,000 raised through social media efforts in 2019 and 2020- Successfully launch LinkedIn channel and recruitment campaign with $5,000 budget; coordinate with other departments and facilitate collaborative partnerships- Write and publish articles on college news site utilizing WordPress and Google Analytics, 73 articles since October 2018- Produce and publish educational and thought leadership videos, 44 videos since October 2018- Create videos and editorial content on diversity, inclusion and environmental justice issues, 14 videos and articles since October 2018 - Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Google applications, Canva, Lumen 5, Kapwing and Microsoft Office Suite- Build relationships with college communicators across departments and provide social media training- Oversee monthly and annual reporting for social media and editorial content- Manage a student intern and facilitate training and professional developmentNC State College of Natural Resources: https://cnr.ncsu.edu/https://www.facebook.com/NCStateCNR/https://twitter.com/NCStateCNRhttps://www.instagram.com/ncstatecnr/

I managed numerous social media platforms for ResponsiveEd and over 70 schools across Texas and Arkansas. In collaboration with the communications team, I administered the communications strategy through internal and external mediums.Included duties:- Planned stakeholder, member engagement and outreach events- Developed company-wide social media and website management program with reporting and tracking for more than 100 schools - Managed online presence and search engine optimization through more than 160 social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, music streaming services and Google My Business - Developed social media, marketing and PR collateral, including promotional items and press releases using Adobe Photoshop - Analyzed success of marketing strategy and provided monthly and annual reports to senior leadership- Developed, documented, and implemented communication strategies to increase brand awareness, lead generation, and program enrollment

I served as the Great Outdoors Colorado Interpretive Naturalist for Sylvan Lake State Park in Eagle, Colorado. As the sole interpreter for the park, I developed and implemented weekly programs for visitors of the park, as well as special groups (schools, cub scouts, etc). Using a hands-on approach, the programs were science based and are applicable for both children and adults. - Increased educational program participation by 50% through social media and public outreach - Solely developed and executed environmental education and Junior Ranger programs for 1-40 youth and adults; kept records of progress in outreach - Coordinated special events and developed programs for the public- Developed and launched 2 new programs which successfully built relationships with community and engaged stakeholders- Managed design process for public awareness materials, press releases, newsletters- Acting Administrative Assistant and Shift Supervisor of 6 employees; performed daily financial operations; recruited and trained new staff and volunteers- Developed and launched “Fun Fact Friday” series, successfully increasing public engagement with the park

In collaboration with up to 20 coworkers and volunteers, I planned, wrote, and implemented educational programs for children to immerse them in nature. Working for a non-profit, every lesson plan met the mission statement of connecting people with nature, while integrating Common Core standards and STEM principles. I lead outdoor excursions such as hiking, backpacking, camping, snow shoeing, biking, and others.- Designed and implemented programs for 1-100 participants on-site and in surrounding community organizations, businesses and schools- Co-directed year-long STEM program for middle school students and reported on success to senior leadership and grant provider - Planned special events focused on diversity and inclusion for community, stakeholders and members- Created and published content for blogs, social media posts and email marketing- Collaborated with up to 20 other employees and supervised volunteers

I worked as an interpreter intern for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife at Sylvan Lake State Park. My job mainly consisted of design and implementation of environmental education programs for youth and tourists. Other duties included operation of the visitors center, enforcing regulations, marketing and advertising programs and assisting in customer relations. By August of 2015, I completed over 400 hours of full time work, granting me 5 credits towards my undergraduate degree.- Increased educational program participation by 50% through social media and public outreach - Solely developed and executed environmental education and Junior Ranger programs for 1-40 youth and adults; kept records of progress in outreach - Coordinated special events and developed programs for the public- Developed and launched 2 new programs which successfully built relationships with community and engaged stakeholders- Managed design process for public awareness materials, press releases, newsletters- Developed and launched “Fun Fact Friday” series, successfully increasing public engagement with the park