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Lee'S Summit, Mo

During this job role, I address Genealogy Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) public requests for historical immigration records by promptly and effectively fulfilling information retrieval needs. I perform thorough data queries of government databases and confidential paper records to deliver clients accurate and comprehensive historical citizenship information. I create and assess standard operating procedures for genealogy services as well as actively contribute to organizational objectives while identifying opportunities for program efficiencies and process enhancements.Key Achievements:• Participated in panel interviews, assessed, and interviewed 30+ candidates seeking positions at National Record Center (NRC), while also providing comprehensive training to new team members on retrieval, analysis, and distribution of historical immigration records.• Managed and processed a significant volume of over 2000 genealogy files annually, while meticulously adhering to statutes and record distribution policies to safeguard the confidentiality of third-party subjects, officials, and government protocols.• Generated new client cases by utilizing specialized and confidential software specific to immigration records and identity services directorates, such as CMT/MIDAS, FIRST, PCIS, PCQS STACKS, and CIS2.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Collaborated with JVasi Consulting on the implementation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Environmental Justice assessments. JVasi Consulting, LLC. Provides nonprofits and foundations with program planning and evaluation, research and survey analysis, water policy and advocacy, and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.• Collected, analyzed, and interpreted internal and external organizational survey data to provide a snapshot of current operations and programmatic impact to inform future strategy.• Authored written reports detailing findings and recommendations from research, data collection and data analysis. Created accompanying PowerPoint presentations for leadership and for public dissemination.• Informed and explained national granting programs, DEIJ, and climate change policies to non-profit organizations and other stakeholders.• Provided in-depth research on recent funding for environmental (focus on water, energy, and environmental justice) programs including the Infrastructure Reduction Act and the American Rescue Plan Act. • Recommended survey design methods, and data visualization structures.

Manhattan, Kansas Area

During this job role, I fostered collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to effectively navigate ad hoc teams and adeptly managing competing demands and priorities. I conducted comprehensive budget forecasts based on program requirements, encompassing technology, subject matter experts, venues, catering, and materials, while establishing appropriate fees to ensure cost coverage. I provided technical assistance, guidance, and interpretation of university and State of Kansas policies and regulations to assure adherence to budget utilization and general event management guidelines. Key Achievements:• Orchestrated and executed a minimum of 15 events annually, encompassing conferences, workshops, online training, and webcasts, catering to diverse audiences on campus and nationwide.• Played pivotal role as founding member of departmental committee dedicated to advancing awareness of diversity and inclusion for global campus staff and distance education students.• Prepared post-event reports and assessed overall success and challenges of each event, while delivering actionable recommendations for future enhancements.• Led project team of four as principal event planner for flagship annual conference and oversaw 1300+ participants and budget of $350,000.

Manhattan, Kansas

During this job role, I compiled and assessed programmatic data to generate recurring reports, enabling management to effectively track and report on program achievements of projects sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and the U.S. Dept. of Energy. I collected and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data using Qualtrics, Excel, Word, and SPSS, including calculating statistical measures. I authored reports summarizing the results to fulfill reporting requirements for agency sponsorship. I innovated a streamlined method to track research project progress against grant-required benchmarks.Key Achievements:• Generated reports by summarizing data analysis and relevant information for each project, while utilizing spreadsheets and database programs to compute, compile, summarize, and present data in tabular, graphic, and narrative formats.• Led two evaluation projects, conducted comprehensive research, writing, proofreading, and providing technical support to deliver professional programming tool for clients.• Developed and refined complex survey for faculty involved in multi-state projects to facilitate easy reporting of research activities and findings.

Manhattan, Kansas

Managed and facilitated workshops for adult learners with a focus on environmental leadership, Kansas water resources, WRAPS projects, and community engagement. • Demonstrated skill in written communication; authored articles and press releases, maintained a social media presence, and re-configured the KELP website to increase visibility of the program.• Established and maintained effective internal and external working relationships. Recruited an advisory board from representatives of academics, nonprofit organizations, farmers, and state environmental agencies.• Updated program curricula to include issues affecting Kansas water since the program’s inception in 1999. Examples include impacts of fracking and aligning with Adaptive Leadership theory. (Adaptive leadership requires encouraging participants to challenge their ideas of loss, risk, and change.)• Performed a Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat (SWOT) analysis to create a strategic marketing plan for the program.• Leveraged in-kind support to increase the program budget and garner better amenities for each educational training session.• Analyzed stakeholder requests for training and designed and developed training and outreach materials to meet those needs; Presented training and/or outreach materials and evaluated the outcome of such efforts; reported the outcomes concerning grant goals and requirements.• Represented state-wide organization at meetings, seminars, and workshops to increase public awareness regarding environmental leadership, water resource management and other educational activities. • Facilitated community meetings to set goals and action items for community development.• Co-taught a three-week undergraduate environmental leadership class with a service-learning component.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Partnered with regional private and public organizations to propel the progress of urban wood management and utilization. Cultivated working partnerships with Advisory Committee members through strategic communication management. Explored funding opportunities and provided support in development of grant proposals by gathering data and conducting accuracy reviews.• Devised and executed Google e-tools-based communication and collaboration system to streamline work processes.• Assessed existing LEED standards concerning forest certification benchmarks to guide utilization of urban wood.• Formulated surveys and performed phone interviews with stakeholders involved in Urban Wood initiatives.• Composed white papers that showcased outcomes and recommendations derived from summit events.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Research, Data entry, Report development

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Beauty advisor, Worked at CVS through February 2007, went back to the company in September 2009.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Short-term contractWorked to support policy work focusing particularly on the initiative to promote global warming solutions and help wildlife survive the impacts of climate change. Represented the NWF in Michigan's energy and climate coalition; I was the point person for the Great Lakes office on sustainable biofuels. I was hired to plan a biofuels conference; that objective was subsequently abandoned.

Kansas City, Kansas

This position was part of the Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA) program. Improved sponsorship results of an annual event (2007) over past results (2006): 51% increase in sponsorship donations; 64% increase in net profit; 50% increase in the number of participating sponsors. Developed systems for tracking donors, auction items and sponsors. Planned and coordinated a major special event that realized a 36% increase in gross receipts and an 89% increase in attendance over the previous year. Wrote proposals to garner high-ticket items for a silent auction. Supervised volunteers on various projects including work at the annual fundraiser.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Internship Wrote lesson plans and gave presentations regarding recycling and the Materials Recovery Facility to approximately 3000 visitors.  Recorded and analyzed the results of three surveys using both Access and Microsoft Excel; created the databases and spreadsheets for each survey. Designed and created communications to employees. Wrote a proposal for a tree-replanting program involving at-risk youth.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Temporary positionResponsible for cultivating a coalition of professionals to address energy efficiency, I recruited the members, planned and facilitated coalition meetings. I also managed the Energy Star database, and edited the county "Rebuild Washtenaw" website. The time spent in this position was a great education in the workings of county government and an opportunity to grow professionally.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Acted as media contact and managed communications for internet marketing and/or creativity and innovation training seminars.Coordinated the planning and the day of the Unleash Your Marketing Genius Conference which resulted in international speaking engagements for the company's CEO.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Conducted interviews of Minority Environmental Professionals and subsequently wrote profiles of those professionals that appeared in the following publication: The Paths We Tread: Profiles of the Careers of Minority Environmental Professionals. Edited by Dorceta E. Taylor. Ann Arbor: Minority Environmental Leadership Development Initiative, University of Michigan—School of Natural Resources and Environment. *Assisted in the administrative coordination of the Summit on Diversity in the Environmental Field. *Created and implemented work-tools site for participants in the Environmental Justice Initiative.

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

Worked in the Department of Environmental Health and safety, inventorying hazardous materials, inspecting fume hoods, and various administrative duties. OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification, 2 years

Master Of Science

B.S.

Secondary

Paralegal Certificate

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