MOAB Bike Shop is a family-owned bike shop with 3 locations and an online store and an average of 12-15 employees. This was a newly-created role within the business. Human Resources: I assist with creating and managing employee the Training Manual, employee personnel files and employee schedules, time-off requests, etc. Event Planning: I am responsible for coordinating any MOAB-sponsored cycling Events from start to finish (both small and large-scale), in-store Workshops (Bike Maintenance, education, nutrition, etc.) and Community Outreach events. PR/Communications: I work to create and nurture relationships with Vendors, Partners, Businesses, Customers, etc. and collaborate with nonprofit organizations to maximize our presence in supporting the community and to create more equal opportunities for anyone to ride their bikes for fitness, mental health, mode of transportation, etc. Marketing: I currently manage all social media platforms, capture content of staff, customers, products and services, create/develop campaign strategies to drive traffic and sales, increase engagement/followers and raise local awareness about MOAB Bike Shop products & services in the Community, etc.

-Oversee day-of logistics at bike builds, skateboard builds, river cleanups and art kit projects including managing volunteer check-in, facilitating event & ensure quality control measures are applied to all bikes/boards, transporting goods to donation recipients-Capture photos/videos of volunteers, event venue, etc. to be used for social media content-Oversee day-of logistics at associated donations including school assemblies, drop-offs, etc.-Serve as a Can’d Aid ambassador in Nashville, TN – educate volunteers, corporate partners and community members about the organization

-Managed and coordinated Programming including the Parks for Reading program (Storybook Trails, Reading Ranger, Little Libraries), Kids in Parks program (Virtual Junior Ranger, Junior Ranger, Kit’s Club, Field Trips) and Plant the Parks program (community gardens, etc.). -Managed and successfully grew our social media followers, raised awareness about TSPC-Assisted with overall Fundraising Campaigns including outreach and promotion and Grant Writing leading to over $10K in funding -Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to maximize impact and create more opportunities for children to have an immersive experience in the outdoors.

-Managed the books, finances, warehouse and goods to ensure the organization remained financially viable. -Program Management - planned and implemented book deliveries including scheduling with Schools, organizing volunteers, partners and executing the delivery; managed Teacher Book Pick-up events, including scheduling and implementation of monthly distributions; planned and implemented National RfR Week and helped to facilitate and plan book deliveries in over 25 cities across the U.S. -Created systems within the organization to provide structure and organization with our Programs. -Successfully wrote Grant requests leading to over $20K in funding-Managed all media communications related to the organization including press releases, media requests and interviews. Successfully managed social media platforms to create and grow awareness, excitement and passion for our mission-Established and nurtured over 100 community partnerships and relationships to maximize our impact and reach.. -In FY 2020, despite a worldwide pandemic we engaged over 150 volunteers, delivered over 6,000 pounds of food, donated 50 bike helmets and 20 children’s bikes, repaired over 50 children’s bikes and donated over 10,000 books. -Attended continuing education courses, workshops and networking events

REI is a member-owned Co-op. Part-time responsibilities involve providing exceptional customer-service in a retail outdoor equipment environment to customers regarding REI products and/or services, including promoting the Co-op & membership, answering phones, processing returns, cashiering, stocking, opening and closing duties, etc.

The primary function of the OPOMC was to act as the lead for building community relationships and fostering volunteerism both within the local store community as well as internally within the store for employees.- Responsibilities -Classes, Presentations, and Events Partner with OPO Market Manager, Field Coordinator and/or Store manager to develop and coordinate execution of the market OPO plan. Coordinate market education program in alignment with OPO Plan. Find and coordinate participation in local community events that correspond with REI’s OPO priorities (including stewardship events). Communication Lead and coordinate local market social media efforts. Input content into Event Registration for online and email promotion. Produce and/or distribute monthly market classes and events calendar and other promotions. Promote class and event information/ calendar listings via local newspapers and outdoors related websites. Build relationships with the REI store employees in order to promote and educate about current and future OPO opportunities and events; solicit support from staff. General Responsibilities Leverage and manage market funds to ensure successful execution of the OPO plan. Develop relationships with key local community groups relating to REI’s OPO priorities. Field and respond to donation and sponsorship requests. Act as support for store as Frontline Specialist including Customer Service/Cashier responsibilities

The Friends and Volunteer Programs Assistant was a term-limited and grant funded position and functioned to provide direct support to the Friends and Volunteer Program Manager. As the program assistant I helped with the planning and implementation of the annual Friends Conference in November, served as a consultant to park managers and staff regarding state parks volunteer related projects where appropriate to insure compliance with plans, rules, regulations, polices and procedures. I also conducted inquiries, instituted special studies and prepared and/or reviewed reports and related information to evaluated existing policy, procedures and practices related to state park volunteer projects.

Friends of Warner Parks is dedicated to the preservation, protection & stewardship of Percy and Edwin Warner Parks. The primary function of the Marketing & Events Manager was to provide staff leadership by developing & implementing the Marketing, Membership & Event plans for Friends of Warner Parks. Additionally, providing leadership to the Membership & Marketing committee of volunteers and oversees all marketing, branding & communication efforts with members & the general public & modeling the Friends of Warner Parks mission to protect and preserve the Parks through your actions & conversation with volunteers, members, park users, staff & donors.Events: Plan, organize, promote & oversee fundraising events, groundbreakings, celebrations, dedications, ribbon cuttings & any other special events for Friends of Warner Parks. Including, but not limited to, securing & coordinating with event sponsors, lining up vendors, booking bands, obtaining permits & security personnel, arranging for logistics & set up, coordinating volunteers with the Volunteer Coordinator, & maintaining sponsor and key relationships. You will be required to be on-site during events. Marketing: Responsible for all Friends of Warner Parks Branding, Marketing & Communications. Act as the voice for Warner Parks & Friends of Warner Parks through press releases, posters and flyers, banners, social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), social calendars, monthly newsletters, photos, website & the year in review report. Use promotional channels to help tell the Friends of Warner Parks & the Warner Parks story & produces all promotional materials.Membership: Provide leadership to increase membership & membership retention to Friends of Warner Parks. Development: Provide leadership in identifying, securing & retaining Corporate & individual Sponsors. Responsibilities include targeting & cultivating funding sources, developing proposals, maintaining partner relationships, & coordinating follow-up reporting.

Legacy Building's mission is to reclaim and repurpose old wood into handcrafted, heirloom-quality furniture. My primary function was to help support this small, start-up, family-owned handcrafted furniture business. Responsibilities:-Conduct Marketing Research, Advertising and Vendor/Client relationship-building to help expand and grow the company-Research Client Management Database, Payroll and other software to be utilized by the company-Screen, route and respond to customer/vendor inquiries -Coordinate details for offsite Events, Tradeshows, Vendor shows, etc. -Perform Office Management/Clerical duties including ordering business cards, promotional materials, data entry, creating Spreadsheets and gathering information for the Company Newsletter-Other Clerical duties as necessary

Visiting Orphans is a registered non-profit that works to fulfill the biblical mandate given in James 1:27 of "visiting orphans" in their distress.They conduct many missions trips for churches, schools, and individuals from around the United States to orphanages all around the world.I worked as a Mission Trip Coordinator for Africa, coordinating and planning trips of 15-25 people to Kenya and Uganda. Our mission was to be the hands and feet of Christ, to love and care for the orphans that we visited at different orphanages, to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the love he has for his children, to plan VBS curriculum and most importantly to build long-term, lasting relationship with our brothers and sisters from across the world.

Provided exceptional customer-service in a retail outdoor equipment environment to customers regarding REI products and/or services, including opening and closing duties, etc.

•Maintained organization staff by recruiting, testing and interviewing candidates for positions; counseling managers on candidate selection.•Recruited applicants by writing advertisements; utilizing Internet online recruiting resources; attending career fairs and visiting schools & universities.•Ascertain applicant's qualifications by reviewing applications; conducting phone screens, interviews and necessary reference and background checks; ensuring compliance with employment laws; administering appropriate testing assessments.•Traveled to our national offices to assist locations with recruitment needs and determining appropriate recruitment resources.•Maintained personnel files and candidate tracking systems.•Coordinated communications with applicants; preparing and mailing interview confirmation letters, offer letters, and turndown letters.•Maintained professional and technical knowledge through a variety of networking opportunities and seminars.

•Maintained organization staff by recruiting, testing and interviewing candidates for positions; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews.•Recruited applicants by writing advertisements; utilizing Internet online recruiting resources; coordinating and working at job fairs; making public presentations at schools and organizations.•Ascertain applicant's qualifications by reviewing applications; conducting phone screens, interviews and necessary reference and background checks; administering appropriate testing assessments.•Maintained human resource files and records.•Coordinated communications with applicants; preparing and mailing interview confirmation letters, offer letters, and turndown letters.•Prepared special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing staffing information and trends.•Maintained professional and technical knowledge through a variety of networking opportunities.

•Developed a file maintenance system for the Human Resources Department.•Assisted with Recruiting by conducting reference checks, internet recruiting, college recruiting and attending Job Fairs.•Developed a Wonderlic Training program for Managers to use as a recruiting tool.•Developed relocation binders for employees affected by company merge.•Assisted with benefits communication to employees.•Completed annual salary/manufacturing/turnover surveys.•Assist with the development of a Job Description and Performance Evaluation maintenance system.•Developed an Affirmative Action data filing system and maintained an applicant tracking spreadsheet.