Colleen Beck Email & Phone Number

Houston, TX, US

• Lead university students throughout China for cultural understanding internships.
• Evaluate hydroponic and aquaponic systems in Thailand for sustainable viability in the U.S. & China.
• Manage public relations campaign involving website and ad creation.
• Improve communication between members, staff, students, and the community.

Pittsburgh, US

• Seed Aquaponics sells scalable aquaponic systems worldwide. Aquaponic systems provide organic fish and vegetables using only 10% of the water used in traditional farming. Through the implementation of these systems, we.
• Design and Manufacture Home Aquaponic Garden Kits to be shipped worldwide.
• Build large Seed Aquaponics system for an urban agriculture organization in the Pittsburgh region.
• Lead university students on cultural understanding and sustainable development experiences.
• Create an aquaponic business expansion solution for a Terrarium Company in China.
• Implement three aquaponic techniques for NGOs needing sustainable fish and vegetable resources for international clients.

New York, New York, US

• Provided technical and logistical support to over a thousand students yearly
• Implemented Accredited Investment Fiduciary trainings across the United States
• Utilized and updated comprehensive data management systems

Washington, DC, US

• Managed over 250 Population Education Presenters domestically and abroad
• Coordinated over 350 workshops annually with University Professors, National Conferences and Environmental Organizations
• Presented over 50 workshops annually to pre-service and in-service teachers on population and environmental issues
• Created and published The Population Educator newsletter sent to over 30,000 people quarterly
• Attended work group sessions and conferences at government research meetings

• Researched issues such as new energy technologies, atmospheric issues, and emerging legislative initiatives
• Composed monthly activity reports for 20 clients through QuickBooks and Excel
• Managed logistics for 16 employees
• Filed and processed requisition forms, expense and travel reimbursements

• Researched water conservation ideas dealing with urban agriculture
• Networked efficiently with organizations such as the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, the Kenyan Agricultural Research Institute, and City Hall
• Adapted to the diverse environment of Nairobi by connecting with urban farmers and people living in conditions of severe poverty
• Thrived in a partnership setting by communicating and sharing responsibilities with an associate researcher at UNCRD
• Ability to work within a team in a pleasant and effective manner

• Taught English as a Foreign Language courses to over 1000 students
• Planned classes for graduate students, undergraduates and teachers
• Provided structured lessons for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels

Ms In International Development, International Development

Ba Communiations, Public Relations