Colleen Beck has 20 years of experience in communications, education, and international development in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States. Currently, as a Senior Associate at Safal Partners, she manages and maintains communication mediums on several U.S. Department of Labor workforce and apprenticeship contracts and grants. Formerly, CEO and Founder of Seed Aquaponics, she implemented sustainable aquaponic systems worldwide for individuals, schools, and businesses. Prior work includes coordinating and presenting at hundreds of events yearly, publishing educational newsletters quarterly for over 30,000 educators, and researching agricultural water innovation techniques for the United Nation Africa Office in Kenya. Colleen is also proficient in Mandarin from her studies at Sichuan University in China.
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Senior AssociateSafal Partners Aug 2022 - PresentHouston, Tx, Us -
Environmental And Communications ConsultantMtec International 2012 - Sep 2022• 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.
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Ceo And FounderSeed Aquaponics Nov 2010 - Sep 2022Pittsburgh, UsSeed 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 increase cultural understanding by fostering international collaborations between students and community leaders to implement sustainable, social and economic development solutions.Latest Accomplishments:• 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. • Consult on aquaponic strategies in five remote villages in western China.• Consult on an aquaponic strategy for a village in Uganda to be fully sustainable.• Publish M&E report on aquaponic and hydroponic systems in northern Thailand.Visit www.seedaquaponics.com to view a full description of what Seed Aquaponics can offer you. -
Training CoordinatorFi360 Aug 2012 - Jan 2014New 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 -
Education Program AssociatePopulation Connection Apr 2008 - Nov 2010Washington, 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 -
Office Manager/ResearcherLewis-Burke Associates Llc Feb 2007 - Apr 2008• 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
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Water Resource ResearcherUnited Nations Center For Regional Development Aug 2006 - Nov 2006• 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
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Business English ProfessorCollege Of Finance Dec 2003 - Dec 2004• 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
Colleen Beck Education Details
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University Of AmsterdamInternational Development -
Bethany CollegePublic Relations
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Colleen Beck attended University Of Amsterdam, Bethany College.
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