Lead project manager, subject matter expert, program design facilitator, and partnership developer in all work with new cities interested in adapting the PowerCorpsPHL model for their communities. Serves as the main liaison with city-clients, develops training materials and workshops on the PowerCorpsPHL model, and facilitates co-design and local adaptation process. Collaborates with partners to ensure a high-quality experience and produce successful implementation of an equity-focused… Show more Lead project manager, subject matter expert, program design facilitator, and partnership developer in all work with new cities interested in adapting the PowerCorpsPHL model for their communities. Serves as the main liaison with city-clients, develops training materials and workshops on the PowerCorpsPHL model, and facilitates co-design and local adaptation process. Collaborates with partners to ensure a high-quality experience and produce successful implementation of an equity-focused, workforce development climate corps. Show less

• Develop, implement, and evaluate sustainability initiatives for programs, operations, and events in a department of over 300 parks and recreation centers across more than 12,000 acres• Identify and manage operations improvements such as stormwater infrastructure and landscape maintenance improvements, maintenance standards and inspections, and the generation of a Master Operations Manual• Manage an annual budget of $150,000 for materials, services, and infrastructure improvements… Show more • Develop, implement, and evaluate sustainability initiatives for programs, operations, and events in a department of over 300 parks and recreation centers across more than 12,000 acres• Identify and manage operations improvements such as stormwater infrastructure and landscape maintenance improvements, maintenance standards and inspections, and the generation of a Master Operations Manual• Manage an annual budget of $150,000 for materials, services, and infrastructure improvements towards sustainability• Liaise with fellow City departments and external partners to collaborate on special projects such as Green City, Clean Waters, the NWF Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, city-wide Zero Waste Events, and the Rebuild initiative• Report on PPR progress towards deliverables including and Zero Waste & Litter and GreenWorks vision goals • Secured budget for and led an expanded Sustainable Land Care Training series and the first Managers Academy• Expanded waste diversion programs such as recycling and food recovery from one District to all ten• Captured over $110,000 in funding for PPR sustainability projects and workforce development initiatives• Achieved Philadelphia Marathon's first Gold Level Zero Waste Event status by diverting 90% waste Show less

• Coordinated service projects and site assignments for six work crews, totaling over 60 crew members, with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Philadelphia Water, including work in natural lands, recreation facilities and grounds, neighborhood parks, and green stormwater infrastructure• Designed program and project execution to fulfill grant goals of 1300 acres of public land restored, 1300 native plantings completed, 80 tons of waste removed from public lands, and 40 tons of waste… Show more • Coordinated service projects and site assignments for six work crews, totaling over 60 crew members, with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Philadelphia Water, including work in natural lands, recreation facilities and grounds, neighborhood parks, and green stormwater infrastructure• Designed program and project execution to fulfill grant goals of 1300 acres of public land restored, 1300 native plantings completed, 80 tons of waste removed from public lands, and 40 tons of waste diverted from landfills per year• Organized work crew logistics, tool and material acquisition and management, support from Parks & Recreation Operations staff, and service-based data collection and reporting• Managed annual project inventory, safety, uniform, and supply budget of $87,300• Planned and led orientation sessions and workshops, on-the-job technical skills training, and weekly workforce development trainings for 120 AmeriCorps members per year• Supervised and supported team of Project Coordinators and Fellows in on-site project management and weekly planning• Managed PowerCorpsPHL relationships with multi-divisional Parks & Recreation staff, other City of Philadelphia departmental staff, Park Friends Groups, and local non-profit or community organizations invested in Park assets Show less

Worked directly under the site Chief of Staff in a national AmeriCorps affiliated service organization that engages diverse young people in a year of full-time service to communities in need• Coordinated the planning and execution of over 12 volunteer community service events per year, which engaged over 2,000 volunteers in over 9,000 hours of meaningful service experiences towards improving schools and communities of Washington, DC• Managed the training, service experience, and work… Show more Worked directly under the site Chief of Staff in a national AmeriCorps affiliated service organization that engages diverse young people in a year of full-time service to communities in need• Coordinated the planning and execution of over 12 volunteer community service events per year, which engaged over 2,000 volunteers in over 9,000 hours of meaningful service experiences towards improving schools and communities of Washington, DC• Managed the training, service experience, and work streams of 23 AmeriCorps members, including 14 second-year senior corps members• Cultivated relationships with external service partners, sponsors, volunteer groups, community organizations, and donors• Generated briefings of upcoming projects, organized post-project debriefs, and delivered project summaries to relevant staff and external parties• Organized an annual programmatic budget of over $25,000 for service materials and fees• Acquired resources through local partnerships, donations in-kind, and grants• Introduced and managed key data document to track volunteer statistics and satisfaction, budgeting and expenditures, service activities, and service partner information and satisfaction• Directed service-learning camp for high school students to receive service hours and community education• Collaborated across organizational network to capture and share best practices Show less

Acted as a member of the External Affairs department for national AmeriCorps affiliated service organization that engages diverse young people in a year of full-time service to communities in need• Coordinated the planning and execution of large-scale volunteer community and corporate service events• Managed the service experience, leadership development, and work streams of teams of AmeriCorps members• Chaired Community Engagement Portfolio Group to improve site-wide practices… Show more Acted as a member of the External Affairs department for national AmeriCorps affiliated service organization that engages diverse young people in a year of full-time service to communities in need• Coordinated the planning and execution of large-scale volunteer community and corporate service events• Managed the service experience, leadership development, and work streams of teams of AmeriCorps members• Chaired Community Engagement Portfolio Group to improve site-wide practices around community relations• Coordinated and coached representative from each of 16 school-based teams in volunteer and service engagement, leadership, and project management Show less

Led five first year corps members by delegating tasks regarding volunteer recruitment, community outreach, project design, logistical planning and operations, resource acquisition and management, and training of personnel• Raised over $7000 from grants, donation in-kind, and community partnerships for events and project• Executed 9 large-scale events, serving 14 community partner sites, and engaging over 1800 volunteers• Led fellow second-year members in planning and executing the… Show more Led five first year corps members by delegating tasks regarding volunteer recruitment, community outreach, project design, logistical planning and operations, resource acquisition and management, and training of personnel• Raised over $7000 from grants, donation in-kind, and community partnerships for events and project• Executed 9 large-scale events, serving 14 community partner sites, and engaging over 1800 volunteers• Led fellow second-year members in planning and executing the Mid-Atlantic Service Summit, an initiative to host cross-network representatives in a conference on best practices and professional development• Took leadership in facilitating 16-week service-learning program for a diverse group of over 115 middle school students Show less

• Engaged youth, aged 2-17, in shelter situation through positive interaction in the form of recreational activities including arts and crafts, sports, reading, conflict resolution, and behavior coaching• Supported program through child registration, parent engagement, and active volunteer recruitmentInternship June-November, 2007• Founded youth group Dream Achievers for grades 4-10 and designed and facilitated workshops and activities focusing on leadership… Show more • Engaged youth, aged 2-17, in shelter situation through positive interaction in the form of recreational activities including arts and crafts, sports, reading, conflict resolution, and behavior coaching• Supported program through child registration, parent engagement, and active volunteer recruitmentInternship June-November, 2007• Founded youth group Dream Achievers for grades 4-10 and designed and facilitated workshops and activities focusing on leadership development, community and self-awareness, problem solving skills, and conflict resolution Show less

• Awarded Comcast Outstanding Leadership Award (for serving at City Year Washington, DC, 2010)• Planned and prepped for nine large-scale community service events in Washington, DC• Fulfilled roles of acquiring donations, conducting volunteer outreach, and serving as organizational ambassadorIn addition to primary tasks, also engaged in youth mentoring and tutoring, and represented organization to external companies, community partners, donors, and potential future corps members.

• Supported lead teachers in caring for and teaching 15-22 children, aged 2-6• Designed early childhood educational activities for class and facilitated lessons on basic age appropriate skills and behavior• Performed duties of parent engagement, ensuring safety, managing meals, and supervising children through organized activities and events

Facilitated four dialogues on local issues with diverse community members in various formats