Deborah Baxter Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

Assist students in mastering the various aspects of the interior design process. Provide support on topics such as research, programming, concept development, design, development, and construction documentation. Convey complex design concepts and technical skills in a clear and engaging manner. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, and provide constructive feedback to enhance students’ understanding and skills. Technical expertise in space planning, manual drafting, and computer-aided drafting is required. Proficiency in industry-standard software including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) required.

Fairfax, Va

Acts as daily team lead supervising the work of a 12-person Animal Care Specialist team, including assigning, reviewing and scheduling work; Train staff and volunteers in safe, humane and efficient care of animals (wild, domestic, and livestock); Help train and integrate volunteers into the animal care and cleaning routine at the shelter; Maintain controlled drug and other routine records; Refer animals for veterinary care (emergency and/or routine); Assist veterinarian and directs and provides necessary after care for treated animals; Provides input to the animal care manager on the dispensation of animals whether recommending their outcome.

Metro Dc Area

Provide shelters and rescues across the country with grants to mentoring to establish self-sustaining volunteer-staffed photography programs to enable them to enhance their outreach efforts to increase engagement with their communities and increase adoptions of animals in their care.Provide general support to awardees to assist them in identifying their program needs, guidance and training on how to structure in-house photography programs, including strategies to recruit and manage volunteers.Organize and execute training seminars at shelters of all sizes. Develop needed training materials for workshops. Train participants of all knowledge and experience levels to safely make beautiful images of adoptable animals. Teach participants how to safely and humanely handle animals of all temperaments.Help shelter staff and volunteers conceive of new marketing and outreach strategies to increase adoptions.Provide continuing support for participating shelters, create and share reports tracking progress of shelter photography programs; coordinate social media operations of the Foundation and seek out new funding sources to enable the foundation to expand its work.

Dc Metro Area

Dedicated photographer and photography educator providing consumer, commercial and editorial photography services, and photography training in the Mid Atlantic states. Published hundreds of photo stories in regional newspapers, demonstrating mastery of photographic techniques and associated technology, as well as strong research, interview and writing skills. Recipient of seven Virginia Press Association awards.Requires the ability to connect with people, to make them comfortable enough to share their stories during interviews and relax during photo sessions. Excellent communication skills are vital to put subjects at ease while being photographed. Focus, a calm demeanor, and excellent time-management skills are fundamental to work successfully in a complex, often rapidly changing environment. Patience is critical while on assignment, as well as the ability to enter a situation, rapidly assess key players, anticipate how the action will unfold and situate myself appropriately to capture the moment.

Fairfax, Va

Liaise with police, animal control officers, shelter staff and volunteers and members of the public about animals at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (companion and wildlife) addressing a broad spectrum of issues relating to their health and welfare, intellectual stimulation, discussing problem-solving options relating to undesired behaviors, counseling during the adoption and surrender process. Contribute to daily operations of kennels and care for animals.

Northern Virginia

Mclean, Va And Rosslyn, Va

Participated in multiple research projects for the Department of Defense identifying operational trends, opportunities for improved efficiency and lessons learned. Managed a team of analysts conducting a comparative study of foreign space programs for a Space Net Assessment for the Director of Net Assessment, Office of the Secretary of Defense. Helped identify project priorities; led discussions; established research goals; conducted research; identified trends and conclusions; and was primary liaison with the client. Contributed to and executed many workshops and war games for Department of Defense clients covering a variety of topics relating to the changing national security environment: how technological, social and economic change empowers state and non-state actors, and the impact these changes will have on US military operational tactics, capabilities and strategies.

Washington, Dc

Conducted research on social, economic, technological and military trends in an effort to identify potential for convergence and non-linear improvement of US and opponent military capabilities. Contributed to and helped execute workshops and war games for Department of Defense clients to help them identify operational trends, weaknesses, and priorities for future conflict.

Primary contact for 30 Student Support Services grant holders. Conducted on-site programmatic and budget inspections of grand holders to ensure compliance with DOEd rules and regulations, and responded to any queries from grant holders. Assisted management team in identifying technology needs and goals, overseeing the purchase of new equipment. Took lead on project to develop new software system to manage unit operations. Facilitated discussions between staff and software engineers to identify the organization’s needs and goals and help translate that into actionable software system requirements.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Interior Design, Sustainable Design

A CIDA-certified program that teaches the essential elements of interior design, including building information modeling, drafting, proper.

Master Of Arts (Ma), International Relations And National Security Studies

Honors Bachelor Of Arts, International Relations