In this role, I manage a variety of communications, marketing, and administrative functions.***RESPONSIBILTIES & ACHIEVEMENTS***◾Newsletter & Marketing Management: I distribute monthly newsletters (print & email) and other promotional materials.◾CRM & Automation: I manage online marketing automations in Keap and provide technical support for the online application process for our training programs.◾Website Maintenance: I keep the website up to date with new content and ensure functionality.◾Collaboration with Marketing Firm: I work with an external agency to improve online ads, troubleshoot website issues, and optimize website content.◾Social Media & Graphics: I create posts for social media channels and contribute to graphics development.◾Major Accomplishment: I oversaw the implementation of an organisational name change from Marine Reach to Pacific Reach.This role developed my ability to quickly learn new systems, manage multiple roles, and handle technical details efficiently.

As Base Director, I played a pivotal role in leading a dynamic, live-learn discipleship community. My responsibilities spanned a wide range of areas, including management, administration, and strategic development.***RESPONSIBILITIES***◾Leadership & Strategy: Chaired leadership meetings, guided vision-setting, and made complex operational decisions.◾Public Speaking & Teaching: Delivered seminars and led weeks of Bible teaching, while also providing leadership training and development for our staff team.◾Management & Operations Oversight: Oversaw a staff team of up to 60 individuals across various operational areas, including food services, vehicle fleet management, facilities maintenance, accounting, communications, personnel, and international outreach.◾Financial & Legal Management: Provided financial oversight and decision making for the organization. I also developed and implemented policies in areas like health & safety, risk management, and human resources.◾Crisis Management: Responded to crises in coordination with our Base Leadership Team, ensuring community safety and continuity of operations.***KEY ACHIEVEMENTS***◾Restructuring: Oversaw a change in organizational structure in 2019 which improved communication and prepared Marine Reach for future growth.◾Applied Leadership Track: Launched and led a staff leadership development program to cultivate future leaders within the organization, equipping them with the skills needed for effective leadership in cross-cultural contexts.◾Policy & System Creation: Developed a comprehensive health & safety system for our organization, a Safety Management System for an outdoor adventure program, and more.

As a DTS (Discipleship Training School) Leader with YWAM Marine Reach, I had the privilege of mentoring and equipping students from diverse cultural backgrounds, guiding them on their journey of personal and spiritual transformation. ***RESPONSIBILITIES***◾Mentorship: Provided one-on-one mentorship to students, fostering personal growth, character development, and leadership skills in a multi-cultural setting (often with over 10 nationalities represented).◾Cross-Cultural Team Oversight: Led and managed teams on international outreach trips to the South Pacific and Asia, ensuring smooth operations, effective team dynamics, and impactful service in challenging environments.◾Administrative & Logistical Coordination: Managed schedules, budgets, and logistics for both the training phase and outreach trips.◾Spiritual Leadership: Led corporate times of prayer and worship, facilitated Bible teaching sessions, and contributed to the spiritual development of the community.***KEY ACHIEVEMENTS***◾PILGRIMAGE DTS: Spearheaded the launch of a new backpacking DTS program, overseeing the design and implementation of the curriculum, as well as handling complex logistics such as risk management, travel, equipment, and food. I gained a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification in order to be prepared to respond to outdoor emergencies.◾BASE LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBER: Collaborated with senior leaders to address organizational challenges, solve logistical problems, and contribute to strategic decision-making for the base.This role allowed me to strengthen my leadership, problem-solving, and relational skills while managing complex logistics and cross-cultural dynamics.

I actively contributed to various environmental and water resources projects, taking a supporting role in the following areas:◾Surveying and monitoring for stream restoration and flood management projects◾Geomorphic stream analysis and stream design◾Flood modeling using HEC-RAS, including simulations for floodplain mapping and mitigation.◾QA/QC on engineering reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.◾Construction observation to verify project specifications and oversee site progress.◾Detailed mapping and drainage area delineation using ArcGIS for watershed analysis and project planning.◾Use of AutoCAD for drafting and revising engineering designs.This role provided me with hands-on experience in water resources engineering, environmental design, and technical software applications.

Supervised and assisted mission groups in construction and outreach projects, provided Spanish-English translation

Assisted civil engineers with planning and design of environmental projects including stream restoration, stormwater control, and agricultural BMPs; Learned about surveying, use of GPS devices, site observation, client relations, and design standards