Drake James Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon, United States

Supporting community members to find their purpose and put it into action. One-on-one coaching, workshops and collaborative event production. Currently working on writing a Trinity memoir series; focuses on my experiences as an international traveler (first book takes place while walking el Camino de Santiago, the second in India and Nepal) while weaving in themes of personal growth, holistic sustainability, globalization, ethical tourism, regenerative economics, depression, mental health, mindfulness, spirituality, plant medicines, religion and cross-cultural communication.Over the last 15 years, I have spent two years living, working and exploring abroad. Countries include India, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Spain, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Mexico and Nepal.Past events and workshops offered include:- 4-week Evolutionary Entrepreneurship series (2020), offering presentations on NPOs and B-Corps, as well as dynamic resources for career support.- Community Healing Nights/Retreats (2019, 2020, 2022; 1 day and 3 day versions) which brought together various types of Portland-based practitioners and included a mixture of group facilitated workshops, one-on-ones and organic catered meals.- Offered trainings on Embodied Permaculture (2023), where I taught on systems thinking applied to land care, as well as personal and community care.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Volunteered to collaboratively develop community center, affiliated programs and offerings. Led meetings and took notes, supported with program and event planning, implementation, facilitation and fundraising; offered compliance advising. Created website and kept up-to-date.

Milwaukie, Oregon, United States

Built and ran for-benefit 6-figure company offering holistic land stewardship services and design. Created and maintained vital technological systems including, but not limited to, research, communications, CRM, finances, sales, scheduling, business compliance, insurance and permitting, social media accounts and services.Oversaw a team of up to 10 employees; collaboratively developed equitable practices and policies, managed HR, training, payroll, facilitated meetings, leadership development, education, on-site safety and quality control. Designed ecological landscapes (permaculture design) and managed 5-figure projects with a focus on sustainability, education, function and community.Nurtured relationships between various stakeholders, including clients, staff, nurseries, contractors and community partnerships.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Volunteered with collaborative team to build and run local nonprofit. Focused on community building through regenerative education. Completed general administration tasks and contributed to organizational development through leading board meetings, note taking, program and event planning, implementation, and facilitation; offered compliance advising as well as fundraising and grant writing. Created website and kept up-to-date.

Milwaukie, Oregon, United States

Costa Rica

Mentored groups of 15-18 year olds through 10-day camps on the West Coast of Costa Rica. Facilitated transformational experiences through adventure programming, service-learning and small group discussions. Topics included cross-cultural communication, leadership development, and sustainable/ethical tourism.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Planned and managed on-site events in collaboration with LGL leadership team. Created promotional materials, managed marketing, scheduling and resources for all events. Oversaw consistent and clear communication with partners, fiscal sponsor, and attendees. Maintained social media accounts.Highlights:- Developed and managed 2019 Earth Day event, including support with marketing, communications with 15+ vendors, event rentals and oversaw crew of volunteers before, during and after event. - Worked as part of collaborative team to design and run event as part of City Repair's Village Building Convergence.

Portland, Oregon, United States

(Seasonal) Evening and over-night tour guide for private groups of all ages.Group facilitation and curriculum support for elementary and middle school summer camps; focused on wildlife and conservation themed education.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Managed front office and facilities of nonprofit college: performed administrative duties, kept calendar, website and policies & procedures up-to-date, hired and oversaw all contractors and supply orders.First point of contact for customer service, answered phone, emails, processed registrations, applications, enrollments and transcript requests.Designed registration forms and materials. Made transcripts, certifications and diplomas.Served as an integral part of a consensus-based leadership team.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Developed and managed service-learning curriculum and projects for 10 + Portland middle schools and high schools.Also stepped in as replacement teacher for after-school SUN Program at Cesar Chavez middle school for 6th grade students from April 2016 until the end of the school year.

Portland, Oregon, United States

St Helens, Oregon, United States

Managed at-risk 15-19 year olds in year-around conservation programming in partnership with St. Helens School District, Bureau of Land Management and the Columbia Soil and Water Conservation District.

Equipment center attendant tending to outdoor gear and sales. Assistant trip-leader on hiking, multi-day backpacking trips, winter camping, snow shoeing and cross-country ski trips.

Oregon, United States

Camp Counselor for 10-day road trip. Oversaw 20+ 13-18 year old students in service-learning with local nonprofits, conservation work, and outdoor adventure programming around Oregon and Southern Washington.

Master Of Science - Ms, Educational Leadership And Policy: Leadership For Sustainability Education

LSE prepares graduates for careers as leaders in sustainability education through the study of sustainability leadership and pedagogy that.

Business Foundations I

This essential six-week course covers the necessary basics for launching a small business. Topics covered include marketing, cash flow.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Social Sciences, Civic Leadership

Activities and Societies: PSU Outdoor Program, Cum LaudeMinor: Civic Leadership Environmental and Social Sustainability Focus

International Travel

3-month group backpacking trip through Northern India with a focus on service-learning, cross-cultural communication, religious studies.