Emily Smith, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

-Manage a multi-phase research project to support North Carolina State Parks in making data-driven decisions related to sustainable and equitable park management.-Facilitate multiple concurrent qualitative (i.e., interviews, focus groups) and quantitative (i.e., park visitor surveys via Qualtrics) research methods while collaborating with faculty, staff, and students across multiple institutions.-Engage with North Carolina community members from various tourism, recreation, and nature-based occupations to evaluate the impacts of potential state park management practices.-Design and implement instruments to evaluate the perspectives of North Carolina State Park stakeholders.-Supervise and coordinate 15 student research assistants surveying North Carolina state park visitors.-Analyze data using NVivo, SPSS, and Excel and synthesize research findings into graphic presentations and reports using Canva and PowerPoint.-Present research at academic conferences, industry conferences, and university guest lectures.

- Researched and developed articles surrounding pertinent animal-related topics.- Developed content for social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook.- Fundraised for the organization by submitting a grant application and creating, selling, and distributing animal art.

Blowing Rock, Nc

- Assisted in the planning and execution of signature membership appreciation events such as the Annual Member Meeting, Annual Gala, and the Summer Lecture & Luncheon.- Coordinated all event-related requests by responding promptly to inquiries and preparing marketing and support materials for events alongside the Executive Assistant.- Recruited and directed 30+ volunteers for the Museum’s 250-person Gala.- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing the highest level of member and visitor services.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

- Utilized EventPro management software for scheduling 100+ onsite events enterprise-wide.- Supported on and off-site events to ensure audio, visuals, set-up, and catering activities performed as planned.- Corresponded with Duke Energy employees by directly resolving issues pertaining to meetings and events.

Master Of Science - Ms, Parks, Recreation, And Tourism Managment, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Co-President of the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management Graduate Student AssociationWhile completing my.

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Hospitality And Tourism Management

Activities and Societies: Outreach Committee Member, Secretary, and Membership Chair of Walker Fellows; Secretary of Appalachian Popular.