Emma O'Connor Email & Phone Number

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Assembled research and articles for thecooldown.com on sustainable products. Compiled themed weekly collections of sustainable products. Monitored and actively added to database of over 1.400 sustainable products, purchase links, and team assignments. Coordinated and scheduled social media posts for and instructed interns on using social media scheduling technology. Organized and moderated weekly Play It Cool Newsletter in Klaviyo that went to over 20k subscribers.

Managed and amplified brand outreach as well as marketing efforts in a fast-paced, pre-launch startup environment. Acted as liaison between the commerce and media teams, particularly as it relates to content and agendas.Establishing a glossary of sustainable product certifications for easy consumer use.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Conducted research on marine debris in international waters; interviewed topic experts and analyzed existing marine policy. Contributed to team meetings and stayed relevant on current events related to marine debris.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Advised peers in the American University Career Center, responsibilities included; communicated with and assisted over 30 undergraduate students with resumes, cover letters, and the job and internship search during drop-in hours. Lead Zoom workshops on Career Center online resources. Cooperated with 4 other Peer Advisors to conduct social media, virtual, and in person outreach opportunities. Facilitated weekly team Zoom meetings. Presented in campus classrooms to over 203 students on Career Center resources and services.

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Engaged with 175 campers, ages 5-14 at Broad Meadow Brook Sanctuary in Worcester, Massachusetts. Monitored camper safety and engagement. Collaborated with 15 fellow educators to create lesson plans centered around nature and climate change. Worked to deliver 6 environmentally focused presentations in classes for students ages 4-8 at local public schools

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Communicated virtually through Zoom calls, group chats, and online challenges to build a community with 75 first year students. Cooperated with 15 coworkers to create compelling Zoom scripts and activities to inform incoming first year students of resources and services at American University. Coordinated at least 2 individual meetings with each student in my cohort throughout the summer to foster support and clean communication between American University and incoming students.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Conducted community outreach and related environmental research including on topics such as sustainable behavior change, collegiate sustainability certification, renewable energy, and climate anxiety. Directed tabling and sustainability efforts on campus, including campus wide campaigns centered around behavior and mindset change. Collaborated with fellow interns on projects and events.