WisCorps has dramatically evolved since its’ initial launch 15 years ago. By 2020, there was a need to evolve alongside its’ growing programs. This past year, WisCorps embarked on a rebranding journey hoping to better tell the amazing stories of its young people who were actively serving within the organization, as well as highlight the hard work being done to transform natural areas throughout the state.WisCorps became one of two divisions of a new 501c3 known as Central Conservation.- Awarded Master Cooperative Agreement with the National Park Service- Awarded five-year Participating agreement with Ottawa National Forest- Launched accreditation process under the guidance of The Corps Network (TCN)- Became a Faculty Sponsor of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)- Secured multi-year US Fish & Wildlife Service agreement for Crew Program services at Fort McCoy

Director of multi-state conservation-based non-profit organization that brings like-minded young conservationist from US and around the world to serve on America’s public lands. ACE’s conservation corps program is for participants, aged 18-35 who are considering land management as a career path or potential course of study. Corpsmembers serve in professionally supervised teams as they explore future outdoor careers, learn practical field skills, and develop confidence as emerging leaders in the field of conservation.• Director to 30 full-time employees who together oversee all ACE Pacific West operations that serves more than 200 full-time American & International volunteers annually.• Responsible for ACE field operations, offices & residential sites in San Diego, South Lake Tahoe & Santa Cruz with 4M annual operating budgeting.• Built partnerships in support of environmental restoration projects with National Park Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, California Department of Parks & Recreation and various foundations & land conservancies. Partnerships & projects geographically range throughout California to Oregon to Hawaii.• Submitted & managed grants in support of programmatic growth and ensured financial compliance with all governmental regulations.• Processed accounts receivables and submitted staff timesheet data for payroll administration.• Responsible for risk management, incident response & reports, and workers’ compensation cases/claims.

Supervised five Project Managers, 15+ seasonal crew leaders and planned outdoor excursions and educational opportunities for 120+ full-time volunteers.• Designed & conducted staff & volunteer orientations, trainings and continuing education to AmeriCorps members who are considering land management as a career path.• Responsible for deliverable outcomes, project/staff/volunteer scheduling and risk management on up to 15 technical and remote field-based projects simultaneously.• Prepared project accomplishment-based reports and ensured contract compliance and agency partners satisfaction.• Managed equipment & tool supply inventories and oversaw fleet management for 30 owned & leased vehicles.

As front-line staff, I led teams of young adult volunteers in the completion of environmental conservation and restoration projects throughout California with an emphasis on the Inyo National forest.• Supervised crews and provided logistical support on projects related to fuels reduction, reforestation, trail building & maintenance, social and off-highway-vehicle (OHV) trail decommissioning, dry stone masonry, erosion control, and invasive species control.• Developed an outdoor education curriculum tailored to the educational desires of a variety of youth participants.• Fostered an environment of health, safety, and responsibility amongst volunteers in remote and wilderness settings for up to 30 days a time.• Responsible for quantifying and documenting completed fieldwork for organizational reporting.• Maintained Wilderness First Responder, First Aid & AED, CPR, Defensive Driving, Chainsaw certifications.

Amanti Art is a full-service art consulting and framing business specializing in corporate workspace, healthcare and museums. From initial concept to installation, we provided all the necessary staff and expertise.• Independently and collaboratively developed new projects using research, information, custom printing & framing.• Recruited, hired and managed temporary employees to assist on multi-day project installations.• Responsible for traveling & adhering to specific project timelines.

• Maintained online digital artwork collection. Expanded & wrote artist biographies. Communicated with clientele to arrange and appointments, consultation and sales.• Performed archival restoration techniques on custom artwork frames to revive appearance and structural longevity.

• Responsible for research, outreach & marketing, installations & sales. Coordinated with staff, artists, dealers and community members to promote the gallery.• Independently & collaboratively developed and launched exhibitions. Responsible for the installation and de-installation of museum exhibitions, including the deconstruction and construction of walls, packing objects to be shipped to a new location, unpacking of incoming objects, and arranging for a new installation.• Responsible for custom framing of artworks to meet the highest conservation standards.