Dedicated to promoting and supporting the local maritime community. The Central Ohio River Business Association (CORBA) is a trade association representing local businesses conducting commerce primarily along the Ohio River in the tri-state region including Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Our membership consists of barge tow companies, terminal operators, barge fleeting companies, restaurant and entertainment, local port authorities and municipalities, utilities, and other related maritime support companies.

• Orchestrate professional development for the region by spearheading environmental career ambassador's network and executing programs for EECO's mission.• Head environmental workshops by planning, sponsoring, and facilitating events and educational opportunities for community organizations, companies, universities, and schools.• Oversee regional financial plan and budget by identifying capital projects, dispersing funds, and evaluating optimal ROI opportunities.• Coordinate and lead environmental education by allocating resources, developing creative programs, and collaborating with other leaders on strategic planning.

• Establish key networking relationships with 175+ nationwide companies to increase brand awareness, partner on sponsorship events, and develop new programs.• Increased company sponsorship program by 400% over 7 years through creative outreach strategies and business development initiatives.• Organize/execute educational programs in 19 states through innovative project management and event planning skills.• Oversee public relations by promoting events with news media, promoting company programs, and participating in interviews.• Collaborate with senior management and c-level leaders for multimillion companies to plan and develop sponsorship opportunities and program events across the country.• Deliver presentations as an advocate by attending public speaking events for educational and congressional leaders.• Represent company brand at industry conferences and trade shows to increase networking resources and sponsorship opportunities.

• Assisted in the development and execution of 30 annual teacher workshops by utilizing project planning skills.• Led education outreach programs in 350+ schools through innovative relationship management and networking strategies.• Partnered with leaders to produce and edit "Spencer's Team News" newsletter, distributed to 10,000+ teachers.• Transformed recycling and waste minimization training by educating schools on initiatives, monitoring progress, and providing key support.• Planned educational field trips to landfill recycling center, compost sites, and solid waste education destinations for student enrichment programs.• Administer environmental education programs for Hamilton County public, private, and parochial schools for grades K-12.• Enhanced special events by coordinating Hamilton County's seeding program and Cincinnati Flower Show exhibit.