I am a program coordinator with a background in post-secondary education, and more than 13 years of broad experience in program and event management as well as experience teaching and coordinating science, environmental, garden, experiential, and community-based programs. I am inspired by the power of education (in both formal and informal settings) to affect positive change in individuals' lives and in the broader community. I thrive in diverse educational and non-profit settings, and I am particularly motivated by the multiplicative effects of supporting the next generation of community leaders and change agents. By day, I currently work as an Administrative Coordinator at Reed College, where I work with faculty and students in the Biology, Environmental Studies, and Neuroscience programs to manage academic events, support academic coursework, and to promote student engagement and success. By night (and weekend), I devote my time to working on various community, sustainability & environmental issues. My primary focus centers around sustainable food systems advocacy work through volunteer efforts, community gardening projects, and through my newest venture in a newly forming collaborative multi-generational farm in my home state of South Dakota.Top Skills:• In-Person & Virtual Event Management: Seasoned in, planning and executing events (including venue booking, catering, AV services, vendor & contract management).• Budget Management: Experienced in controlling budgets and executing events within financial constraints.• Project Management: Expertise in balancing timelines, deadlines, and multiple events simultaneously using tools like Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software.• Communications, Marketing & Promotions: Proficiency in delivering communications through email marketing, newsletters, and social media.• Systems Improvement and Technical Software Implementation: Skilled in rapidly learning existing systems and integrating new • Community Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.