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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Promoted to Interim Assistant Director to fulfill leadership gap during executive transition - Managed four staff that included three designers and one project manager - Created new documentation standards and work plans to solve for maintenance backlog - Partnered with cross-functional teams such as transportation, marketing, watershed, and legal to contribute to large-scale implementation projects that utilized general fund tax dollars and advertisement fee dollars -… Show more - Promoted to Interim Assistant Director to fulfill leadership gap during executive transition - Managed four staff that included three designers and one project manager - Created new documentation standards and work plans to solve for maintenance backlog - Partnered with cross-functional teams such as transportation, marketing, watershed, and legal to contribute to large-scale implementation projects that utilized general fund tax dollars and advertisement fee dollars - Developed process and workflow improvements to existing projects and programs to improve delivery timelines and reporting to executives or elected officials- Reviewed and edited communication materials for leadership review- Partnered with marketing and communications to create communication strategy for events and promotional materials Show less

- Created goals and metrics that align with stakeholder expectations, commissioner goals, and city-wide benchmarks- Defined qualitative metrics to include with annual reporting- Supported and built a new inventory and procurement process utilizing AirTable through an Agile approach- Created new reporting dashboards to visualize budget requests during annual budget review- Improvised creative solutions based on requirement pivots- Carefully prepared, maintained, and reported… Show more - Created goals and metrics that align with stakeholder expectations, commissioner goals, and city-wide benchmarks- Defined qualitative metrics to include with annual reporting- Supported and built a new inventory and procurement process utilizing AirTable through an Agile approach- Created new reporting dashboards to visualize budget requests during annual budget review- Improvised creative solutions based on requirement pivots- Carefully prepared, maintained, and reported data related to multiple projects and departments- Led cross functional teams to implement goals and objectives identified in annual administration reviews Show less

- Built value metrics to capture quantitative and qualitative results to impact actionable strategies from the Master Plan- Built and reviewed scopes across various initiatives - Promoted and facilitated cross-team collaboration to accomplish senior leadership defined products- Participated in multiple public working groups and elected official committees to provide technical expertise- Isolated project requirements into an agile approach to accomplish large scale… Show more - Built value metrics to capture quantitative and qualitative results to impact actionable strategies from the Master Plan- Built and reviewed scopes across various initiatives - Promoted and facilitated cross-team collaboration to accomplish senior leadership defined products- Participated in multiple public working groups and elected official committees to provide technical expertise- Isolated project requirements into an agile approach to accomplish large scale transportation plans in a tactical way- Collaborated information between different contributor roles and public feedback to facilitate change management- Developed new public input process for projects that included new milestone benchmarks during planning, construction, and implementation phases Show less

Austin, Texas Area

- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of urban design initiatives through tracking milestones and metrics- Developed reports to share with internal leadership and key stakeholders- Coordinated with governance to ensure adherence to construction schedules and federal/state requirements- Consulted on written and verbal communication between external partners and executives- Part of a cross-functional team that included communication professionals, civil engineers, and policy… Show more - Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of urban design initiatives through tracking milestones and metrics- Developed reports to share with internal leadership and key stakeholders- Coordinated with governance to ensure adherence to construction schedules and federal/state requirements- Consulted on written and verbal communication between external partners and executives- Part of a cross-functional team that included communication professionals, civil engineers, and policy experts- Provided graphic design support for reports and presentations- Provided analytics GIS support and modeling using SQL Show less

Austin, Texas Area

- Provided analytical modeling and data management in GIS through SQL- Prepared graphics for presentations and report writing- Attended public meetings and provided communication support- Tracked progress on various projects and programs

Lansing, Michigan Area

Temporary position providing administrative support to the Human Resources Department. Responsibilities included data reporting, acting as the first point of contact for employees, using TimeCo, and filing. Reformatted, redesigned, updated, and proofread old handbooks/manuals using Word.

Accomac, Virginia

This was a technical position that focused on natural and cultural resources, environmental and community planning. Main responsibilities included program management, communications, and administrative support.

Athens, Georgia

Position involved working with a team of geographers, scientists and planners to create a wildlife corridor plan for the cotton-top tamarin in Colombia. Primary responsibilities related to communications, project management, and writing.

Athens, Georgia Area

> Created and distributed GIS tutorials> Assisted with GIS needs of the studio class through office hours> Digitized parcel data in GIS for grant research

Greater Atlanta Area

Various positions during time at Zoo Atlanta.Giraffe Guide from March 2012 - July 2014;Panda guide from December 2013 - July 2014;Exhibit Interpreter April 2013- July 2013;Large Mammal Intern February 2012 - March 2012;Public Programs Intern September 2011 - December 2011.Responsibilities include interpreting conservation and animal information to guests 75+ at a time, creating and performing new educational programs, tracking feedback on programs through surveys to… Show more Various positions during time at Zoo Atlanta.Giraffe Guide from March 2012 - July 2014;Panda guide from December 2013 - July 2014;Exhibit Interpreter April 2013- July 2013;Large Mammal Intern February 2012 - March 2012;Public Programs Intern September 2011 - December 2011.Responsibilities include interpreting conservation and animal information to guests 75+ at a time, creating and performing new educational programs, tracking feedback on programs through surveys to consistently improve guest experience, customer service, preparation of animal diet, stewardship of animals (elephants, warthogs, and meerkats), and assist event staff with events. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Customer service and animal care position. Managed, cared, and cleaned after dogs for doggie daycare.Worked the front desk in customer service position, answered phones, took reservations, and exchanged money for services and retail.

Greater Atlanta Area

Customer service and food prep position. Responsible for money handling with cashier, deposits, food orders and deliveries, event set up, customer service, cleaning, and training new staff.

Atlanta

Watch and record behavior of whale sharks for Dr. Michael Black's research at Georgia State University

Mepd, Environmental Planning And Design, 3.75

Activities and Societies: Student Environmental Planning Association, American Planning Association

Ba, English Literature And Biology, 3.3

Activities and Societies: Pre-Veterinary Society

English And History, 3.5

Year long exchange program involved studying and integrating into Northumbria University.