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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

· Writing public engagement approaches for proposals· Managing all aspects of a projects public engagement process including meeting logistics, advertisement, engagement activities and documentation· Facilitate in-person and virtual engagement efforts with all stakeholders within a community· Conceptualize and complete internal engagement efforts including.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

· Assisted multiple project managers to develop designs from concept through construction documentation on complex deadline driven projects· Prepared landscape construction documents, planting plans and permit drawings· Created policy briefs to communicate specialized topics with government officials and the public

· Served as a council member advocating for the social and professional connections amongst the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Alumni Network· Planned and facilitated a series of virtual and in-person outreach engagements · Reviewed the applications and budgets for engagement project proposals· Managed the regional outreach efforts defined in approved.

· Conducted interviews and an analysis on the foundations communications with past, present and future conservation scholars· Provided recommendations on the foundation's contract and work plan with sub-consultants· Conceptualized the governing board structure of the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Alumni Network

Houston, Texas Area

· Prepared conceptual designs and master plans for a variety of projects including public parks, trails systems, residential amenities and low-impact developments.· Coordinated the arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures· Prepared graphic representations of proposed plans using computer-aided design and drafting software, 3-D.

Ithaca, New York Area

· Facilitated tutorials on design programs for sophomore students· Mentored students on flow & habits typical of landscape architectural firms· Assisting in the development of design ideas for student projects· Responsible for troubleshooting technical issues such as helping to manage unusual file size or help with software issues

Ithaca, New York Area

· Updated plan renderings for community meetings· Interacted with all staff as needed to complete tasks set by Project Manager· Created identification manuals for planting maintenance· Developed visual impact assessment graphics* I worked in this position through Summer 2017 and Spring 2019*

· Co-founded a mentorship program for the University of Florida cohort of the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars program· Developed an administration model that can be used for the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars programs nationally to connect all current scholars with alumni· Established the connection between professional fellows and student fellows of.

Pompeii, Italy

· Produced scaled drawings of excavated trench bulk walls for documentation · Collected non-invasive imaging of the site’s subsurface using ground-penetratingradar· Co-authored a report of the findings and suggestions for trench locations in the future

Cornell University

• Coordinated fieldtrips for the Landscape Architecture department to New York City and Buffalo, NY to tour projects such as Governors Island with Mathews Nielsen
• Raised funds to support student’s professional development
• Promoted the Landscape Architecture department to prospective students

Cornell University

• Organized monthly meetings and professional development sessions for the largest graduate diversity organization on Cornell’s campus
• Fostered community building with bi-monthly events for students and staff

Cornell University Landscape Architecture Department

• Interviewed visiting speakers and department members to write a series of articles for the bi-monthly department newsletter

Tucson, AZ

· Conducted individual research on and assisted in banding Cooper’s Hawks· Surveyed vegetation transects and updated camera surveillance in the Arizona Mountain Ranges· Sampled eDNA and measured stream characteristics for several streams on the Navajo Nation in Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Founded and presided over the first honor society at the U of A that focuses on the academic development of African-American students on campus through leadership training and community service

Tucson, Arizona

· Assessed resumes in one on one appointments· Performed outreach through tabling events · Created and presented workshops on career development

Tucson, AZ

·Installed native plants to increase floral diversity for pollinators and wildlife·Trained and supervised high school students and volunteers in the installation of erosion control structures with restoration professionals ·Removed invasive species such as giant reed, vinca, and fountain grass·Assisted with the development of a habitat restoration plans

· Facilitated workshops and mentored first-year students in academic, personal and social transitions · Conducted digital outreach through blogs and social media for weekly newsletters · Performed administrative desk duties · Dispatched cold calls in various instances to University of Arizona students

Tucson, Arizona Area

· Participated in a curriculum based leadership development program with a focus on team building, social justice, and community service.

Master’S Degree, Landscape Architecture

Bachelor'S Degree, Sustainable Built Environments (Emphasis In Landscapes) Major And Sustainable Plant Systems Minor

Activities and Societies: Sustainable Built Environments Student Organization, Elgie M. Batteau Honor Society, The National Society of.