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Director of Communications for PLAN, an organization supporting the student-led Zero Waste Movement. This role shapes and amplifies the voice of the organization and its unique projects, such as the Students for Zero Waste Conference, Atlas Zero Waste Project, the Break Free From Plastic Campaign, student trainings and resource creation, and more.• Building out an overall communications strategy for the organization• Managing web, social media, newsletters, and other public-facing… Show more Director of Communications for PLAN, an organization supporting the student-led Zero Waste Movement. This role shapes and amplifies the voice of the organization and its unique projects, such as the Students for Zero Waste Conference, Atlas Zero Waste Project, the Break Free From Plastic Campaign, student trainings and resource creation, and more.• Building out an overall communications strategy for the organization• Managing web, social media, newsletters, and other public-facing copy• Maintaining design and layout standards in graphic creation• Managing media assets and contacts Show less

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Intern for Live Green Lexington, a part of the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works. Live Green Lexington works to educate the public about environmental topics and services available to our community.• Produced educational graphics and videos for environmental outreach• Worked with Citizen's Environmental Academy to create projects such as a tree tour of Lexington and tree care videos• Engaged with the public by tabling at events

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Student assistant for UK's Natural Resources and Environmental Science Program. Gained experience with editorial writing, outreach, and graphic design. Learned to effectively work and communicate with a team.• Produced biannual newsletter: article writing, editing, layout, photography• Promoted the program through tabling and designing promotional graphics• Created promotional videos for summer field courses in Costa Rica and Kentucky • Student representation and input on… Show more Student assistant for UK's Natural Resources and Environmental Science Program. Gained experience with editorial writing, outreach, and graphic design. Learned to effectively work and communicate with a team.• Produced biannual newsletter: article writing, editing, layout, photography• Promoted the program through tabling and designing promotional graphics• Created promotional videos for summer field courses in Costa Rica and Kentucky • Student representation and input on program’s Steering Committee Show less

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Part-time job at the Media Depot, a lab space in William T. Young library providing resources to students working on media projects. Gained customer service and organizational skills and became familiar with various media production processes.• Assisted students one-on-one with media projects• Learned to use and troubleshoot Adobe programs• Produced videos, photographs, and graphics for the University• Worked with professional-grade video and audio equipment

Peer Mentor for the Honors Residential College at the University of Kentucky. Peers Mentors are upperclassmen who guide younger members of the Living Learning Program, assist with Honors event planning, and work to build a sense of community.• Guided an assigned group of freshmen during orientation and throughout semester• Assisted Residential Life staff with planning, executing, and promoting Honors events• Attended bi-weekly meetings for student updates and event… Show more Peer Mentor for the Honors Residential College at the University of Kentucky. Peers Mentors are upperclassmen who guide younger members of the Living Learning Program, assist with Honors event planning, and work to build a sense of community.• Guided an assigned group of freshmen during orientation and throughout semester• Assisted Residential Life staff with planning, executing, and promoting Honors events• Attended bi-weekly meetings for student updates and event organizing• Served as a resource to students throughout the dorm through weekly lobby hours Show less

Served on University of Kentucky's Student Sustainability Council, a council of students that annually distributes $200,000 from UK's Green Fee for campus sustainability projects. Elected for leadership roles Director of Outreach (2019-2020) and Chair of Promotional Materials (2018-2019).• Attended biweekly Council meetings to discuss and vote on proposals from the campus community• As Director of Outreach, managed and led a small Outreach Committee to maintain social media… Show more Served on University of Kentucky's Student Sustainability Council, a council of students that annually distributes $200,000 from UK's Green Fee for campus sustainability projects. Elected for leadership roles Director of Outreach (2019-2020) and Chair of Promotional Materials (2018-2019).• Attended biweekly Council meetings to discuss and vote on proposals from the campus community• As Director of Outreach, managed and led a small Outreach Committee to maintain social media presence, create promotional materials, and plan tabling and outreach events. Worked closely with other Directors and faculty advisor in the Office of Sustainability• As Chair of Promotional Materials, served on Outreach Committee and created social media graphics, t-shirts, and flyers Show less

Summer intern for KAEE, a nonprofit promoting excellence in environmental education by providing support, resources, and networking opportunities to Kentucky’s community of educators. Organized communications and outreach materials for the organization.• Engaged members and stakeholders by writing press releases and monthly newsletters• Developed marketing materials such as videos, web, and print content• Promoted upcoming events to a wide variety of audiences• Managed… Show more Summer intern for KAEE, a nonprofit promoting excellence in environmental education by providing support, resources, and networking opportunities to Kentucky’s community of educators. Organized communications and outreach materials for the organization.• Engaged members and stakeholders by writing press releases and monthly newsletters• Developed marketing materials such as videos, web, and print content• Promoted upcoming events to a wide variety of audiences• Managed social media platforms and email lists Show less