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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Proudly overseeing the management of TNC preserves from Arizona's borderlands to the high country. Working to drive regional engagement with conservation partners as it relates to TNC programs and strategic initiatives. Serving as a principal contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations, and the academic community.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Worked with a team to install residential solar energy systems, including: solar racking components, solar panel installation, Tesla Powerwall installation, wiring, and conduit pipe runs.

Arizona, United States

Maintained grant-funded project continuity, grew a grant-funded project portfolio, expanded a base of individual donors, elevated communications, and supported two part-time employees and a nine-member volunteer board of directors.

Tucson, Arizona

Successfully managed portfolio development and growth for a national mid-level donor program, the TU Griffith Circle. Charged with overseeing 1,000+ donor-members whose contributions total between $1K-$10K annually, while simultaneously growing a robust pipeline of major donors. Generated efforts in both print and digital engagement campaigns to emphasize.

Tucson, Arizona

Oversaw 40+ payroll employees while managing a budget of $2.7m. Erased a multi-year operating deficit within two years, while simultaneously growing the core staff within the organization by 38%. Achieved historically high fundraising results through increased donor engagement and intentional, annual campaigns in the spring, summer, and fall cycles..

Patagonia, Arizona

• Maintained and managed a 1.4-acre open-to-the-public nature preserve, including the development and curation of a volunteer corps and engagement with around 15K visitors annually. Served as the chief communicator for.
• Executed major donor development through fundraising activities and boots on the ground logistics through cross collaboration with a leadership team, field operations staff, and third-parties.
• Coordinated the completion of an award-winning capital project with donor collaboration.

Billings, Montana Area

• Provided guidance and direction to a team of full-time staff following a period of upheaval in order to provide a 100K+ community with high-quality environmental education opportunities. Charged with the recruitment.
• Planned and implemented an annual fundraising event that drew in $30K for place-based science education program.
• Re-established a positive working relationship with the Center’s primary community partner and landlord, the Yellowstone River Parks Association, in addition to like-minded businesses within the community.

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Managed and directed four full-time employees, seven seasonal employees and three in-residence property managers on programs in avian conservation, education, and research. Provided support and guidance to 35 local.
• Re-branded and overhauled the organization’s primary membership benefit, The Jack Pine Warbler magazine.
• Established Michigan Audubon’s presence as a conservation leader through websites, blogs, social media, and direct email marketing.

Directed the community’s conservation programs including habitat and wildlife management, educational resource developments and property owner consultation. Spearheaded project development, budget management, and creative programming. Collaborated with agencies to assess and protect critical species, including: Least Terns, Wilson’s Plovers, and Loggerhead.

Led staff in developing conservation programming using exhibits, artifacts and live animals.