Nature connect is on a mission to cultivate curiosity, compassion, and connection with the natural world. Their vision is to support children to develop an appreciation of the natural world, and they do this through programming that includes exploring the outdoors, animal tracking, storytelling, local plant and animal study, and more. Nature Connect hosts a daily homeschool and preschool along with ongoing summer camps. My duties with Nature Connect include:• Develop and deliver nature-based programs for students ages 6-12• Lead & co-lead weekly outdoor camps with subjects and settings ranging from organic farms, to lakes, wilderness survival, and waterway exploration• Receive training based on "Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature" which includes a study of core routines, the art of questioning and storytelling, nature awareness, and tapping into child passions • Responsible for the safety of both children and outdoor learning areas

The Graduate Support Team at Esperanza has a 12-year commitment to our students: we work with them in middle school, high school, college, and sometimes beyond. My main focus is working with the current 7th and 8th graders to find the high school that best fits their needs. This includes discussing options with them, visiting schools with them, and helping them every step of the way in the application process. In addition, I serve as adviser to the 7th grade and coach various sports.

Esperanza Academy is a tuition-free independent school for girls located in Lawrence, Massachusetts. As a Science Teaching Fellow, I was responsible for:• Developing and delivering weekly lessons that meet Massachusetts state standards for science and engineering education• Taking the lead teacher role for 7th grade, and co-teaching grades 5, 6, and 8• Planning and implementing the yearly Science Fair• Serving as adviser for the 6th grade • Coaching various sports, including dance, soccer, and yoga Special training and professional development classes completed to strengthen my skills included: Classroom Management, Trauma Informed Classroom, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish Language, Restorative Justice, and Breathe 4 Change Wellness Courses (Mindfulness + Meditation for the classroom)

On any given day at TILT, you could find me capturing footage of animals at the zoo, writing brand statements, calculating the ROI of a Facebook post; working with clients to develop strategy, voice, and vision - or perhaps even creating magic in Excel. Below is a list of my current duties:• Write brand statements for companies that refine and define their mission, vision, values, and voice• Work with director of digital to research audiences, plan digital strategy for paid and organic placement, and solidify a brand's look/feel through the copy writing and design process• Manage a variety of projects and clients, from small non-profits to large multi-state franchises• Act as an "internal consultant" for TILT by working with partners to develop business strategy, structure, and strategic plan• Develop and pitch name ideas for new companies and organizations• Contribute copy to various projects in radio, digital, and traditional media formats • Assist in the art direction of on-site photo and video shoots • Photograph and film projects when needed • Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients • Contribute content to the TILT blog

My title was updated to reflect the changing nature of my role and duties at the museum. In addition to overseeing the public relations and marketing duties listed in my previous position, I worked with all departments to assess how the museum was engaging audiences, managed the institutional brand, and created a comprehensive, strategic communications plan. Special projects included:• Performing a statistical regression analysis of the annual gala in order to set clearly defined fundraising goals • Conducting audience research and developing a data map that included quantitative & qualitative information about the museum's visitors• Performing ongoing cost-benefit analyses of museum programs • Filming, producing, and editing videos for the museum to increase its digital presence• Bringing a Triceratops skull through the back door • Presenting at the 2016 Southeastern Museum Conference

My main duties centered around promoting all of the museum's dynamic programs - from art and planetarium shows to interactive theater performances for children. I led the development, implementation, and evaluation of marketing plans, crafted media releases, served as the museum's primary media contact making regular on-air appearances, evaluated and placed media buys, maintained the institution's social media pages, and photographed museum events. I also worked closely with the Development Team to contribute to the writing of grants and solicitation letters. I had the opportunity to grow the position and complete several special projects including:• Working with a team of staff and designers to redesign the museum's public and educator websites • Working with a team of staff and designers to create a new logo and branded material for the museum• Leading the staff through a brand education, exploration, and discovery process that resulted in the development of a Brand Statement that serves as a guide to help staff align their programs with the museum's core values• Increasing the Art & Science Museum's digital presence, growing its Facebook page likes by 22% and its email communication open rate by 17% by creating strategies and incorporating storytelling into communications • Performing a cost-benefit analysis of museum programming with the Executive Director which increased earned revenue by 10%, took a statistical look at school programming costs, and saved 50% in marketing expenses by eliminating purchases that conflicted with the institution's brand• Establishing museum-wide policies that streamline internal communications pertaining to marketing events and programs

As an ELSEWorks Business Analyst, I was able to work with a team of professors and students to carry out social entrepreneurship projects. I performed market research for new startups, existing companies, and product line extensions, worked with aspiring entrepreneurs to assist them in developing successful companies, and collaborated in a team environment to accomplish defined business goals. I enjoyed combing the worlds of art and business by spending much of my time working to revitalize the "Creative Economy" in Midtown, a Jackson, Mississippi neighborhood. The work of our team resulted in several artists opening new studios, creating business incubators in the district, and developing a plan to provide a sustainable network of local, healthy food for the low-income neighborhood.

In this newly developed position, my role was to ensure a positive visitor experience across all areas of the museum. To accomplish this task, I worked across departments, organized and coordinated museum volunteers, organized and led museum tours, assisted in the marking and promotion of events, and maintained a visitor services database in the nonprofit management system Altru. Key accomplishments included:• Completing a comprehensive study of the visitor experience and presenting suggestions for changes to the Executive Director• Conducting audience research in order to discover ways to make positive changes to the visitor experience• Increasing the volunteer base by 20%• Implementing a training system for volunteers and docents geared towards customer service and hospitality