Melissa Harris, Ms Email & Phone Number

Detroit, MI, US

• Manage long- and short-term grant project plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
• Make strategically important decisions and monitor the progress of the WLEB Farmer-Led Conservation Group (FLG)
• Lead the Farmer-Led Conservation Group Leadership Team
• monthly meetings and facilitate communications amongst farmer leaders, grant sub-recipients, and subcontractors
• Manage the FLG website
• Delegate project tasks to grant sub-recipients and subcontractors

• Study effects of Wolverine Lake annual drawn down
• Advise City Council in management decisions for invasive species
• Provide expertise to the board on environmental impact to Wolverine Lake
• Advise on how to protect the shoreline from erosion
• Implement plans to better the water quality of Wolverine Lake
• Plan boater safety event for the community of Wolverine Lake

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Lead sustainability efforts for the International Annual Conference and Connection Session
• Support sustainability work within the office, pre-work from home
• Reconcile company card expenses, including creating the department process for tracking and processing charges and reimbursements
• Co-coordinate the international Annual Conference and Connection Session events, including the AHI's first-ever virtual and hybrid events
• Co-facilitate the Racial Justice workgroup for designated periods throughout the year
• Support grant writing and fulfillment, including but not limited to editing grant proposals, tracking conference registrants covered by grant projects, and researching new funding opportunities

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Surgery Research Office - Temporary Position
• Prepare expense reports using the concur expense management system
• Work with research personnel, post-award coordinator, accounts payable, and vendors to resolve issues related to procurement services
• Add new vendors to the vendor database. Periodically run reports related to procurement operations and recommend corrective action
• Use of M-Pathways, M-Reports, and Marketsite regularly (University of Michigan reconciling and purchasing software)
• Use independent judgment to obtain discounts and the best pricing strategies for the researchers

Okemos, Michigan, United States

· Responsible for ordering and maintaining required stock in the home décor & floral departments· Process shipments to ensure product availability for customers· Recommend merchandise based on customer needs· Maintain knowledge of Hobby Lobby polices · Operate Point of Sales system· Note: Worked at three store locations successfully

Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Supervised and instructed groups of PreK-adult learners in an outdoor setting
• Created and instructed a K-3rd grade summer school program through collaboration with Lansing Public Schools teacher
• Maintained a positive working relationship with all co-workers, students, volunteers, parents, & visitors
• Maintained and cared for educational, recreational, and stewardship equipment
• Provided care for students and guests in compliance with state law and Woldumar policies
• Responded to emails and calls when needed

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

· Informed the public about the dangers that the spread of aquatic invasive species can have · Responsible for answering potential colleague inquiry emails · Planned and managed outreach events across the state of Michigan· Tracked budgets and assisted in reconciling· Collected and managed data for all external events· Managed boat washing events.

Master Of Science - Ms, Environment And Sustainability - Ecosystem Science And Management

Completed my program full-time while simotamously working full-time at Adolescent Health Initiative. Relative coursework includes.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Studies And Sustainabilty

Participated in an Independent Study that created a new minor at MSU, a study away focused on the environment in Michigan, Camp Kesem, and.