Meaghen N Porte Email & Phone Number

United States

Morocco

Project Owner | Sustainable Learning & DevelopmentAs the Project Owner, I am a strategic leader responsible for the overall vision, goals, and success of Learning & Development projects (online courses and all "Sustainability Education" products). My role centers on defining project scope, setting S.M.A.R.T. objectives, and ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals. I oversee the project's lifecycle, working closely with project managers and team members to drive… Show more Project Owner | Sustainable Learning & DevelopmentAs the Project Owner, I am a strategic leader responsible for the overall vision, goals, and success of Learning & Development projects (online courses and all "Sustainability Education" products). My role centers on defining project scope, setting S.M.A.R.T. objectives, and ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals. I oversee the project's lifecycle, working closely with project managers and team members to drive success.Key Responsibilities:- Leadership & Vision: Establish and communicate the project vision of the Learning & Development Project of Green My Experience, setting clear goals and actionable plans to guide the team.- Strategic Planning: Develop phase-based project plans, identify dependencies, and mitigate risks to keep the project on track.- Team Collaboration & Delegation: Assemble teams, delegate responsibilities, and maintain engagement to achieve project milestones.- Stakeholder Management: Serve as the key liaison between the C-Suite members, ensuring project specifications and needs are met.- Problem-Solving: Identify roadblocks and proactively address issues to maintain momentum toward Learning & Development project goals.- Quality Oversight: Ensure project outputs (eLearning courses) meet high standards of quality and align with user needs and market demands.My role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve ambitious objectives, ultimately driving the success of each Learning & Development project. Show less

Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

Overview: Served as a Youth Development Specialist with the Peace Corps in Morocco, focusing on empowering young people through life and soft skills development. Facilitated youth engagement and created supportive environments to foster personal growth, community involvement, and healthy relationships.Key Responsibilities:- Skill Building: Developed and delivered life and soft skills training for youth in individual, family, peer, and community settings, enhancing their ability… Show more Overview: Served as a Youth Development Specialist with the Peace Corps in Morocco, focusing on empowering young people through life and soft skills development. Facilitated youth engagement and created supportive environments to foster personal growth, community involvement, and healthy relationships.Key Responsibilities:- Skill Building: Developed and delivered life and soft skills training for youth in individual, family, peer, and community settings, enhancing their ability to navigate daily challenges and opportunities. - Youth Engagement and Contribution: Led Soft Skills Coaching Sessions to encourage youth to actively engage in their communities. Guided young people in contributing to local initiatives, promoting civic responsibility and community involvement.- Creating Enabling Environments: Established safe spaces that foster positive norms, belonging, and healthy relationships. Worked to ensure access to services and resources that support youth development.- Program Development: Designed programs and activities tailored to the needs of youth, including workshops and interactive sessions that promoted skill acquisition, self-confidence, and community connection.- Mentorship and Support: Provided mentorship to youth, helping them build resilience, set goals, and develop strategies for personal and professional growth.Achievements:- Successfully developed a range of programs that engaged youth in meaningful skill-building activities.- Created inclusive and supportive environments that encouraged positive youth development and community contribution.- Fostered strong connections between youth, their peers, families, and communities, enhancing overall engagement and impact. Show less

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

- Client and Practitioner Scheduling: Optimized the scheduling of over 200 weekly client appointments across 10 practitioners, ensuring smooth operations and efficient time management in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.- Retail & Spa Management: Supported the operations of a premier spa featuring saunas, a yoga studio, 10 treatment rooms, and over 400 retail products, enhancing customer experience and driving retail success.- Workplace Culture Enhancement: Played a key role in… Show more - Client and Practitioner Scheduling: Optimized the scheduling of over 200 weekly client appointments across 10 practitioners, ensuring smooth operations and efficient time management in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.- Retail & Spa Management: Supported the operations of a premier spa featuring saunas, a yoga studio, 10 treatment rooms, and over 400 retail products, enhancing customer experience and driving retail success.- Workplace Culture Enhancement: Played a key role in boosting staff retention by cultivating a positive and supportive work environment, contributing to a cohesive team culture.- Event Space & Facilities Management: Managed all aspects of event setup and teardown, ensured the upkeep of service equipment, and led quarterly facility inspections and deep cleans, maintaining high standards of operation.- HR Support & Staff Coordination: Assisted HR with onboarding and offboarding processes, coordinated schedules, managed PTO, arranged substitutes, and provided comprehensive support to new and existing staff.- Product Sales & Inventory Management: Managed Tonic & Tea sales exceeding $9K annually, overseeing inventory, packaging, online sales, supplies, and customer relations to drive revenue and customer satisfaction. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

• Helped grow the Co. from 3 clients to 25 + clients.• Created an inspiring team environment through positivity and good humor with a culture of open communication.• Oversaw day-to-day operations, monitored team performance, conducted staff assessments, addressed training needs and provided coaching.• Assisted with managing the weekly schedules of all employees (4) and clients.

Portland, Oregon Area

- Oversaw all aspects of Tournant Event Space, including private, public, and guest chef events, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences.- Client and Vendor Relations: Acted as the primary liaison between clients, guest chefs, and suppliers, managing communications to guarantee satisfaction and exceed expectations.- Facility and Inventory Oversight: Managed the physical event space and maintained inventory, ensuring a well-organized and fully equipped… Show more - Oversaw all aspects of Tournant Event Space, including private, public, and guest chef events, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences.- Client and Vendor Relations: Acted as the primary liaison between clients, guest chefs, and suppliers, managing communications to guarantee satisfaction and exceed expectations.- Facility and Inventory Oversight: Managed the physical event space and maintained inventory, ensuring a well-organized and fully equipped environment for all events.- Regulatory Compliance: Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and OLCC regulations, maintaining a safe and compliant environment for all guests and staff.- Leadership and Team Coordination: Demonstrated strong leadership by coordinating event staff, solving problems in real-time, and fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. Show less

Montana, United States

Overview:Founded Lovelies, a unique and carefully curated vintage and art collective inspired by my grandmother Lee's legacy as a savvy dealer and collector. Lovelies was both a tribute to her incredible taste and a platform for showcasing the work of local artisans and vintage sellers.Key Responsibilities:- Curate and Manage Inventory: Collected, curated, and sold a wide range of premium vintage items, including my grandmother's collection, at local shows and online platforms… Show more Overview:Founded Lovelies, a unique and carefully curated vintage and art collective inspired by my grandmother Lee's legacy as a savvy dealer and collector. Lovelies was both a tribute to her incredible taste and a platform for showcasing the work of local artisans and vintage sellers.Key Responsibilities:- Curate and Manage Inventory: Collected, curated, and sold a wide range of premium vintage items, including my grandmother's collection, at local shows and online platforms, targeting collectors and enthusiasts of unique spaces and designs. - Sales and Marketing: Developed and executed sales strategies for selling vintage pieces, original local art, and handmade items such as soaps, artisan necklaces, lamps, and framed art to reach a broad audience both online and in-person.- Event Planning and Hosting: Organized and hosted estate sales and participated in local vintage and antique events, including the Montana Antique Mall Parking Lot Sale, Junk & Disorderly, and Red Truck Vintage.- Support for Local Makers: Collaborated with and provided a platform for makers and sellers to showcase their original art and handmade goods, elevating local talent and connecting their work with collectors worldwide.- Business Development and Customer Relations: Managed all aspects of the business from sourcing, pricing, and displaying items to fostering strong relationships with clients and collectors, ensuring personalized and memorable buying experiences.Achievements:- Successfully built a respected and recognizable brand in the vintage and art community.- Expanded Lovelies into a multi-faceted business that supported local artists and vintage sellers, enhancing their reach and market presence.- Created a community around the appreciation of unique and meaningful pieces, preserving stories and craftsmanship through each sale. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Overview:As Associate Director of Student Services at OCAC, I played a key role in fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment. I managed a wide range of student services, including disability accommodations, residence life, leadership development, orientation programs, and institutional compliance with federal regulations.Key Responsibilities:- Disabilities Accommodations Coordination: Worked closely with faculty to coordinate disability accommodations, ensuring… Show more Overview:As Associate Director of Student Services at OCAC, I played a key role in fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment. I managed a wide range of student services, including disability accommodations, residence life, leadership development, orientation programs, and institutional compliance with federal regulations.Key Responsibilities:- Disabilities Accommodations Coordination: Worked closely with faculty to coordinate disability accommodations, ensuring students received the support they needed to thrive academically and personally. Acted as the 504 Coordinator to maintain compliance with Title IX and Title IV regulations.- Leadership Development and Student Engagement: Oversaw student leadership programs, including managing the Commonwealth (student government) and developing leadership training programs. Designed and facilitated Resident Assistant (RA) training, fostering a strong residence life program that supported student well-being.- Orientation and Commencement Coordination: Organized and implemented orientation programs for new students each term, for the BFA and MFA programs.- Policy Creation and Compliance: Collaborated with the Chief Enrollment Officer/Director of Admissions on retention initiatives, policy creation, and managing threat assessment cases. Supported the academic progress and early alert system to identify and assist at-risk students.- Budget Management and Strategic Planning: Managed the annual student services budget of $300,000, conducted department assessments, and contributed to the institution’s “5 Year Plan” by aligning student services with broader institutional goals.- Community Building and Student Support: Created programs, events, and networks to foster a strong sense of community, support, and belonging among students. Actively participated in ongoing professional development to stay informed on current trends and best practices in student affairs. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

PNCA is a vibrant and active college where I was involved in several student services aspects; from new student orientation and commencement to student council. I also organized annual events, such as the End of the Year Party (live band and catering included), and Chinese New Year.As the head of student housing I managed 80-100 'beds' (students) at an off-site facility and oversaw four Resident Assistants. This is a full-time, year-round job in itself and requires attention to detail and… Show more PNCA is a vibrant and active college where I was involved in several student services aspects; from new student orientation and commencement to student council. I also organized annual events, such as the End of the Year Party (live band and catering included), and Chinese New Year.As the head of student housing I managed 80-100 'beds' (students) at an off-site facility and oversaw four Resident Assistants. This is a full-time, year-round job in itself and requires attention to detail and finesse of policies and procedures. Show less

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Created lesson plans and taught ESL to students aged 2-70.

Shinchang, South Korea

Taught ESL to university students, Business English to workers at a local car manufacturing company, as well as volunteered to teach English to children of mom's in "Protected Housing".The University also held two English Immersion Camps each year which I co-organized and acted as overseer to the TAs of the Camps. In addition I organized all camp events.

Master Of Science - Ms, Education: Post-Secondary Adult And Continuing Education And Educational Leadership & Policy

Activities and Societies: N/A

Certificate, Korean Language And Culture

Activities and Societies: Mihyang | Art Club As a Cultural Ambassador at Soonchunhyang University I took immersive Korean language.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Arts And Letters | Asian Art History And Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Through Portland State, I went to South Korea and attended Soonchunhyang (SCH) University. I was a member.