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San Francisco Bay Area

Project review and application of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards to the Bay Area's most meaningful and historic places. I support a variety of project types, including Historic Resource Evaluations and Assessments, Historic Context Statements, Historic Resource Surveys, Project Impact Analyses, Historic American Building Survey (HABS) projects, Cultural Resource chapters of CEQA Environmental Impact Reports, NHPA Section 106 Consultation services, Federal Tax Certification Documentation, and architectural design/entitlements consultation.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Within GSU's Department of Geosciences, I am group leader to four graduate students researching the role of public greenspace and green infrastructure within Atlanta's Westside neighborhood, specifically Microsoft's proposed Quarry Yards development. Analyzes the multifaceted relationship between urban communities and the environment by advancing an integrated physical- and social-scientific approach shaped and informed by the values, visions, and knowledges of local observers.

Atlanta, Ga

Within the Office of Capital Planning and Space Management, I facilitate the activation of quality campus places through events, performances, markets, and displays. My planning, placemaking, and policy work maximize the utilization of Georgia Tech's classrooms and academic buildings, greenspaces, and public forum. I chair the Events Logistics Committee, a group of campus stakeholders who guide outdoor space use policy, as well as the Film Logistics Committee, which guides filming and photography policy. I collaborate with other departments, committees, and task forces as needed, including historic preservation, campus master plan, and landscape design.

Roswell, Ga

As event producer, I brought together every major and minor detail required to create a spectacular, atmospheric client experience on time and within budget. From intimate VIP parties to international corporate conferences and trainings, I produced valuable experiences, managed budgets, tracked attendance analytics, built event registration websites, contracted expert vendors, ensured onsite success and composed detailed wrap-up reports. I focused on qualitative and quantitative analysis to maximize event attendance and engagement.

Atlanta, Ga

Working with a variety of international clients across various industries, I coordinate and bring to life their conferences to create an enriching attendee experience. From start (budget drafting and site selection) to finish (onsite management and wrap-up reporting), I coordinate all components of these events that host upwards of 1,000 attendees, generate revenue for the client, and advance the client's relationships and unique goals. Polished in leadership, attendee communications, sponsor/exhibitor prospecting and follow-up, speaker management, and networking.Job Highlight: During my time as Education & Event Manager for an association client, I organized a semi-annual training that averaged 20 attendees. These seminars were required for a professional certification, so there was always a steady attendee pool but the feedback was lackluster and the financials break-even. I evaluated the value of the educational courses offered at the events and propose a new pricing structure as well as develop a new digital marketing campaign. The client enthusiastically approved and, once we moved forward, attendance increased by nearly 50 percent and generated approximately $20,000 in incremental revenue. My initiative in evaluating the possibilities and potential returns of these educational events enhanced my client’s experience with Meeting Expectations while simultaneously increasing profit and attendee experience.

Atlanta, Ga

Assisted with planning, coordination, and execution of the annual Greenprints conferences and annual Visionary Dinner fundraisers. Solely responsible for coordinating and managing the monthly Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable lecture series. Provided marketing and PR support for all Southface events as well as managed all website development and ongoing maintenance.Job Highlight: Engaging the Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable steering committee in the goal of streamlining meetings to work more effectively to identify topics and speakers, which led to earlier speaker confirmations and greater lead time to market the series, resulting in stronger ongoing attendance. I also tracked pre-registrations to compare with actual attendance to gain a better understanding of the amount of food needed for the event, which helped save money. Lastly, I was able to source from local partners for more affordable supplies and better prices, which supported the local Fourth Ward neighborhood economy.

Atlanta, Ga

Assisted on energy audits and building inspections of residential and commercial properties pre- and post-drywall; gave facility tours and explained building science and energy technologies to Southface visitors; researched various policy initiatives; prepared mailings; helped with database maintenance; answered the Southface hotline and providing assistance to callers and visitors to the Southface campus; helped maintain the Southface recycling and composting programs; and assisted with public relations, marketing, graphic design, events and outreach at public forums.Job Highlight: Participating in brainstorming, development, build-out and testing of new company website. From initial design concepts to individual webpage build-out to final usability testing, I managed the master production timeline and made sure this project was completed successfully and on time. Due to my in-depth experience with this website, I then continued to manage the site and update content and graphics as needed to stay relevant.