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Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As social media manager, I developed a social media strategy for IEC, focused on creating content that's closely aligned with IEC's mission, and policy and legislative goals. I am responsible for planning and executing social media campaigns, organizing our content calendar, analyzing engagement data, and strategizing pathways for continued growth within.

In this role I promoted NAAEE eeWEBINARS across NAAEE social media channels, provided communications services to the Civics and Environmental Education Change Fellowship (CEE-Change), developed and curated a brand new advocacy newsletter called eeADVOCATE focusing on environmental education policy, and provided support for organization social media needs.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Platform Magazine is a 12-member team (currently) based out of Kalamazoo, Michigan, but with members spread across the country. Our team includes writers, a digital operations manager and a social media manager. We are active online and on Instagram. Our mission is to elevate the environmental voices of Black, Indigenous, People of Color and support BIPOC.

Portage, Michigan

As the city's communications and research coordinator I'm at the table developing digital and traditional communication projects aimed at increasing resident participation with the City of Portage. Through city video concept and content creation, Facebook campaign development and production of the city's first annual report I've developed an appreciation.

Portage, Michigan

I'm a true believer in the power of parks and recreation departments to bring communities together with fun, family-friendly, recreational activities. Community engagement was my primary role throughout this experience. In between conducting research into the history of the city of Portage for City Hall exhibitions, I was active putting together a.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

I provided students with one-on-one tutoring sessions during which I assisted in brainstorming ideas, developing paper themes and editing final drafts.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Water is central to the mission for the Huron River Watershed Council. During this two month summer internship I conducted research into social media/digital marketing tools such as Hootsuite and HubSpot. I also gained valuable experience with the editorial calendar as an effective tool for content creation, posting and analytics. I was able to update the.

Applied Wildlife Ecology (AWE) Lab—University Of Michigan

I jumped at this chance to merge my background in ecology, evolution and biodiversity with my growing interest in communication. I helped manage the Applied Wildlife Ecology Lab's Instagram presence, @awecarnivores. Each week, I stepped into the role of assistant photo editor by helping to select an image from the lab's extensive wildlife photo collection..

Applied Wildlife Ecology (AWE) Lab—University Of Michigan

As a member of the Applied Wildlife Ecology Lab at the University of Michigan, I was interested in studying the spatial and temporal movement of carnivores and their prey. Much of my work involved close analyzation of camera trap data and frequent trips to the field in order to gain an understanding of the mechanisms that influence the behavior of the.

University Of Michigan Department Of Recreational Sports

-Created a welcoming experience for students and staff.-Sold memberships, managed the Pro Shop and built strong relationships with facility guests.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

-Summer intern at the Center for Sustainable Systems engaged in outreach and marketing activities.-Tasked with collaborating with the School for Environment and Sustainability's communications director to create a social media campaign for The Center for Sustainable Systems (no history of social media use). -Responsible for research and ideas that moved it.

I worked in West Quad for the summer of 2017 overseeing over 2,000 middle school and high school students and coaches and student counselors to ensure a safe and organized stay for all the participants.

Department Of Psychology—University Of Michigan

I curated a large collection of North American red squirrel fecal samples and data relevant to the research of the lab. I performed extractions of hormones for further analysis and ran enzyme-immunoassays to determine stress levels, causes, and implications on this species.

As a member of the member service team at the YMCA I was responsible for creating an inviting space for all members and guests. I was tasked with selling memberships, registering members and guests for classes, scheduling the tennis and racquetball courts, giving tours of the facility, and completing any other jobs assigned to me by my supervisors.

I maintained a safe and friendly environment for members and guests of the YMCA pools and whirlpool.

My small business included four returning customers. I mowed lawns, trimmed bushes, and pulled weeds for residents throughout my neighborhood.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

Activities and Societies: Michigan Research and Discovery Scholars (2015-2017) Mosher-Jordan Multicultural Council Chief of Records.

Master Of Science, Global Strategic Communication

Education record

Education record

Education record

Activities and Societies: Academically Talented Youth Program (ATYP) Advanced English curriculum