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Tempe, Az, Us

Tempe, Az, Us

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Tempe, Arizona, United States

-Prepared and delivered lecture-Led and facilitated break out groups (35 students, 5-6 students per group) covering topics of food insecurity, industrial farming, meat alternatives, veganism, social justice, etc.-Graded all materials for writing intensive course-Demonstrated a thorough understanding of Canvas through course communications, grading and assistance with course materials-Hosted regular office hours that were well attended, listened to students need and concerns and adapted assignments and provided feedback from students to the professor on curriculum questions and concerns-Provided this assistance in three classes, SOS 320 - Society and Sustainability, SOS 216 - Sustainable Plates and SOS 111 - Sustainable Cities

Tempe, Arizona, United States

-Facilitated discussion in 3 natural resource management and sustainability decision making coalitions and groups to advance goals of their coalitions in a sustainable manner-Synthesized qualitative data and recorded notes during meetings and engagements and provided follow-up material to coalition members and leaders-Assisted in developing organizational goals with coalition groups-Co-facilitated 8-12 monthly Coalition for Farmland Preservation steering committee and working group meetings to advance coalition’s goals and efforts (preserve farmland in state of Arizona for local farmers) -Managed communications between 40-member Coalition for Farmland Preservation members

-Conduct benchmarking research that compared cities with similar attributes to identify best practices and sustainability goals/metrics-Interviewed 10-15 interviews with city department leaders and synthesized high-level findings leading to foundation of City of Scottsdale Sustainability Plan-Provided initial layout of City of Scottsdale Sustainability Plan for council review and approval

-Conducted research on city/country-level to identify unique trends in developing nations -Synthesized 24 expert interviews that led to the publishing of Sustainable Public Procurement Global Review 2022-Co-authored Chapter 4, "Recommendations for Sustainable Procurement" -Co-authored on Executive Summary and Chapter One Introduction-Studied and reported on municipal government innovations and best practices in sustainable purchasing and procurement

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Phoenix, Arizona Area

-Planned, marketed, and executed monthly sustainability informal education events reaching 800+ participants and supporting 60+ local businesses.-Managed zero waste programming, mitigating over 25,000lbs of waste annually for signature events.-Functioned as a coordinator for 120+ volunteers annually in sustainability related projects-Assisted with development of a statewide sustainability certification process that resulted in 20 businesses enrolled in the first year-Consulted 25+ local businesses in sustainability initiatives, recycling programs and waste/water audits-Authored 15+ articles pertaining to sustainable business initiatives and development-Collaborated on first sustainability expo promoting sustainable packaging in Arizona-Provided business consults to 120+ companies to navigate COVID 19 crisis, mitigating closures

Phoenix, Arizona Area

-Managed supply chain of $30 million of biomedical equipment to 135 nations across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, South America, and Central America-Managed a $10,000 operations budget for the Phoenix warehouse (tools, volunteer events, office supplies)-Oversaw domestic supply chain of thousands of items per week and prepped for international shipping-Maintained and developed relationships with 30+ donors and 20+ procurement partners resulting in continued funding and robust and continuous supply chain-Managed 120+ volunteers at weekly events to sort, repair and pack equipment for shipment -Supervised and provided mentorship for 20+ interns directly and 30+ more in a supporting role-Hosted individuals from corporations, international delegations, and manufacturers to build and maintain relationships with procurement, financial and social supporters, and partners

District 5, Phoenix

-Assisted in event management for 15+ community engagement/service events-Developed policy briefing notes for monthly subcommittee meetings-Volunteer Coordinator for Phoenix Food Day 2016-Provided insight for sustainable policy and neighborhood revitalization-Addressed constituent complaints and requests requiring services from various city departments in diplomatic and professional manner

Tempe, Az

-Recruited, interviewed, and hired over 20+ staff members. 80 percent retention rate year after year and consistently receive positive feedback-Organized training program for 36 staff members including but not limited to feeding, showering, toileting, fire evacuation drills, full camp evacuation drills, social redirection, risk management, and blind/Deaf culture lectures-Coordinated, managed, and spoke at fundraising events and participated in public outreach to support raising $650,000 for annual operations budget-Organized an accreditation portfolio for the American Camping Association that covers 330 standards-Processed approximately 600 participant enrollments-Managed, recorded, and presented a programming budget of $10,000.-Oversaw procurement of program resources and developed strategies to mitigate unsustainable practices-Member of strategic planning team post-employment

Phoenix, Arizona Area

-Consulted with local companies and city governments (City of Tucson) to address their sustainability goals and how to adapt/modify daily routines and activities to meet said goals.-Researched recycling programs in all major Arizona cities and methods to implement programs where required.-Networked with local Arizona companies and built connections with Lions Camp Tatiyee, Mudshark Brewing, Four Peaks Brewing, Phoenix Zoo and the city governments of Flagstaff, Tucson and Gilbert.

Master Of Science - Ms, Sustainability, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Graduate Representative, Fraiser Global Mentorship Participant, Student Mentor

Bachelor’S Degree, Sustainability; Sustainable Systems Of Policy And Governance, 3.84

Activities and Societies: Treasurer of the ASU Outdoors Club, School of Sustainability Honors Society, Farmers Market Ambassador.

Began Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Performance Theatre, Performance Theatre, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Vice President of Alpha Psi Omega, Honorary Theatre Fraternity