Foundation Fighting Blindness

Develops and enhances volunteer Chapters dedicated to impactful community engagement, educational initiatives, and dynamic fundraising efforts

Designs and executes long and short-term strategic plans and stewardship programs for Chapters to meet education and revenue goals

Manages a $500,000 annual budget across markets ensuring fundraising objectives are met

Community Manager, Heartland Territory

Managed portfolios and cultivated five markets overseeing volunteers, community leaders, partners, and donor prospects to foster collaboration and engagement

Designed and facilitated recruitment, training, and retention efforts for peer mentors, volunteer leaders, committee members, and community partners ensuring cohesive and engaged teams

Delivered compelling scientific and educational presentations to local communities and partner organizations

Initiated professional outreach to universities, retinal practices, and low vision service organizations, fostering valuable partnerships and increasing organizational visibility

Collaborated with local low vision organizations and community advocates facilitating resource sharing and cross-promotion of services and events

Developed resource materials and executed successful community engagement strategies boosting Chapter growth and constituent participation

Fostered collaboration across departments to enhance engagement, provide support for events and programs, and promote strong collaboration efforts

Orchestrated in-person and virtual Chapter activities, committee meetings, and events ensuring an engaging and inclusive experience

Planned and executed 15+ educational, social and fundraising events across Chapters in a calendar year

Chapter Engagement Manager, Midwest Region

Missouri Botanical Garden

Provided communication and logistical support for 280+ volunteers within the Education Division

Executed end-to-end volunteer management, from recruitment to training, resulting in the development of a highly skilled and dedicated team

Retained 60% of original volunteer staff over 7-year period

Developed and led a database transition initiative, successfully redesigning roles and training 84 volunteers within a four-week timeframe

Initiated the development of virtual platforms to transition meetings, continuing education sessions, trainings, and social opportunities, adapting to changing circumstances

Designed the bi-weekly volunteer newsletter, the VINE (Volunteer Information, News & Events), sent to 415+ volunteers and staff with consistent 52-60% open rate

Volunteer Coordinator, Education Division

Premier Pilates St. Louis

Responsible for all front desk duties, greeting visitors and informing them about Pilates and studio classes and procedures, managing the private and group class weekly/monthly schedule, and providing a friendly atmosphere for the studio through effective communication, organization and enthusiasm.

Assistant to the Office Manager/ Front Desk Attendant

St. Louis Regional Chamber

Contracted to manage recruitment, renewals, participant enrollment and retention for the 2014 Challenge.

Oversees the Challenge participant contact database, communications and website updates for Challenge participants

Assists with planning, logistics and registration for monthly seminars/meetings to engage participants in sustainability implementation and practices.

St. Louis Green Business Challenge Coordinator

St. Louis Green

Managed a comprehensive 12,000-member database, ensuring data accuracy and streamlined communication

Directed office operations with a focus on effective task delegation for staff & volunteers

Lead impactful community outreach initiatives through weekly e-newsletters, monitoring social media accounts, The Green Blog, and multiple email accounts

Managed media engagement strategies, crafted press releases and served as primary liaison to community partners and stakeholders

Programs and Office Manager

James S. McDonnell Planetarium

Educated visitors about space science, astronomy, earth science and meteorology through programs, exhibits, and science-related shows

Encouraged planetarium management to personalize staff uniforms; went from polo shirts & khakis to full NASA flight suits

Co-founded Saint Louis Science Center Green Team; evaluated & revamped recycling protocols
  
Worked over 300+ weddings and special events over 6 years

Planetarium Gallery and Science Educator

• Served as main contact for the 2013 Green Business Challenge 
• Registration and logistics management for monthly meetings and events
• Recruitment Coordinator for new 2013 sustainability programs: The Sustainable Business Advantage and the Emeritus Master's Workshop
• Pivotal role in the planning and logistics for the Challenge Kick-Off event and the Sustainable Business Advantage Seminar.

St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association

• Served as main contact for the St. Louis Green Innovate Network
• Handled planning, marketing and logistics for the first-ever "Green Innovation Big Bang" event to connect entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and sustainability professionals in the St. Louis region.
• Created and developed the St. Louis Green Innovate website and blog and maintained all communication with network participants - social media, content, blogging, and publishing an e-newsletter to subscribers.
• Managed planning and logistics for the 2012 St. Louis Green Business Challenge Award Ceremony including: working with area business green team leaders to assemble 2012 Achievements and Innovations Booklet, assisting with the Ceremony event logistics including table arrangements, program distribution, and award presentation and arrangement. 
• Assisted in St. Louis Green Business Challenge Products and Services EXPO working with vendors on design of expo hall and greeting attendees.

Greenprint Initiative Intern

Earthways Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden

Created a "Green Living Guide" for higher education institutions to personalize to promote green living, the sustainability efforts being done on campus, and that is St. Louis specific listing resources for students and staff on campus.

Responsible for the Terracycle Recycling Program for the Earthways Center and throughout the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Assisted with sustainability education programs including the Green Schools Program and LEAP preparing materials and information as well as gathering data and background research to be used for these programs.

Provided various preparation and assistance for meetings and events with the St. Louis Higher Education Sustainability Consortium, The U.S. Green Building Council, and various Earthways Center Programs.

Sustainability Education Intern

Engaged leader committed to achieving sustainable solutions supporting community engagement programs and initiatives.  Excels at connecting individuals and institutions with resources, opportunities and results for change. Thrives in mission-oriented organizations where innovation can be applied for positive, practical solutions.

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