Experience

Environmental Law & Policy Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Assistant

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Drake University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Capstone Master Planner

  • Feb 2021 - May 2021

  -Used a variety of methods such as field botany, GIS, recreational planning, environmental sustainability, and analysis of state and local policy in order to curate a Master Plan for facilitating public usage of the Eagle Roost Wildlife Area.-Worked closely with key stakeholders on the Polk County Conservation Board and within the community to understand budgeting, goals, and restrictions for the location.

• Sustainability Communications Intern

  • Sep 2020 - May 2021

  -Conducted research on effective sustainability communication initiatives.-Analyzed existing University sustainability procedures and goals.-Collaborated with Drake University Marketing and Communications to ensure consistent branding.-Completed CMS training.-Independently designed the University website for the Office of Sustainability.-Began the implementation of the new site design, and started planning for the future inclusion of social media accounts and bi-annual newsletters to connect with the campus community. Show less



Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guest Experience Specialist

  • Sep 2018 - May 2021

  -Managed admission into the botanical gardens by selling tickets and distributing tickets. -Provided information about special events, different attractions and plants to get visitors excited about the gardens. -Answered questions about the establishment and various plants. -Assisted customers in locating and purchasing items from the Garden Shop. -Provided excellent customer service to ensure guests had positive experiences. -Managed admission into the botanical gardens by selling tickets and distributing tickets. -Provided information about special events, different attractions and plants to get visitors excited about the gardens. -Answered questions about the establishment and various plants. -Assisted customers in locating and purchasing items from the Garden Shop. -Provided excellent customer service to ensure guests had positive experiences.



Crystal Lake Park District

• Crystal Lake, Illinois

• Senior Camp Counselor

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  -Directed and supervised 10+ campers aged 8-11 daily. -Kept campers engaged in various activities while simultaneously maintaining a safe environment. -Managed conflicts with and between children, and involved camp directors and parents when necessary. -Communicated with fellow camp counselors and camp directors to make each day unique and fun for the campers. -Worked closely with NISRA to ensure that children with developmental delays had excellent camp experiences. -Directed and supervised 10+ campers aged 8-11 daily. -Kept campers engaged in various activities while simultaneously maintaining a safe environment. -Managed conflicts with and between children, and involved camp directors and parents when necessary. -Communicated with fellow camp counselors and camp directors to make each day unique and fun for the campers. -Worked closely with NISRA to ensure that children with developmental delays had excellent camp experiences.



The Gardens of Woodstock

• Woodstock, Illinois

• Garden and Event Specialist

  • May 2018 - Sep 2018

  -Directed venue preparation for weddings and other events. -Maintained cleanliness of the facilities throughout the day. -Used gardening techniques such as deadheading, weeding and watering to cultivate health of the public gardens. -Assisted customers in locating and purchasing items from the Garden Shop. -Directed venue preparation for weddings and other events. -Maintained cleanliness of the facilities throughout the day. -Used gardening techniques such as deadheading, weeding and watering to cultivate health of the public gardens. -Assisted customers in locating and purchasing items from the Garden Shop.



DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

  -Greeted each customer as they entered the establishment. -Assisted customers in locating and purchasing the products they requested. -Collaborated with coworkers and managerial staff to provide excellent customer service. -Organized stockroom, unloaded new shipments, and streamlined restocking process. -Utilized company databases and communicated with other locations. -Greeted each customer as they entered the establishment. -Assisted customers in locating and purchasing the products they requested. -Collaborated with coworkers and managerial staff to provide excellent customer service. -Organized stockroom, unloaded new shipments, and streamlined restocking process. -Utilized company databases and communicated with other locations.