Experience

California Trout

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

• Senior Communications Manager

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Coordinate CalTrout's quarterly promotion campaigns. Manage the development, distribution, and promotion of marketing materials (e.g., annual report, newsletters, e-magazine, blog and social media posts) to publicize restoration projects. Oversee the organization’s online outreach master plan and distribution across various platforms. Maintain CalTrout's website. Coordinate CalTrout's quarterly promotion campaigns. Manage the development, distribution, and promotion of marketing materials (e.g., annual report, newsletters, e-magazine, blog and social media posts) to publicize restoration projects. Oversee the organization’s online outreach master plan and distribution across various platforms. Maintain CalTrout's website.



Blue City Network

• United States
• Environmental Services

• Chief City Liaison

  • May 2020 - Present

  Provide personalized support to cities participating in the Blue City Network (BCN) program. BCN is a certification system that recognizes cities and counties demonstrating commitment to healthy waterways and oceans. BCN is a program of Project O, a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Laguna Beach, CA. Provide personalized support to cities participating in the Blue City Network (BCN) program. BCN is a certification system that recognizes cities and counties demonstrating commitment to healthy waterways and oceans. BCN is a program of Project O, a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Laguna Beach, CA.



Project O

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Director

  • May 2020 - Aug 2021

  As Communications Director for Project O, I manage the organization's communications efforts, including social media outreach, public relations, email marketing, and website communications. As Communications Director for Project O, I manage the organization's communications efforts, including social media outreach, public relations, email marketing, and website communications.



California Trout

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

• Communications Associate

  • Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

  Manage the organization’s social media content and distribution across various online platforms. Coordinated the development, distribution, and promotion of marketing materials (e.g., annual report, newsletters, e-magazine, blog and social media posts) to publicize restoration projects. Manage the organization’s social media content and distribution across various online platforms. Coordinated the development, distribution, and promotion of marketing materials (e.g., annual report, newsletters, e-magazine, blog and social media posts) to publicize restoration projects.



California Coastal Trail Association

• Sebastopol, CA (remote position)

• Contract Project Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

  Directed a public outreach campaign for MoJo Coastwalk, a 1,200 mile through-hike of the California Coastal Trail (CCT) to raise awareness for the uncompleted trail and promote public coastal access, in collaboration with the California State Coastal Conservancy, Coastal Commission, and State Parks. Established key partnerships with CCT stakeholders (state agencies, local government, businesses, NGOs, coastal community members) and coordinated 20+ outreach events to raise awareness of the CCT and promote coastal stewardship and coastal access. Show less



California Department of Fish and Wildlife

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sea Grant Fellow

  • Apr 2015 - May 2016

  Supported the staff and functions of the Invertebrate Management Project. Major responsibilities included: assisting with the development of new fishery management plans for the northern California red abalone and California spiny lobster fisheries; coordinating scientific and public input workshops; developing outreach materials and updating project website; data entry and analysis; and a variety of field and lab work. Supported the staff and functions of the Invertebrate Management Project. Major responsibilities included: assisting with the development of new fishery management plans for the northern California red abalone and California spiny lobster fisheries; coordinating scientific and public input workshops; developing outreach materials and updating project website; data entry and analysis; and a variety of field and lab work.



Bren School of Environmental Science & Management - University of California, Santa Barbara

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach Coordinator

  • Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  Supported the school’s development and alumni-relations efforts through communication work and designing marketing and promotions materials. Designed and managed outreach website (www.brenlife.org); Created content — articles, blogs, images, video, etc. — for website and other various online platforms. Coordinated events and led meetings with donors, community partners, members of the University Advisory Board, alumni, and other associates. Supported the school’s development and alumni-relations efforts through communication work and designing marketing and promotions materials. Designed and managed outreach website (www.brenlife.org); Created content — articles, blogs, images, video, etc. — for website and other various online platforms. Coordinated events and led meetings with donors, community partners, members of the University Advisory Board, alumni, and other associates.



National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS)

• Santa Barbara, California Area

• Project Intern

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  Contributed to the Ocean Tipping Points project, a long-term study focused on characterizing ecological thresholds in coastal and ocean systems, by assisting project scientists in building meta-analyses database through synthesis and analysis of existing data and literature. Publications: Characterizing Non-Linear Relationships in Marine Ecosystems: A Meta-Analysis. (http://www.researchgate.net/publication/267898168_Characterizing_Non-Linear_Relationships_in_Marine_Ecosystems_A_Meta-Analysis) Show less



Marine Sciences Institute, UCSB

• Santa Barbara, California Area

• Research Assistant

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  Worked closely with Dr. Robert Miller in his research efforts on kelp forests and coastal marine stable isotope studies. Worked closely with Dr. Robert Miller in his research efforts on kelp forests and coastal marine stable isotope studies.



Orange County Coastkeeper

• Costa Mesa, CA

• MPA Watch Program Intern

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

  Head intern for the Marine Protected Area Watch Program; Responsible for inspecting protected marine areas, observing all human behavior and noting any detrimental, anthropogenic effects on marine life. Trained interns, specifically for MPA Watch Program Developed and wrote newsletters about MPAs and update OCCK’s website Head intern for the Marine Protected Area Watch Program; Responsible for inspecting protected marine areas, observing all human behavior and noting any detrimental, anthropogenic effects on marine life. Trained interns, specifically for MPA Watch Program Developed and wrote newsletters about MPAs and update OCCK’s website



Heal the Bay

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programs Dept. Intern

  • Oct 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Planned and promoted 4th annual event, Day Without A Bag • Recruited and coordinated volunteers, businesses and community groups to participate in Heal the Bay events and rallies • Organized the involvement of local governments, elected officials, key clients and members in various Heal the Bay programs • Developed skills involving spreadsheet creation and extensive data entry • Improved public relations, professional communication and presentation skills • Planned and promoted 4th annual event, Day Without A Bag • Recruited and coordinated volunteers, businesses and community groups to participate in Heal the Bay events and rallies • Organized the involvement of local governments, elected officials, key clients and members in various Heal the Bay programs • Developed skills involving spreadsheet creation and extensive data entry • Improved public relations, professional communication and presentation skills



Math Support Services

• Math and Science Instructor

  • Aug 2007 - Sep 2010

  • Tutored and taught students ranging in grade-levels 5th to 12th • Aided and advised students on study techniques and test-taking skills • Coordinated with other teachers on classroom management and course development • Tutored and taught students ranging in grade-levels 5th to 12th • Aided and advised students on study techniques and test-taking skills • Coordinated with other teachers on classroom management and course development