Science Strategist

• Oct 2021 - Present

The Science Strategist serves as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of roughly 30 institutional donors to Point Blue and is responsible for developing successful proposals and timely reports, identifying, and cultivating new funding sources, and managing submissions and stewardship of grants to support Point Blue fundraising initiatives. Reporting to the Strategic Innovations Director, the Science Strategist helps maintain and grow Point Blue’s strategic impact through improved systems efficiency and securing foundation and agency support. The Science Strategist works in partnership with staff across the organization to ensure that a steady flow of high quality grant proposals and corresponding reports are delivered on time. Show less

Soundscapes to Landscapes Project Coordinator

• Oct 2018 - May 2022

Student Sustainability Coordinator, Culinary Services

• Feb 2018 - Sep 2018

In this position, I worked on special projects with the intention of increasing sustainability efforts in campus dining. One such project involved researching and documenting the amount of local food being used on-campus with the goal of increasing local purchasing to at least 20% by 2020 and increasing education of the student body regarding these efforts through better labeling of local food items. Additional projects include: organizing and promoting sustainability-themed and farm-to-table based events, increasing efficiency in waste management, and preparing presentations to further educate the student population regarding sustainability on campus and in campus dining. Show less

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Applied Ecology

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

As a teaching assistant for an Applied Ecology course, I held weekly office hours to answer student questions and help them with their studying. I also assisted the professor with grading weekly quizzes and exams.

Naturalist Intern, Fairfield-Osborn Preserve

• Feb 2018 - May 2018

At the beginning of this internship I completed a 40-hour naturalist training on location to learn about the eight different communities located on the preserve and what organisms live in those communities. Then, I guided tours for elementary school-aged children and the general public. During these tours, I engaged students in interactive games and activities to teach them about the various communities, ecosystem processes and relationships (between both biotic and abiotic factors) that are found on the preserve. Show less

Research Intern, Soundscapes to Landscapes

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

This research project, led by Dr. Matthew Clark, monitors bird diversity in specific locations throughout Sonoma County, CA. As an intern, I helped train Arbimon software to automatically recognize bird calls by manually indicating on sound recordings where bird sounds and other background noise occur. Additionally, I went out into the field to place and retrieve sound recorders to obtain recordings to track bird diversity in specific locations. This research project, led by Dr. Matthew Clark, monitors bird diversity in specific locations throughout Sonoma County, CA. As an intern, I helped train Arbimon software to automatically recognize bird calls by manually indicating on sound recordings where bird sounds and other background noise occur. Additionally, I went out into the field to place and retrieve sound recorders to obtain recordings to track bird diversity in specific locations.

Public Outings Intern

• Sep 2017 - May 2018

I assisted leading public hikes and events, checking in participants and ensuring the group stays together on a hike. In this position, I engaged with the public about the field of environmental studies and sustainability as well as the conservation and restoration work Sonoma Land Trust is involved with. I assisted leading public hikes and events, checking in participants and ensuring the group stays together on a hike. In this position, I engaged with the public about the field of environmental studies and sustainability as well as the conservation and restoration work Sonoma Land Trust is involved with.

Garden and Environmental Education Intern

• Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

In this position, I helped guide students in grades K-6 to work on garden projects such as: weeding, planting, watering, raking, harvesting, and preserving and preparing food. Additionally I assisted with nature-based art projects. In this position, I helped guide students in grades K-6 to work on garden projects such as: weeding, planting, watering, raking, harvesting, and preserving and preparing food. Additionally I assisted with nature-based art projects.

Administrative Assistant

• May 2017 - Sep 2017

At this non-profit organization, I worked independently on research and development projects as assigned by the Executive Director. Primary duties included: website maintenance, copywriting, membership mailings, filing and general office organization, event planning support, and tracking expenses. At this non-profit organization, I worked independently on research and development projects as assigned by the Executive Director. Primary duties included: website maintenance, copywriting, membership mailings, filing and general office organization, event planning support, and tracking expenses.

Administrative Assistant

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

This was seasonal contract work as an administrative assistant in a small family-run accounting firm during tax season (Feb - Apr & Sept - Oct). In this position, I answered phones and directed calls, assisted and responded to clients in person and by email, assembled tax packets, emailed tax returns, did pre-billing calculations and other general office assistance. This was seasonal contract work as an administrative assistant in a small family-run accounting firm during tax season (Feb - Apr & Sept - Oct). In this position, I answered phones and directed calls, assisted and responded to clients in person and by email, assembled tax packets, emailed tax returns, did pre-billing calculations and other general office assistance.

Associate Managing Director

• Nov 2014 - Oct 2015

I worked closely with the Managing Directors on special projects such as: creating and implementing new policies and procedures, leading staff and manager safety meetings and mandatory trainings, responding to guest feedback, and updating manuals and policy books. I assisted heavily with compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. I directly managed Reception, Publishing, Onsite Guest Transportation, Animal Control, and Seasonal Vendor Booths, as well as overseeing and training new managers in the Housekeeping department. Show less

Reception Department Manager

• Sep 2013 - Oct 2015

I managed multiple hotel buildings consisting of 100 rooms as well as unlimited camping and day visits to the site, often with 600+ guests on property. I oversaw a staff of 20-25 employees, including hiring, firing, scheduling for nine shifts per day, customer service training, conflict resolution and team-building. I maintained the departmental budget, oversaw trade accounts with outside vendors and a revenue of ~$5 million per year. I resolved guest complaints in person, over the phone, and in writing. I coordinated policy changes and kept manuals up-to-date, and worked closely with other departments to ensure smooth operations, specifically Security, Maintenance, and Housekeeping. Show less

Reception Department Assistant Manager

• Apr 2013 - Sep 2013

In this role, I performed the duties of acting manager when the department manager was not present.

Receptionist

• Jun 2011 - Apr 2013

I worked a busy front desk checking in guests and problem-solving when issues arose. This position included the use of a cash register, credit card machine, and reservation software (Guest Tracker). In this role I cooperated closely with a team of co-workers and trained new employees within the department.

Co-founder/Manager

• Jan 2011 - Feb 2013

I co-founded and actively managed a working farmstead, including raising chickens, turkeys, and goats. I grew an abundant and productive garden, and preserved food (by making pickles, cheese, yogurt, canning goods). I milked goats, slaughtered and butchered chickens and turkeys, and sold our garden produce and eggs to locals. Additionally, I managed the finances for the farm. I co-founded and actively managed a working farmstead, including raising chickens, turkeys, and goats. I grew an abundant and productive garden, and preserved food (by making pickles, cheese, yogurt, canning goods). I milked goats, slaughtered and butchered chickens and turkeys, and sold our garden produce and eggs to locals. Additionally, I managed the finances for the farm.