Experience

Green Built Alliance

• United States
• Community Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clean Energy Program Manager

  • May 2022 - Present

  Asheville, NC Energy Savers Network Manage low-income weatherization program where 2 professional crew leaders guide volunteers to deliver on-the-ground weatherization at 200 low-income households in both stick-built and mobile homes per year. Blue Horizons Project Community Council Staff implemenation to catalyze a volunteer council of decision-makers, community members and advocates to set the course for clean energy in Buncombe County to achieve a 100% renewable energy portfolio by 2042.



Latter & Blum Companies

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Realtor

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Greater New Orleans Area In 2012, I bought my first small rental property and realized that I enjoyed working in real estate so much I became a Realtor as well. This work is primarily driven by my passion, so I only work with a few clients at a time. It's gratifying to help sellers, investors and first-time home-buyers understand and navigate current market conditions. A Realtor's role is to be your guide through the process of buying or selling a home, and to help build your real estate team of experts so you… Show more In 2012, I bought my first small rental property and realized that I enjoyed working in real estate so much I became a Realtor as well. This work is primarily driven by my passion, so I only work with a few clients at a time. It's gratifying to help sellers, investors and first-time home-buyers understand and navigate current market conditions. A Realtor's role is to be your guide through the process of buying or selling a home, and to help build your real estate team of experts so you get the best advice and outcomes. The pride I feel in this work is evinced in my Zillow reviews and past client referrals. Thank you all! Show less



Energy Wise Alliance

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2013 - May 2022

  New Orleans, LA As the head of Energy Wise Alliance since its founding, the organization has become the preeminent energy education provider in Louisiana. EWA's specialty is in-person education of students in the classroom and families in the community. Annually, our programs reach over 8,000 school-aged students at over 120 schools throughout Louisiana. Family-based outreach includes workshops, festivals and presentations at over 180 events per year. Achievements include managing the… Show more As the head of Energy Wise Alliance since its founding, the organization has become the preeminent energy education provider in Louisiana. EWA's specialty is in-person education of students in the classroom and families in the community. Annually, our programs reach over 8,000 school-aged students at over 120 schools throughout Louisiana. Family-based outreach includes workshops, festivals and presentations at over 180 events per year. Achievements include managing the organization to expand programming, staff, budget and resources from a start-up to established regional organization. Board management for community oversight and engagement, and day-to-day operations involved in running a small company. Show less



Bike Easy

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

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2010 - Dec 2013

  New Orleans, Louisiana Bike Easy's beginnings were as an all-volunteer, member-based organization, with very little cash. As the first executive director, I was able to build a team of expert and community-focused board members, a cadre of dedicated volunteers and consistent funding to support a small staff. Bike Easy has grown into a true player as a well respected, regional policy and education organization advocating for street safety for everyone. Matching the needs of bicyclists, funders and politicians to… Show more Bike Easy's beginnings were as an all-volunteer, member-based organization, with very little cash. As the first executive director, I was able to build a team of expert and community-focused board members, a cadre of dedicated volunteers and consistent funding to support a small staff. Bike Easy has grown into a true player as a well respected, regional policy and education organization advocating for street safety for everyone. Matching the needs of bicyclists, funders and politicians to affect real change in road safety was a key element to our success. Start-up achievements include winning university and government contracts, private foundation grants and creating a member-based giving program that all live on today. Advocacy wins were immediate at city council, mayor's office, as well as regional and state governments to improve roadway design, construction, policy implementation and wide-spread safety training. Program highlights include bicycle safety education through classes, encouragement activities through bicycle valet, school-based physical education programs, and a Bicycle Second Line parade that draws 1000's of bicyclists annually. The work of creating and managing the day-to-day processes and systems of a small business, including accounting, CRM (Salesforce), website, social media and human resources was essential to long-term success. Bike Easy was the 'Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans' when I joined the team. Managing the creative work and board expectations through a renaming and re-branding in 2011 was a huge source of our success into the future. Show less



People For Puget Sound

• Community Educator

  • Jun 2007 - Oct 2010

  Healing coastal communities by inspiring direct action including volunteering, membership and political action. Developing and delivering shoreline programs, public comment processes and myriad interactive events (e.g. fundraisers, speaker series, tours). Building a grassroots constituency in target legislative districts to pass legislative priorities developed by our organization. Strategic Program Development Achievements: Acquired and managed $75,000 in new grant and… Show more Healing coastal communities by inspiring direct action including volunteering, membership and political action. Developing and delivering shoreline programs, public comment processes and myriad interactive events (e.g. fundraisers, speaker series, tours). Building a grassroots constituency in target legislative districts to pass legislative priorities developed by our organization. Strategic Program Development Achievements: Acquired and managed $75,000 in new grant and private donor funding. Managed a volunteer staff of thirty and as many as 6 interns at any given time. Conducted outreach at 42 festivals annually, gaining 8,500 new supporters over 3 years. Presented monthly interviews and presentations to media and community groups, such as KING 5 News in Seattle, the Rotary Club, Snohomish County, and the City of Seattle. Led a public comment meeting for 35 participants in collaboration with the public, county and nonprofit organizations to initiate a coastal restoration project at a public park.

• Volunteer Coordinator

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2009

  Created a company-wide program to recruit, orient, train, and place 4,200 volunteers per year. Mentored peers in new methods including writing job descriptions, anticipating workforce needs and developing relationships with ongoing volunteers to increase retention. Designed and delivered orientations to 300 volunteers per year, and have since delegated this responsibility.



Catalina Island Marine Institute

• Assistant Program Director, Aquarist, Instructor

  • Jan 2004 - Jun 2007

  Managed staff, equipment and instructional content of "hands-on, minds-on" educational program that served over 19,000 students annually on a geographically remote island. Program Leadership Achievements: Managed $25,000 annual equipment budget. Hired, supervised and mentored 27 staff. Evacuated staff and managed 11 days of emergency relocation during a wildfire. Built an intake line for a 3000 gallon aquarium system underwater on SCUBA. Coordinated trail maintenance… Show more Managed staff, equipment and instructional content of "hands-on, minds-on" educational program that served over 19,000 students annually on a geographically remote island. Program Leadership Achievements: Managed $25,000 annual equipment budget. Hired, supervised and mentored 27 staff. Evacuated staff and managed 11 days of emergency relocation during a wildfire. Built an intake line for a 3000 gallon aquarium system underwater on SCUBA. Coordinated trail maintenance for 12 miles of interpretive trails. Head Aquarist (2005-2007) Maintained flow-through aquarium system including animal collection, husbandry and system repairs. Performed underwater construction and animal collection and also held the position of the site's Dive Safety Officer. Crafted marine collection equipment (zooplankton scoops, lobster traps, fish nets, etc.). Marine Science Instructor (2004 - 2006) Taught marine science to students in fourth through twelfth grades. Coordinated activity logistics for thousands of students and their adult chaperones. Save the Harbor/Save The Bay, Environmental nonprofit Show less



Save The Harbor/Save The Bay

• Senior Marine Educator

  • Jun 2005 - Sep 2006

  Organized summer naturalist programming dock-side in partnership with three local youth sailing centers. Coordinated logistics for Harbor Island day trips for community groups and their youth participants. Managed three Junior Marine Educators and handled media contacts and press releases. Worked with 72 community groups to bring thousands of kids to Boston Harbor. Responsible for press and media coverage in 14 neighborhood newspapers.



Moss Landing Marine Labs

• Lab Technician

  • Sep 2000 - Jan 2004

  Dissected and processed samples for trace metal and synthetic organic chemical analysis. Trained new staff and followed clean lab protocol.