Experience

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  Maine Coast Heritage Trust

  • Topsham, Maine, United States

  • Southern Region Land Steward

    • Jan 2022 - Present
    • Topsham, Maine, United States

    - Develops, updates, & implements management and site conservation plans for each property.- Works with the Project Manager prior to acquisition to evaluate properties- Monitors preserves, writes reports, & rectifies issues regarding property condition, including invasive plant control, garbage clean up, fire, etc.- Monitors public use of preserves and develops and implements strategies to resolve related issues, including conflicts between different users, overuse of fragile areas, illegal activities and encroachment - Develops & coordinates volunteer opportunities - Hires and supervises seasonal staff & work crews.- Coordinates & leads programs and/or events in selected areas to build public understanding of and support for MCHT’s preserves. This may include walks, talks, boat trips, and workshops and may involve school groups.- Develops & maintains relationships with neighbors, town officials, other organizations, and a wide variety of community members. - Plans & implements annual work plans, maintaining compliance with annual budget. Examples include: marking and maintaining boundaries, building and maintaining trails, conducting and overseeing forest management activities, conducting or overseeing natural resource inventories and management, developing maps, posting signs, building and maintaining structures, ensuring the safeguarding of sensitive resources, controlling invasive plants, and showing properties to various contractors, Board members, & others.- Contracts with construction, scientific, & maintenance vendors for various projects. Oversees and facilitates work performed, and ensures quality outcomes within budget.- Develops & maintains complete records for each preserve, including information on ownership, communications, monitoring, & work performed.- Develops, implements, & monitors data collection plots for scientific and carrying capacity studies.- Prepares and distributes preserve brochures, articles, and other written materials.

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  Town of Topsham, Maine

  • Topsham, Maine

  • Assistant Town Planner

    • Oct 2019 - Dec 2021
    • Topsham, Maine

    Aids residents, developers, and decisionmakers on all matters of physical development within the community, through in-person, online, email and phone; conducts reviews of permits and plans insupport of the Planning Board. Manages the staff review committee. Provides GIS and cartographic services for the Town.Supports multiple municipal committees, including Energy Committee, Conservation Commission, Historic District Committee, and Community Center Committee. With the Director, developed and implemented strategy for a substantial zoning ordinance overhaul, leading consultant selection. Writes and administers grants to implement the goals of the community.

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  Wayfair

  • Portland, Maine Area

  • Assistant Manager, Billing and Reconciliation Team - International Supply Chain

    • Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
    • Portland, Maine Area

    Managed a growing team of operational billing and reconciliation team associates supporting international shipping on behalf of major online retailer. Identified efficiencies and transitioned manual work to automated reviews, coordinating with off-site, international software engineering teams. Actively involved in the management of the worksite, including morale and DEI efforts spanning multiple types of Wayfair business units. Mentored new team members.

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  L.L.Bean

  • Freeport, Maine

  • Customer Impact Representative (Seasonal)

    • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
    • Freeport, Maine

    Processed returned merchandise (softgoods and footwear) by opening and reviewing packages, executing the financial transactions for the returns, ordering merchandise on behalf of the customer, and preparing returned merchandise to go back to stock.

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  City of Bath, Maine

  • Bath, Maine

  • Director of Planning & Development

    • Oct 2011 - Aug 2018
    • Bath, Maine

    Directs all land use planning in the City, both comprehensive planning, drafting regulations, and implementation. Staffs the Planning Board; manages and supervises all planning operations to achieve goals within available resources. Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans, including any capital improvements planning. Principal liaison to the regional economic development organizations and to the local business association.Provides professional planning and land use advice to City staff. Undertakes special research projects and prepares reports and related information for decision-making purposes for the City Manager and/or City Council. Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the general public. Advises and coordinates infrastructure development within the City of Bath. Serves as project Manager for a variety of City projects.

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  Deci Photography

  • Sole Proprietor

    • Jan 2007 - Sep 2011

    Business and Operations Manager for a small wedding and senior photography business. Principal photographer.

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  Spotsylvania County

  • Spotsylvania, Va

  • Urban Planner

    • Oct 2006 - Aug 2011
    • Spotsylvania, Va

    Responsible for the coordination and review of all development proposals, including Rezonings, Special Use Permits, Certificates of Appropriateness, Subdivision Plats, and Site Plans. Represented Spotsylvania County at community meetings, forums, and panel presentations. Principal staff liaison to Historic Preservation Commission.

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  Colonial Beach Public Schools

  • Paraprofessional

    • Apr 2008 - Oct 2009

    Planned, coordinated, and supervised enrichment activities and field trips for at-risk and migrant students, grades K-8. Enrichment activities included day long field trips to historic and cultural sites. Managed a program budget.

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  Dovetail Cultural Resource Group

  • Fredericksburg, Va

  • Architectural Historian/Archaeologist

    • Apr 2006 - Oct 2006
    • Fredericksburg, Va

    Identified, documented, and analyzed historic architectural properties for eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Wrote technical reports on architectural and archeological sites for use by localities, State Historic Preservation Offices, and the National Park Service.

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  University of Mary Washington

  • Fredericksburg, Va

  • Campus Photographer

    • Sep 2003 - Sep 2005
    • Fredericksburg, Va

    Produced and managed visual imagery for publications and marketing purposes for the Office of University Relations. Still imagery was used for print and web publications.

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  DeLorme

  • Yarmouth, Me

  • Map Technician

    • May 2005 - Aug 2005
    • Yarmouth, Me

    Edited satellite and aerial imagery, using historic maps and available contemporary resources; quality-controlled points of interest database. Worked in XMap environment.

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  Thunderbird Archeological Associates, Inc.

  • Archeological Field Technician

    • Sep 1998 - Aug 2002

    Conducted Phase I, II, and III archaeological assessments of land; analyzed pre-historic and historic deposits, wrote and published reports. Cleaned and stabilized pre-historic and historic artifacts for archival purposes.

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  Summer Enrichment Program

  • Charlottesville, Virginia Area

  • Head Counselor

    • 1999 - 2002
    • Charlottesville, Virginia Area

    Co-managed a staff of 40 counselors, managed programming and logistics for a 6-week camp of 900 elementary and middle school students.