August M. Ball
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English Full professional proficiency
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Tagalog Native or bilingual proficiency
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Visayan Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bettina Mok
It was a true pleasure working on the same team with August over a number of years. She handled an incredibly high volume of work as the sole representative of our company in her region, developing and managing programs, partnerships and staff. She did it with so much grace and good humor, thereby serving as an excellent role model for the youth in her programs, as well as for the young leaders she was coaching. We led a number of workshops together, some on complex and issues of cultural diversity and sensitivity, which she facilitated thoughtfully and with ease. Though it wasn't her primary role to fundraise, she drew the attention of sponsors who wanted to support the programs she oversaw. August is dedicated, hardworking, and a blessing for any organization that depends on its staff to multitask with a diverse skill set.
Janeen Boone
It is with esteemed confidence that I write this letter of recommendation for August-Marie Wagner-Richardson. I have known August-Marie for over 2 years both professionally and personally. August-Marie has developed into a very powerful role model, mentor and leader in the community. She has set goals and attained those goals. Her priorities encompass her life and it shows. She has a great deal of compassion for youth and families and her dedication to the community shows it. August-Marie had a Dream and before my eyes it has grown into a reality she has been given the opportunity to assist young people along their journey to self-sufficiency. August is a very creative teacher she possesses and talents that take people years to obtain.
Sister Patrice Colletti, SDS
August Marie is high-energy, creative, and willing to try a variety of approaches to involve others in learning and growth. She often offers to assist her colleagues in achieving their goals, and values working as part of a team.
Bettina Mok
It was a true pleasure working on the same team with August over a number of years. She handled an incredibly high volume of work as the sole representative of our company in her region, developing and managing programs, partnerships and staff. She did it with so much grace and good humor, thereby serving as an excellent role model for the youth in her programs, as well as for the young leaders she was coaching. We led a number of workshops together, some on complex and issues of cultural diversity and sensitivity, which she facilitated thoughtfully and with ease. Though it wasn't her primary role to fundraise, she drew the attention of sponsors who wanted to support the programs she oversaw. August is dedicated, hardworking, and a blessing for any organization that depends on its staff to multitask with a diverse skill set.
Janeen Boone
It is with esteemed confidence that I write this letter of recommendation for August-Marie Wagner-Richardson. I have known August-Marie for over 2 years both professionally and personally. August-Marie has developed into a very powerful role model, mentor and leader in the community. She has set goals and attained those goals. Her priorities encompass her life and it shows. She has a great deal of compassion for youth and families and her dedication to the community shows it. August-Marie had a Dream and before my eyes it has grown into a reality she has been given the opportunity to assist young people along their journey to self-sufficiency. August is a very creative teacher she possesses and talents that take people years to obtain.
Sister Patrice Colletti, SDS
August Marie is high-energy, creative, and willing to try a variety of approaches to involve others in learning and growth. She often offers to assist her colleagues in achieving their goals, and values working as part of a team.
Bettina Mok
It was a true pleasure working on the same team with August over a number of years. She handled an incredibly high volume of work as the sole representative of our company in her region, developing and managing programs, partnerships and staff. She did it with so much grace and good humor, thereby serving as an excellent role model for the youth in her programs, as well as for the young leaders she was coaching. We led a number of workshops together, some on complex and issues of cultural diversity and sensitivity, which she facilitated thoughtfully and with ease. Though it wasn't her primary role to fundraise, she drew the attention of sponsors who wanted to support the programs she oversaw. August is dedicated, hardworking, and a blessing for any organization that depends on its staff to multitask with a diverse skill set.
Janeen Boone
It is with esteemed confidence that I write this letter of recommendation for August-Marie Wagner-Richardson. I have known August-Marie for over 2 years both professionally and personally. August-Marie has developed into a very powerful role model, mentor and leader in the community. She has set goals and attained those goals. Her priorities encompass her life and it shows. She has a great deal of compassion for youth and families and her dedication to the community shows it. August-Marie had a Dream and before my eyes it has grown into a reality she has been given the opportunity to assist young people along their journey to self-sufficiency. August is a very creative teacher she possesses and talents that take people years to obtain.
Sister Patrice Colletti, SDS
August Marie is high-energy, creative, and willing to try a variety of approaches to involve others in learning and growth. She often offers to assist her colleagues in achieving their goals, and values working as part of a team.
Bettina Mok
It was a true pleasure working on the same team with August over a number of years. She handled an incredibly high volume of work as the sole representative of our company in her region, developing and managing programs, partnerships and staff. She did it with so much grace and good humor, thereby serving as an excellent role model for the youth in her programs, as well as for the young leaders she was coaching. We led a number of workshops together, some on complex and issues of cultural diversity and sensitivity, which she facilitated thoughtfully and with ease. Though it wasn't her primary role to fundraise, she drew the attention of sponsors who wanted to support the programs she oversaw. August is dedicated, hardworking, and a blessing for any organization that depends on its staff to multitask with a diverse skill set.
Janeen Boone
It is with esteemed confidence that I write this letter of recommendation for August-Marie Wagner-Richardson. I have known August-Marie for over 2 years both professionally and personally. August-Marie has developed into a very powerful role model, mentor and leader in the community. She has set goals and attained those goals. Her priorities encompass her life and it shows. She has a great deal of compassion for youth and families and her dedication to the community shows it. August-Marie had a Dream and before my eyes it has grown into a reality she has been given the opportunity to assist young people along their journey to self-sufficiency. August is a very creative teacher she possesses and talents that take people years to obtain.
Sister Patrice Colletti, SDS
August Marie is high-energy, creative, and willing to try a variety of approaches to involve others in learning and growth. She often offers to assist her colleagues in achieving their goals, and values working as part of a team.
Credentials
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CPR, First Aid & AED Certified Instructor
American Red Cross -
Certificate in Youth Work
UWM Continuing Education
Experience
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Cream City Conservation
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Aug 2016 - Present
Providing solutions for ecologically focused organizations interested in building a strong, equitable, and dynamic workforce to best meet their land stewardship needs. Specializing in company culture audits, recruitment and retention program development, youth development pedagogy, apprenticeship program design, and diversity, equity and inclusion training.www.creamcityconservation.org Milwaukee: Green + Equitable Providing solutions for ecologically focused organizations interested in building a strong, equitable, and dynamic workforce to best meet their land stewardship needs. Specializing in company culture audits, recruitment and retention program development, youth development pedagogy, apprenticeship program design, and diversity, equity and inclusion training.www.creamcityconservation.org Milwaukee: Green + Equitable
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Action for the Climate Emergency
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United States
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Renewables & Environment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Midwest Organizing Director
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Nov 2019 - Nov 2019
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Milwaukee County
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Engagement Manager - Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2018
Serves as the lead liaison between community members and the Parks Department. Coordinate alliances, partners, youth employment programs, stakeholders and volunteers to ensure strong community engagement. Build relationships that align with the department's mission.Provide support to community members interested in forming Friends Groups and promote service opportunities to companies and educational institutions who wish to engage in hands-on stewardship within public green space. Serves as the lead liaison between community members and the Parks Department. Coordinate alliances, partners, youth employment programs, stakeholders and volunteers to ensure strong community engagement. Build relationships that align with the department's mission.Provide support to community members interested in forming Friends Groups and promote service opportunities to companies and educational institutions who wish to engage in hands-on stewardship within public green space.
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Student Conservation Association
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United States
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Environmental Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Milwaukee Program Manager
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Feb 2009 - Sep 2016
Manages the Milwaukee Conservation Leadership Corps (MCLC) Program. An environmental stewardship employment program for Milwaukee teens produced by the partnership of a public (Milwaukee Workforce Investment Board) Private (Johnson Controls Inc.) and Non-Profit (Student Conservation Association) collaboration.Solely supervises a staff of up to 100 teen crew members and 22 adult crew leaders who conduct environmental education, financial literacy and most importantly: conservation work within Milwaukee County Parks. Cultivate new and maintain established partnerships with agencies such as the Mayor's Office, Johnson Controls Inc., Milwaukee Area Investment Board, Department of Natural Resources, Growing Power Urban Farms, Milwaukee County Parks System, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center and Urban Ecology Centers.Creating the Aldo Leopold's of tomorrow!
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Community Education & Technology Coordinator
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Dec 2006 - Feb 2009
Promote access to continuing education opportunities for youth and adults. Teaches & facilitates technology & wellness workshops and classes such as Computer Literacy, Adult, Youth & Preteen Book Clubs, Yoga and other nutrition-based activities. Promote access to continuing education opportunities for youth and adults. Teaches & facilitates technology & wellness workshops and classes such as Computer Literacy, Adult, Youth & Preteen Book Clubs, Yoga and other nutrition-based activities.
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AmeriCorps
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Americorps Team Leader (Youth Volunteer Corps)
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Feb 2004 - Oct 2006
Created service-learning curriculumn for youth aged 12-18 for use in Summer Camp programs and After School Leadership groups. Implemented Americorps activities and actively recruited members for Youth Advisory Board (YAB). Conducted YAB with fellow Americorps Member. Fundraising & newsletter editing. Created service-learning curriculumn for youth aged 12-18 for use in Summer Camp programs and After School Leadership groups. Implemented Americorps activities and actively recruited members for Youth Advisory Board (YAB). Conducted YAB with fellow Americorps Member. Fundraising & newsletter editing.
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Education
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Certificate (Continuing Education), Youth Work Development -
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
BA, Sociology -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Graduate Certificate, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management