Carson Poole
Community Organizer at North River Commission (NRC)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Advancing Youth Development
Chicago Area Project
Experience
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North River Commission (NRC)
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Organizer
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Jun 2019 - Present
Community Organizer for Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Arts & Culture, and North Park Village with North River Commission. Working in tandem with staff, leadership, partners, and residents on community-economic development, environment, and quality of life initiatives on the northwest side of Chicago.At NRC, I work in partnership with residents, civic organizations, and community-based organizations to support localized planning and implementation efforts, build community involvement in local decision-making, facilitate protect public art & beautification projects, and enhance local capacity to continuously improve the quality of life and address challenges in our service area.
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Project Manager
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Jan 2018 - Present
Working in partnership with nonprofit organizations, governments, community groups, and businesses to develop plans & projects and to guide implementation. Assisting with projects focused on organizational development, planning, community engagement design, development strategy, and expediting. Working in partnership with nonprofit organizations, governments, community groups, and businesses to develop plans & projects and to guide implementation. Assisting with projects focused on organizational development, planning, community engagement design, development strategy, and expediting.
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University of Chicago
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Specialist, Place Lab
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Mar 2016 - Sep 2017
Worked with colleagues at Place Lab and Rebuild Foundation on community engagement, development, public art, and events in Chicago and Indiana. Assisted with the development and management of the Ethical Redevelopment salon series, a yearlong program in partnership with the Knight Foundation and community practice professionals from across Chicago and the United States.The Place Lab was a collaboration between the Harris School and U Chicago Arts + Public Life initiative that studied urban redevelopment strategies and the use of the arts and culture as a catalyst to positively re-shape communities.
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Openlands
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Planning and Policy
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May 2015 - Dec 2015
Conducted research and co-authored studies on farmland access and local food production the Chicago regional food system. Conducted research and co-authored studies on farmland access and local food production the Chicago regional food system.
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Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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100 - 200 Employee
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Local Technical Assistance
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Jun 2015 - Oct 2015
Assisted in plan development for Chicago region municipalities and other government agencies. Contributed research and writing for several comprehensive plans, researched strategies for a new comprehensive regional plan, and reviewed proposals for technical assistance. Assisted in plan development for Chicago region municipalities and other government agencies. Contributed research and writing for several comprehensive plans, researched strategies for a new comprehensive regional plan, and reviewed proposals for technical assistance.
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Chicago Botanic Garden
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United States
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Zoos and Botanical Gardens
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300 - 400 Employee
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Youth Development
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
Coordinated a Youth Development and urban agriculture program site in North Lawndale, Chicago. Managed a group of 17 students, 3 staff, and dozens of volunteers each year. Developed and delivered curriculum around sustainable agriculture and food systems, professional development, and social and emotional learning. Managed all aspects of farm operation including farm planning, planting, harvest, and marketing. Coordinated a Youth Development and urban agriculture program site in North Lawndale, Chicago. Managed a group of 17 students, 3 staff, and dozens of volunteers each year. Developed and delivered curriculum around sustainable agriculture and food systems, professional development, and social and emotional learning. Managed all aspects of farm operation including farm planning, planting, harvest, and marketing.
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Farmer
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Aug 2010 - Nov 2011
Ran all aspects of a small organic farm including crop planning, planting, harvest, and marketing. Marketed farm goods at a local farmer's market and to area restaurants and retailers Ran all aspects of a small organic farm including crop planning, planting, harvest, and marketing. Marketed farm goods at a local farmer's market and to area restaurants and retailers
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The Dalton School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head Lacrosse Coach - Boy's Junior Varsity
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Feb 2010 - Jun 2010
Planned and managed lacrosse practices and games with a team of 20 high school students Planned and managed lacrosse practices and games with a team of 20 high school students
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Serious Eats
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer
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Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
Wrote a weekly interview column profiling farmers and food producers across the country. Wrote a weekly interview column profiling farmers and food producers across the country.
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Red Jacket Orchards
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales and Marketing Associate
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May 2009 - May 2010
Associate responsible for sales, PR, marketing, and events in and around New York CityManaged retail sales and farmers market operations on Long Island in summer of 2009 Associate responsible for sales, PR, marketing, and events in and around New York CityManaged retail sales and farmers market operations on Long Island in summer of 2009
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Education
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2014 - 2015
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Urban Planning and Policy, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning -
2005 - 2009
Cornell University
BS, Communication and Media Studies -
2010 - 2010
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Certificate, Urban Garden Design
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