Experience

Invest DSM
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Construction Specialist

  • Apr 2023 - Present


Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Outlying Counties

  • Sep 2021 - Mar 2023

• Construction Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Sep 2021


HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF IOWA, INC.
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Outreach Coordinator

  • Feb 2019 - Mar 2020


Green Iowa AmeriCorps

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

  - Plan and implement programs, events and presentations in which to stimulate an environmental consciousness and stewardship in communities - Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and non-profit organizations to engage and coordinate public programming, environmental projects, and events - Write and provide editorial support for various communication and outreach materials including educational handouts, social media posts, newsletters, and multi-media presentations - Focus on priority audiences such as low-income, disabled, veteran, and elderly demographics - Coordinate canvassing and tabling efforts, as well as market, plan, and implement fundraising events - Recruit, supervise, and manage volunteers in a variety of community activities such as: woodland restoration, tree-plantings, gardening and park cleanups - Perform residential energy efficiency audits and weatherizations Show less



Simpson College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Career Coach & Internship Coordinator Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  -Assisted the department by facilitating one-on-one student appointments giving guidance in the areas of resume and cover letter writing and interview skills. -Manged the Career Development & Civic Engagement bulletin board by keeping it up-to-date and organized. -Collected data on Simpson College Alumni for Graduation Report Status. -Assisted with various Career Development on-campus and off-campus events. -Assisted the department by facilitating one-on-one student appointments giving guidance in the areas of resume and cover letter writing and interview skills. -Manged the Career Development & Civic Engagement bulletin board by keeping it up-to-date and organized. -Collected data on Simpson College Alumni for Graduation Report Status. -Assisted with various Career Development on-campus and off-campus events.



The Blank Park Zoo

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wildlife Conservation Intern

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  - Assisted the Conservation Manager with conservation messaging to various audiences including the general public, stakeholders, international wildlife conservation organizations, and Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation - Wrote a grant for The Eagle Project in collaboration with the Conservation Manager - Completed general wildlife conservation tasks such as: In-situ and Ex-situ conservation, conservation fundraising, green zoo operations, and conservation education - Assisted the Conservation Manager with conservation messaging to various audiences including the general public, stakeholders, international wildlife conservation organizations, and Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation - Wrote a grant for The Eagle Project in collaboration with the Conservation Manager - Completed general wildlife conservation tasks such as: In-situ and Ex-situ conservation, conservation fundraising, green zoo operations, and conservation education



Warren County Conservation Brd

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Butterfly Surveyor

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  -Conducted survey of butterflies in the Warren County Conservation Board’s native prairies and wildlife areas. -Duties included assisting the Conservation Technician with setting up survey routes, conducting surveys, preparing maps, photographs and survey data. -Used the Pollard Walk Method to conduct surveys.

• Warren County Conservation Board Intern

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  -Provided basic care of live animals such as reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, and insects; care of these animals included: handling, feeding, and cleaning aquariums. -Assisted the naturalists with Environmental Education programs as needed and prepared craft materials for programming. -Assisted with research for educational displays for the Annett Nature Center as needed. Assisted conservation technician with wildlife nest structures. -Assisted field staff with controlled burns. -Posted programming updates to various websites. -Answered the phone and greeted nature center visitors. Show less

• First Year Student Hall Coordinator

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  -Assisted the Area Coordinator in advising 14 other student staff members as a team leader and service as a resource for the Community Advisor's (CAs).-Supported fellow staff members by being knowledgeable about departmental policies and procedures, as well as knowledgeable about campus and community resources and be able to refer students to these resources. -Motivated CA staff in the implementation of hall, floor, and general Residence Life programs. -Took on a leadership role in a collateral committee, one large-scale campus wide program, and in all area-wide First Year Council programming efforts.-Assisted with the opening and closing of first year area buildings, returning and remaining after the halls close, and coordinate the daily operational procedures in the hall. Show less

• Summer Conference Assistant

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  -Gained receptionist and customer service skills such as excellent phone and interpersonal communication, as well as filing and organization.-Ensured satisfactory client booking with Simpson College, by being knowledgeable about all on-campus and off-campus activities, building hours, and resources.-Maintained accurate records of all conference and camp related information, and assisted with billing.

• Community Advisor

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  -Formed strong relationships with residents to create applicable programs and foster acceptance and tolerance on the floor. -Communicated and enforced Simpson policies, such as, substance use, quiet hours, and tolerance.-Assisted in roommate mediation to ensure a positive community among residents. -Created, publicized, and presented programs and hall meetings.