Experience

Pacific Education Institute

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  To execute PEIs education program components: to implement strategies and programs that address the science education of K-12 students to become future leaders in the environment, agriculture and natural resources, able to make wise decisions concerning the sustainability of the natural resources of Washington State.

• Program Director, Project Learning Tree State Coordinator

  • Jul 2015 - Present



Project Learning Tree; Project WILD, Project WET

• Oregon, North Carolina, Washington

• Workshop Facilitator

  • 1989 - Present

  PLT State Coordinator (WA) 2017 - present. Project WILD W. WA State Coordinator.Coordinated, marketed and facilitated teacher workshops. Regional (Oregon) coordinator for Project WET and Project Learning Tree (2003-2004). PLT State Coordinator (WA) 2017 - present. Project WILD W. WA State Coordinator.Coordinated, marketed and facilitated teacher workshops. Regional (Oregon) coordinator for Project WET and Project Learning Tree (2003-2004).



Denise Buck Consulting

• Klamath Falls, OR

• Nonprofit Consultant

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  Nonprofit organizational development Grant Writing and Administration Policy Development Budget Development Outreach Strategies Funding Strategies Board Support and Development Nonprofit organizational development Grant Writing and Administration Policy Development Budget Development Outreach Strategies Funding Strategies Board Support and Development



Klamath Watershed Partnership

• Klamath Falls, OR

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  Responsible for overall strategic planning, revenue generation, financial management, organizational development, staff management, and program operations. Organizational Management: • Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the organization; • Ensured the Restoration and Outreach Programs operated effectively and efficiently; • Ensured the organization was in compliance with all legal and contractual obligations; • Wrote and received foundation, federal and state grants; • Ensured compliance with all Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board requirements to function as an umbrella Watershed Council; • Developed Operating policies. Staff, Contractor and Partner Relations: • Responsible for all aspects of human resource management; • Developed Personnel policies; • Hired and oversaw independent contractors; • Established and maintained close working relationships with: Watershed groups, natural resource agencies, elected officials, internal staff and the Board of Directors. Board Support: • Provided monthly program and financial reports; • Assisted the Board in short and long-range strategic planning; • Developed Operating policies; • Ensured compliance with Board policies. Fiscal Management: • Developed Fiscal Accounting policies; • Managed multiple funding streams and line-item expenses, ensured quality program management as well as cost effectiveness and compliance with agency and funder requirements; • Developed and managed contracts and agreements with funders; • Prepared annual budgets to project revenue and expenses, allocated program expenses among various funding sources and updated as needed; • Ensured that financial tasks, including bill payment, cost allocations, reimbursement requests • and financial reporting were accurate and timely; • Secured private and public funding, through grant/proposal writing, needed to support and sustain the organization. Show less



Yakima Basin Fish and Wildlife Recovery Board

• Yakima, Washington Area

• Operations and Outreach Coordinator

  • Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

  As coordinator I oversaw day to day operations of the non-profit, including office accounts payable; grant management and bookkeeping (QuickBooks) as well as Board coordination; scheduling, facilitation and minutes. Additionally, this position was responsible for creating an outreach strategic plan and implementing a new website, newsletter and other outreach and marketing materials. As coordinator I oversaw day to day operations of the non-profit, including office accounts payable; grant management and bookkeeping (QuickBooks) as well as Board coordination; scheduling, facilitation and minutes. Additionally, this position was responsible for creating an outreach strategic plan and implementing a new website, newsletter and other outreach and marketing materials.



North Yakima Conservation District (employed by Franklin Conservation District)

• Yakima, Kittitas, Klickitat Counties

• Conservation Educator

  • Aug 2008 - Oct 2010

  As a Water on Wheels Educator I coordinated, marketed and taught conservation science lessons to schools in the Educational Service District 105 in Central Washington. Over 6,000 students received lessons in this tri-county area during the 2009-10 school year. Report to the NYCD Board of Supervisors and Program Manager. As a Water on Wheels Educator I coordinated, marketed and taught conservation science lessons to schools in the Educational Service District 105 in Central Washington. Over 6,000 students received lessons in this tri-county area during the 2009-10 school year. Report to the NYCD Board of Supervisors and Program Manager.



McDowell County

• Marion, North Carolina

• Director, Keep McDowell Beautiful

  • May 2006 - May 2007

  Reported to a Board of Directors as well as the McDowell County Commissioners. Created and sustained programs aimed at litter and illegal dumping abatement; community enhancement; recycling services; education and outreach. Maintained all records, held fiscal responsibility and marketed the organization to the community, state and nationally as an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. Reported to a Board of Directors as well as the McDowell County Commissioners. Created and sustained programs aimed at litter and illegal dumping abatement; community enhancement; recycling services; education and outreach. Maintained all records, held fiscal responsibility and marketed the organization to the community, state and nationally as an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc.



Oregon State University Cooperative Extension

• Klamath Falls, Oregon

• Watershed & Natural Resources Extension Agent

  • Feb 2001 - Jul 2005

  Created, coordinated and delivered watershed and natural resources education opportunities for educators, students, landowners and the community. Coordinated the 2004 Klamath Basin Watershed Conference. Coordinated Conflict to Consensus meetings. Secretary of the Klamath Watershed Council. Grant writing was an integral part of this position. Co-founded the Klamath Outdoor Science School, creating a non-profit and developing programs and grant opportunities. Master Watershed Steward. Created, coordinated and delivered watershed and natural resources education opportunities for educators, students, landowners and the community. Coordinated the 2004 Klamath Basin Watershed Conference. Coordinated Conflict to Consensus meetings. Secretary of the Klamath Watershed Council. Grant writing was an integral part of this position. Co-founded the Klamath Outdoor Science School, creating a non-profit and developing programs and grant opportunities. Master Watershed Steward.



Talk About Trees

• Jackson, Josephine, Curry, Klamath Counties

• Forest Education Facilitator

  • Apr 1994 - Feb 2001

  Coordinated and presented elementary and middle school programs and hands-on workshops to facilitate learning about trees, forests, forest management, and papermaking. As an independent contractor I was responsible for organization, marketing, invoicing and record keeping. Coordinated and presented elementary and middle school programs and hands-on workshops to facilitate learning about trees, forests, forest management, and papermaking. As an independent contractor I was responsible for organization, marketing, invoicing and record keeping.