Experience

Monarch Joint Venture
• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Communications Coordinator

  • Oct 2022 - Present

Pheasants Forever
• United States
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Communications Coordinator, Missourians for Monarchs and NRCS Missouri

  • May 2020 - Oct 2022


Conservation Federation of Missouri

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events and Fund Development Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Apr 2020

  -Coordinates the entire aspect of all the events including sporting clay shoots, fundraising events, meetings, and annual convention. -Aid and grow relationships with various businesses, partners and stakeholders to raise funds for CFM. -Coordinates the entire aspect of all the events including sporting clay shoots, fundraising events, meetings, and annual convention. -Aid and grow relationships with various businesses, partners and stakeholders to raise funds for CFM.



City of O'Fallon

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Festival Specialist

  • Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Solicits sponsors for festivals and events; creates and administers annual sponsorship plan for all events; solicits monetary and in-kind donations in accordance with city solicitation policies. • Acts as liaison to communications department for media marketing of events and tourism related functions. • Administers Social Media Marketing for all events including, VisitOfallon Twitter account VisitOFallon Instagram, and maintaining VisitOfallon Facebook ads and posts. • Coordinates, organizes, and implements a variety of special events for persons of all ages and abilities; i.e. Founders Day, Garden Expo, Jammin', and Tree Lighting Ceremony. • Assists with and leads the coordination of large scale special events. • Plans, develops, implements and attends all festival events and programs including directly overseeing. • Recruits vendors, speakers, entertainers, or other event services for any or all festival events. Carry out creative and operational logistics with various city departments, utilizing volunteers where appropriate. • Responsible for the creation, management and placement of all event signage and banners. • Maintains records of special events including databases, worksheets, and evaluations assuring for accuracy and timeliness.



Missouri State Parks

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Event Planning Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  • Assisted Special Events Coordinator in planning, developing, and carrying out a wide variety of special and seasonal events throughout the state park system, mainly the Katy Trail Bike Ride • Performed office duties related to planning special events and recreation programs to include: obtaining bids, booking entertainment, scheduling services and equipment, etc. • Inventoried and organized all supplies for Missouri State Parks’ Special Events and Marketing programs • Created electronic materials as it relates to special events, such as: programs, schedules, maps, fliers, etc. • Assisted with field activities related to setting up and taking down special events and sport shows • Directed the Learn2 Paddle program registration and provided information to the public ravel is required.



Kansas City Parks and Recreation

• United States
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Municipal Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Shadowed Foresters, Naturalists, Recreation staff, Landscape Architects, and other various professionals • Developed a map locating 110 parks, with playgrounds, within Kansas City • Inspected 110 playgrounds in one month using standards set by the National Program for Playground Safety • Created a presentation based on the playground safety inspections along with a 245 page report • Shadowed Foresters, Naturalists, Recreation staff, Landscape Architects, and other various professionals • Developed a map locating 110 parks, with playgrounds, within Kansas City • Inspected 110 playgrounds in one month using standards set by the National Program for Playground Safety • Created a presentation based on the playground safety inspections along with a 245 page report

• Interpretive Resource Specialist

  • Apr 2016 - May 2016

  • Prepared and presented interpretive programs to all ages ranging from elementary school students to adults• Formulated programs based on orienteering, cave systems, geology, ecology, and history• Removed invasive species from the park using manual and chemical methods

• Office Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Sold merchandise, rentals, and permits for off-road vehicles, campsites, and kayaks• Enforced park rules and regulations• Interpreted park history and natural resources• Completed cash, check, and credit card transactions• Wrote Emergency Action Plans and reviewed special use proposals

• Outdoor Skills and Recreation Specialist

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Planned and implemented Learn2 Camp and Learn2 Paddle programs across Missouri• Provided interpretive presentations on first-aid, fire starting, camping, and kayaking• Interacted with groups and individuals, of all abilities, from ages 2 to 80+• Conducted surveys based on participant demographics and reviews for both Learn2 programs• Hauled an enclosed trailer and kayak trailer across varying terrain with trucks, SUVs, and 12 passenger vans• Lifted up to 50lbs repeatedly• Directed registration for Learn2 Paddle and Learn2 Camp• Assisted with planning the Katy Trail Bike Ride



Midwest Pool Management

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lifeguard

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  Customer service Administer emergency first response Insure safety of patrons Administer First-Aid Customer service Administer emergency first response Insure safety of patrons Administer First-Aid