Experience

San Antonio Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curatorial and Exhibitions Coordinator

  • Mar 2021 - Present



NATiVE Solar

• United States
• Services for Renewable Energy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant Manager for USDA REAP | Utilities and Incentives Administrator

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2020

  ADMINISTRATION | OPERATIONS SUPPORT | CUSTOMER SUPPORT •Oversaw customer application process to apply for various incentives and rebates available through the city, county, and state. Assembled proposals with project design, property specifications, and energy usage. •Secured and completed permits for commercial and residential projects. •Coordinated project inspections with government entities. •Implemented the solar systems monitoring process to assure equipment was correctly installed and meeting expectations of proposals. Monitored equipment quality and service. •Collaborated with cross-functional team members from operations and sales on project incentives, installation, and inspection timelines. •Represented the company at solar contractor meetings at the city and county level. Communicated updates to the team regarding solar contractor programs. GRANT MANAGEMENT | PROPOSAL PREPARATION | REPORTING •Submitted and executed 15 commercial government grants through USDA REAP (awarded 14). •Compiled USDA Grant applications and project proposals closely following grant requirements and assuring timely submission. •Served as liaison between commercial customers and USDA from grant proposal to disbursement of funds. Maintained continuous communications on grant status. •Conveyed updated grant requirements and process changes to the sales and operations team. •Closely monitored grant execution and generated usage reports for the USDA. •Performed as Assistant Grant Manager from Sep 2015 – Apr 2017, and Jan 2018 – Feb 2019. Show less



American Swimming Association

• Austin, Texas Area

• Freelance Event Photographer and Social Media Maintainer

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Generated Instagram and Facebook posts for swim race events. • Managed and updated social media accounts. • Photographed swim events, edited, and uploaded content to the website. • Generated Instagram and Facebook posts for swim race events. • Managed and updated social media accounts. • Photographed swim events, edited, and uploaded content to the website.



BGSF

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Leasing Professional

  • 2018 - 2019

  •Managed lease processes (new, renewals, and transfers) promptly. •Improved trainee manuals for new personnel, business accounts, and invoicing process. •Created social media posts using online graphic design programs like PicMonkey. •Generated a calendar for social media posts, community activities, and monthly newsletter. •Updated customer relationship management (CRM) database daily. •Managed lease processes (new, renewals, and transfers) promptly. •Improved trainee manuals for new personnel, business accounts, and invoicing process. •Created social media posts using online graphic design programs like PicMonkey. •Generated a calendar for social media posts, community activities, and monthly newsletter. •Updated customer relationship management (CRM) database daily.



Maura Johnson, CPA

• Houston, Texas, United States

• Office Administrator

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  •Organized office environment for better efficiency. •Improved CRM task management. •Handled general work overflow in a timely manner. •Organized office environment for better efficiency. •Improved CRM task management. •Handled general work overflow in a timely manner.



NATiVE Solar

• United States
• Services for Renewable Energy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial Solar Sales Administrator | Assistant Grant Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Apr 2017

  •Researched potential clients for commercial solar focused on the Dallas-Austin-San Antonio area.•Drafted preliminary project plans using solar design programs such as Aurora and Helioscope.•Managed CRM notes on customer accounts and commercial solar projects within internal databases.•Assisted in website rebranding by obtaining testimonials from key clients.•Assisted Grant Manager with grant planning and application process.•Created and customizing workflow automation within CRM software, dramatically increasing access to information and resources. Show less

• Field Marketing Representative | Customer Service Liaison

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

  • Inspected and assessed prospective client’s properties for solar panel installation.• Educated prospective clients about the benefits of solar power energy and available incentives with Austin Energy.• Maintained contact and followed up with new prospective and existing clients within the database.



The School for Field Studies

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Biologist Researcher

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Worked effectively with a dedicated research team to capture and release juvenile and adult sharks for tagging, body measurements, and tissue samples. Resulted in capturing 44 sharks of 6 species in 2015; and 62 sharks of 5 species in 2016. • Analyzed information from live capture and organized information into a digital database. • Assembled, distributed, and maintained materials and devices used for field research. • Worked effectively with a dedicated research team to capture and release juvenile and adult sharks for tagging, body measurements, and tissue samples. Resulted in capturing 44 sharks of 6 species in 2015; and 62 sharks of 5 species in 2016. • Analyzed information from live capture and organized information into a digital database. • Assembled, distributed, and maintained materials and devices used for field research.



The Kathie Tovo Campaign for City Council

• Austin, Texas

• Canvasser

  • Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Educated the Austin public about councilwoman Tovos’ views and positions on city issues. • Provided feedback from voters to the candidate. • Engaged voters in conversations and followed up with them as needed via phone. • Assisted in voter registration for the election. • Educated the Austin public about councilwoman Tovos’ views and positions on city issues. • Provided feedback from voters to the candidate. • Engaged voters in conversations and followed up with them as needed via phone. • Assisted in voter registration for the election.



Trinity University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visual Resources Assistant | Photoshop Editor | Database entry

  • 2010 - 2014

  • Resized captured images from books, slides, and documents into JPEG’s, edited them with Photoshop. • Converted images to PDF’s for Art Department presentations. • Organized files, graded tests, and handled as needed tasks within the department. • Resized captured images from books, slides, and documents into JPEG’s, edited them with Photoshop. • Converted images to PDF’s for Art Department presentations. • Organized files, graded tests, and handled as needed tasks within the department.



Trinity University Biology Department

• San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

• Research Assistant | Data Analyzer

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  •Cataloged Blanco County (TX) reptile and amphibian species. This resulted in a discovered amphibian species previously not observed in the county. •Reorganized preserved specimen information and prepared for shipment to a museum. •Cataloged Blanco County (TX) reptile and amphibian species. This resulted in a discovered amphibian species previously not observed in the county. •Reorganized preserved specimen information and prepared for shipment to a museum.



Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Naturalist Assistant | Illustrator | Signage Development | Educator | Event Planning

  • May 2012 - Jun 2012

  • Researched and interpreted park information and developed signage for new trails. • Wrote, designed, and hand-illustrated various signage that showed important information about the park’s unique flora and fauna. • Assisted in planning and executing annual summer park events. • Lectured and presented nature education programs to the public and visiting school trips. • Researched and interpreted park information and developed signage for new trails. • Wrote, designed, and hand-illustrated various signage that showed important information about the park’s unique flora and fauna. • Assisted in planning and executing annual summer park events. • Lectured and presented nature education programs to the public and visiting school trips.



San Antonio Zoo

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Reptile Department | Observational Research | Public Interaction

  • 2011 - 2012

  • Maintained habitat areas and climate quality, prepared food for feeding of non-venomous reptiles, and maintained feeding records and noted any abnormal behavior. • Assisted zookeepers with daily tasks and maintenance work. • Performed and wrote an observational study comparing behavioral training techniques between two crocodilian species (juvenile Orinoco crocodile and adult Tomistomas). • Maintained habitat areas and climate quality, prepared food for feeding of non-venomous reptiles, and maintained feeding records and noted any abnormal behavior. • Assisted zookeepers with daily tasks and maintenance work. • Performed and wrote an observational study comparing behavioral training techniques between two crocodilian species (juvenile Orinoco crocodile and adult Tomistomas).