Experience

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  Greene Land Trust

  • Coxsackie, NY

  • Consultant

    • Jan 2015 - Present
    • Coxsackie, NY

    * Provide assistance with land conservation projects including easement drafting and baseline documentation.* Provide guidance to the board of directors on planning, and policy development.

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  Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve

  • Rensselaerville, NY

  • Interim Director

    • May 2017 - Oct 2017
    • Rensselaerville, NY

    Provided administrative support in times of changing personnel.

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  • Albany, New York Area

  • Book Author

    • 2017 - 2017
    • Albany, New York Area

    Researched, wrote and had published a non-fiction book on an Anti-Rent incident in Rensselaer County in 1869.

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  NY Statewide Financial System

  • Albany, New York Area

  • Administrative Assistant

    • May 2014 - Aug 2016
    • Albany, New York Area

    Assist with the development and maintenance of numerous reference and training materials. I have primary responsibility for developing and updating the Glossary of Terms for the various business modules (accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget, commitment control, etc.) and for updating the Frequently Asked Questions that are posted on the website. I also work on developing and updating Job Aids for Oracle’s PeopleSoft 9.2 software which the state is upgrading to. Job Aids are step by step instructions on how to enter data into different computer screens for various business processes such as accounts payable, account receivable and budget and commitment control.

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  Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy

  • Executive Director

    • Oct 2005 - Jul 2013

    Provided leadership and organizational management for board of directors including: financial planning and oversight, record keeping, strategic planning, and program development and policy development. * Developed and implemented policies and procedures and in accordance with Accreditation Standards set by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Received accreditation in 2013. * Wrote proposals for grant applications. With approximately a 75% success rate, received funding for 21 projects totaling $235,000 in 7 years. *Implemented a professionally managed investment plan which built the land stewardship endowment through both donations and sound investment from $95,000 in 2006 to $350,000 in 2013. *Doubled protected land in 7 years to over 2700 acres through donations of easements and fee parcels. *Initiated a strategic land acquisition plan for four priority areas. As a result of the plan, a major initiative is being developed for a regional land protection effort with support for other land trusts and numerous volunteers. *Managed all phases of land and easement acquisitions, including initial landowner contact, property assessments and inspections, coordination with attorneys, closing, and filing and recording documents. *Served as MHLC spokesperson and liaison with other organizations, municipalities, members, and media. Planned and managed events including Annual Gala, Summer Solstice on the Rail Trail, and Awards Dinner. *Supervised two part-time staff members and worked with numerous volunteers.

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  Ramapo College of NJ,

  • Mahwah, NJ

  • Adjunct Faculty

    • Jan 2004 - May 2004
    • Mahwah, NJ

    Taught an introductory course in Environmental Studies in the spring semester 2004.

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  Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County

  • Middletown NY

  • Agriculture Program Leader

    • 1999 - 2003
    • Middletown NY

    Agricultural Program leader with responsibilities for agricultural and land use issue and natural resource issues.• Planned, implemented, and evaluated programs in agricultural public policy, community development, and natural resources.• Provided legislators with information on issues and legislation impacting agriculture and natural resources. Organized legislative tours of agricultural operations increase awareness of agricultural issues and needs. Provided written reports and summary of issues to legislators.• Researched and provided responses to inquiries about environmental and agricultural issues.• Developed and maintained collaborations with other organizations and government agencies. • Supervised staff of six and provided guidance in program development.

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  Conservation Districts of Iowa

  • Des Moines, Iowa Area

  • Executive Director

    • 1995 - 1999
    • Des Moines, Iowa Area

    Responsible for state-wide support to local soil and water conservation districts. Coordinated Iowa Envirothon Program, worked with state and federal agencies in support of agricultural and natural resources programs. *Developed, in cooperation with National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), Commissioner Development Program. Wrote curriculum and taught four-hour program for soil and water conservation district commissioners on responsibilities and marketing district programs. Rated by many as the most useful program they had ever received. *Developed projects in collaboration with NRCS and Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship. Included: Backyard Conservation, Iowa Carbon Storage Project (carbon sequestering), numerous water quality programs, and the Iowa Envirothon Program, an environmental education competition for high school students. *Appointed member of Iowa Legislative Commission on Urban Planning, Growth Management of Cities and Protection of Farmland.

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  Austen Riggs Center

  • Stockbridge, MA

  • Greenhouse Instructor

    • 1989 - 1992
    • Stockbridge, MA

    Maintained the greenhouse facility and grew a wide variety of crops including bedding plants, perennials, and potted plants.Instructed patients in horticultural practices.

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  Hancock Shaker Village

  • Pittsfield, Massachusetts Area

  • Horticulturist

    • 1987 - 1989
    • Pittsfield, Massachusetts Area

    Planned, planted, maintained, and interpreted, the museum's herb and vegetable gardens.Taught workshops on wreath making and herbs.Assisted with care of livestock. (sheep and horse)